Nintendo has revealed it has 'decided to change' the release date for its Legend of Zelda live-action movie but now it's coming out earlier than any
of us expected

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Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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The Legend of Zelda's live-action film adaptation is now set to arrive in theaters earlier than anticipated.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Legend of Zelda Movie 's release date has been changed Nintendo confirmed as much on social media yesterday (May 13) The live-action film was set to arrive in theaters on May 7, 2027 Eyes up, Nintendo fans The Legend of Zelda Movie 's release date has been tweaked, but don't worry, it hasn't been delayed.

Indeed, the highly-anticipated live-action film, which was set to land in theaters on May 7, 2027, has actually been moved up by a week. It's now set
to debut worldwide on April 30, 2027 . 20275720274301 May 13, 2026 The announcement comes courtesy of Nintendo legend and president Shigeru
Miyamoto. Indeed, in a statement posted on the videogame giant's social media channels yesterday (May 13), Miyamoto-san revealed The Legend of Zelda 's movie adaptation would be with us earlier than expected. Latest Videos From You may like My first love, The Legend of Zelda, turns 40 today here's why I think the series has survived and thrived A new Super Mario Galaxy Movie leak has spoiled a major character reveal Pragmata will now launch one week
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"This is Miyamoto," the post begins. "We have decided to change the worldwide theatrical release date of the live-action film The Legend of Zelda from May 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027. In order to deliver it to everyone even one day sooner, the team is united in advancing production. It's less than a year until release, but please wait just a little longer."

It's unclear why one of next year's most exciting new movies is coming out earlier than anticipated. However, with filming reportedly wrapping on the project last month, it appears its production is going smoother than even Miyamoto-san might have predicted. What do we know about The Legend of Zelda Movie so far? Benjamin Evan Ainsworth was revealed to be playing as Link in November 2025 (Image credit: Nintendo/Sony Pictures) Truth be told, not a great deal. Indeed, aside from its new launch date, the ever-secretive Nintendo has kept its cards close to its chest regarding the movie's cast, plot, and which of the franchise's many beloved games it's drawing
inspiration from.

On the cast front, only two actors are officially involved in The Legend of Zelda Movie : Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who'll play Link, aka the Hero of
Time, and Bo Bragason, who'll portray the titular princess of Hyrule. Severance actor Dichen Lachman was believed to have been spotted on set as Zelda's protector-in-chief Impa, but Lachman's involvement is still a rumor
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credit: Nintendo/Sony Pictures) Meanwhile, fans believe they know which
game's story is being adapted for this flick after Nintendo released the
first official images for The Legend of Zelda Movie in November 2025. Again, though, this is purely speculation, and it won't be until Nintendo releases the film's first trailer that we'll be able to decipher which game(s) it'll
be inspired by.

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