Within the next five years, Link is expected to make his silver screen debut, wielding the Master Sword. Nintendo has disclosed that a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is slated for release before the end of this decade. In the company's second-quarter financial results for fiscal 2025, Nintendo provided a tentative release window of 202X for the film. This indicates that the movie is targeted for release before 2030, a timeline further supported by references to 20XX in other parts of the briefing concerning upcoming hardware and software.
Prior to the release of The Legend of Zelda movie, a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. is set to premiere on April 3, 2026. The Legend of Zelda movie was officially announced nearly a year ago, with Nintendo partnering with Sony Pictures Entertainment for the live-action adaptation. Directing the project is Wes Ball, known for his work on the Planet of the Apes series. Ball aims to infuse the film with a live-action aesthetic reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki's work, striving to make it feel authentic and grounded.
Haley Joel Osment has humorously expressed interest in playing Link, while Hunter Schafer of Euphoria fame thinks it would be 'so cool' to portray Zelda. Additionally, Takaya Imamura, the creator of Tingle, has suggested that Heroes actor Masi Oka would be a fitting choice for the character if he were to appear in the movie. However, no official casting announcements have been made at this time.
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