'Legend of Zelda' in Development as a Live Action Feature Film

Prepare to embark on an epic cinematic quest, as the beloved universe of “The Legend of Zelda” is poised to enchant the silver screen. In the wake of the blockbuster success of The Mario Brothers Movie, the gaming titan is conjuring up a live-action adaptation of Zelda, with the visionary Wes Ball at the helm.

Ball, the creative force who steered the Maze Runner trilogy to global acclaim, has been tapped to direct for Sony Pictures Entertainment. Nintendo, alongside Avi Arad’s production banner, will co-finance this anticipated feature.

I have asked Avi-san to produce this film with me, and we have now officially started the development of the film with Nintendo itself heavily involved in the production. It will take time until its completion, but I hope you look forward to seeing it. [2]https://t.co/2H9lzzS5Pv
— ??????? (@Nintendo) November 7, 2023

The whispers of Hyrule’s leap to live-action have been circulating for years, and Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo’s luminary and the producer of the upcoming film, has teased the fervent fanbase with hints of this dream becoming a reality. The journey from game console to film reel is a path tread with care, and while the road to release may be long, the anticipation is a testament to the enduring legacy of Zelda.

The saga of Zelda is a tapestry marked by new advancements in storytelling and technology. The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild and its sequel Tears of the Kingdom have been hailed as masterpieces, etching their names in the annals of gaming history.

Nintendo’s guardianship of its cherished franchises is legendary, and their foray into film has been selective and strategic. With the world still buzzing from the success of their recent cinematic venture, the stage is set for Zelda to cast its spell on the hearts of both long-time devotees and newcomers to the legend.

The call of Hyrule will soon echo in theaters, inviting us all to witness the legend unfold. This is still effectively in preproduction, and there is no sript yet, so no release date has been set, but we anticipate that the film would be released in the winter of 2025 at the earliest.

One big question sits in our minds, though: will Link actually have speaking lines in this thing?

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