THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER! ️Nintendo just dropped a MASSIVE update on the live-action Legend of Zelda film: Opening date moved up to April 30, 2027 (was May 7) Shigeru Miyamoto personally confirmed it — "The team is working hard to deliver as soon as possible" This follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie's massive success in over 60 markets THE CREW:• Bo Bragason & Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Zelda/Link)• Wes Ball (Maze Runner director) helming production• Avi Arad & Derek Connolly (Jurassic World writer) on script + distribution• Nintendo financing 50%+ of the budget CONTEXT:Talks have been ongoing for YEARS — from Detective Pikachu writers discussing it, to Adi Shankar's abandoned TV series talks. The film finally got greenlit after Mario Movie proved live-action gaming adaptations work.Zelda fans are getting their moment in the sun. This is HUGE for representation and gaming culture at large. #LegendOfZelda #LiveActionFilm #Nintendo #BoBragason #BenjaminEvanAinsworthhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2026-05-13/live-action-zelda-film-to-open-1-week-sooner-on-april-30-2027/.237337
