During the The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026 broadcast, Nintendo announced that the official title for its in-production live-action The Legend of Zelda film will be simply The Legend of Zelda, without any subtitle.
The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on Thursday, April 30, 2027.

Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Film Officially Titled Simply The Legend of Zelda Without Subtitle

It’s official! The live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, currently in production, will be titled The Legend of Zelda.

The film is planned to be released in theatres worldwide on April 30, 2027. #TheLegendofZeldaMovie #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/z1sH9DXzkK

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 8, 2026

Nintendo and Arad Productions Inc. are co-producing the live-action The Legend of Zelda film.
Nintendo is financing more than 50% of the production costs, with Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. handling co-financing and worldwide theatrical distribution.

The film is co-produced by Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad, Chairman of Arad Productions Inc.
Wes Ball, known for The Maze Runner series and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, serves as director.

The announcement also reaffirmed the film's lead cast, with Bo Bragason starring as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth starring as Link.

During the broadcast, Shigeru Miyamoto addressed the decision to omit a subtitle, commenting, “I think you'll understand once you watch the movie.”
He also shared that the project will feature an original story unique to the film, drawing upon the vast array of series lore, narratives, ideas, and world-building accumulated through 40 years of gaming.

With approximately eight months remaining until its late April 2027 premiere, fans can look forward to future updates.

Full Comments from Shigeru Miyamoto

On April 30 of next year (2027), we will release the live-action The Legend of Zelda film in theaters worldwide.

The title is simply... The Legend of Zelda.
I think you'll understand why there is no subtitle once you watch the movie.

This movie is a unique film based on the many stories, ideas, and rich world-building built up across the series over 40 years of gaming.
Thanks to the expressive power and visual technology of an experienced filmmaking team, it has become a visual work truly worthy of The Legend of Zelda.
And of course, both I and members of Nintendo's development team are deeply involved!

When people think of The Legend of Zelda, they naturally think of the Triforce.
So, how will that unfold in the movie?
We will share more detailed information on another occasion, so please look forward to it.

(Translated from Japanese)
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