During the " The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: September 8, 2026 " broadcast, Nintendo announced that the title of the live-action " The Legend of Zelda " movie currently in production has been finalized as simply " The Legend of Zelda," without a subtitle.
It is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on Thursday, April 30, 2027.
The title of the live-action "The Legend of Zelda" movie is simply "The Legend of Zelda," with no subtitle.
現在制作中の「ゼルダの伝説」実写映画のタイトルが、『ゼルダの伝説』に決定。
劇場公開は全世界で2027年4月30日予定です。#TheLegendofZeldaMovie #映画ゼルダの伝説— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) September 8, 2026
The live-action film "The Legend of Zelda" is being produced jointly by Nintendo and Arad Productions Inc.
Nintendo will cover more than 50% of the film’s production costs, while Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. will handle worldwide distribution and co-financing.
Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo andAvi Arad, CEO of Arad Productions Inc., will serve as co-producers.
Wes Ball, director of the “Maze Runner” series and “Planet of the Apes: Kingdom,” will direct the film.
任天堂株式会社 公式XIt has been reaffirmed that Bo Bragason will play Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link.
During the broadcast, Shigeru Miyamoto commented on the reason for not including a subtitle in the title, saying, “I think you’ll understand once you see the movie.”
He also noted that the film will feature a unique story of its own, based on the many series, stories, ideas, and worlds that have been built up over 40 years through the games.
There are about eight months left until the film’s release at the end of April 2027.
Let’s look forward to further updates.
Full Text of Shigeru Miyamoto’s Comments
YouTubeOn April 30 of next year (2027), the live-action film "The Legend of Zelda" will be released in theaters worldwide.
The title is, quite simply... *The Legend of Zelda*.
I believe you’ll understand why there’s no subtitle once you see the movie.This film is a unique production based on the many stories, ideas, and the world-building that have been built up over 40 years through the video games.
Thanks to the expressive skills and visual technology of our experienced film production team, it has become a cinematic work truly worthy of “The Legend of Zelda.”
Of course! Both I and the Nintendo development team have been deeply involved in the project.When you think of “The Legend of Zelda,” you think of the “Triforce,” don’t you?
So, how will the story unfold in the movie?
I’ll share more details next time, so please stay tuned.