Legend of Zelda Live Action: Confirmation, Director & Everything We Know
Summary
- The Legend of Zelda movie adaptation by Nintendo has been confirmed, but details are scarce.
- It will likely take some time before the live-action Legend of Zelda film is completed.
- Wes Ball will direct the movie, distributed by Sony and co-produced by Avi Arad.
A live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda has been announced, and updates are flooding in regarding Nintendo’s upcoming cinematic adventure. The video game series first debuted back in 1986 and was developed for the Nintendo Entertainment System by noted creators Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka. The Legend of Zelda games typically follow the heroic Link as he battles his way through the land of Hyrule in search of Princess Zelda. While helping to innovate the RPG gaming format, The Legend of Zelda blossomed into a bona fide pop culture franchise.
Across 19 video games so far, The Legend of Zelda has become one of the most beloved gaming series of all time due in large part to its exciting gameplay and extensive lore. Even when the series was still new, Nintendo wasted no time in marketing its latest product, and characters like Link and Zelda appeared in cartoons, comic books, and a myriad of collectibles. Recent video game movies and shows have proven that they are a viable source material to adapt, and the high-fantasy of The Legend of Zelda is the perfect gaming property to hit the big screen next.
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Legend Of Zelda Latest News
The Director Teases Game Details
Though news has been relatively scant about the upcoming Nintendo epic, the latest update sees the Legend of Zelda movie director tease game details. When asked whether fans would finally get to hear Link talk for the first time in the movie, director Wes Ball gave a vague answer that didn’t really answer the question. “A or B or C. I’ll just have it like the game – you just have little dialogue boxes pop up in the movie and you pick which one you want,” said Ball cheekily. While the director’s comments are obvious sarcasm, it’s still uncertain how the Link character will be approached.
Read Ball’s full comments below:
A or B or C. I’ll just have it like the game – you just have little dialogue boxes pop up in the movie and you pick which one you want. Link does communicate to villagers all over through the game, you just don’t hear his voice.
Legend Of Zelda Is Confirmed
The Project Was Announced In 2023
There is no telling exactly how long it will be before audiences are transported to the land of Hyrule, but it isn’t likely going to be any time soon
Unsurprisingly, the announcement from Nintendo has confirmed that the live-action Legend of Zelda movie is officially happening. Because of Nintendo’s noted protectiveness of their most popular characters and intellectual properties, the press briefing wouldn’t happen unless the ball was already rolling on the live-action film. There is no telling exactly how long it will be before audiences are transported to the land of Hyrule, but it isn’t likely going to be any time soon. In the press briefing, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto noted that “It will take time until its completion, but I hope you look forward to seeing it“.
Other Nintendo feature films include:
Movie | Release Year | Rotten Tomatoes Score |
|---|---|---|
Super Mario Bros. | 1992 | 29% |
The Super Mario Bros. Movie | 2023 | 95% |
Legend Of Zelda Director & Production Information
Wes Ball Is Slated To Direct
The live-action Legend of Zelda movie is going to be distributed by Sony, and is being co-produced under the watchful eye of Avi Arad. Arad’s biggest claim to fame is serving as producer on every one of Sony’s Spider-Man films, including the box-office-shattering Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequel. Wes Ball has been tapped to direct, and he is no stranger to blockbuster adaptations after overseeing all three of the Maze Runner films. Ball also helmed the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes which is slated for a 2024 release.
The Legend of Zelda (Live-Action)
Based on Nintendo’s legendary video game series, The Legend of Zelda is a live-action action-adventure fantasy film by director Wes Ball. The film’s producers include Shigeru Miyamoto, the original creator of Zelda, and Avi Arad.
- Director
- Wes Ball
- Studio(s)
- Nintendo , Arad Productions
- Distributor(s)
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Writers
- Derek Connolly
