Nintendo pushes back live-action Zelda movie to May 2027
Briefly

Nintendo has announced a brief delay for the live-action movie adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, which will now release on May 7, 2027, instead of the initially planned March 26, 2027. While no specific reasons were provided, Shigeru Miyamoto emphasized that the extra production time is aimed at enhancing the film's quality. Directed by Wes Ball, known for his work on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the film is part of Nintendo's strategy to diversify into the film industry, following the success of the animated Super Mario Bros. Movie.
The upcoming live-action movie based on The Legend of Zelda has been delayed by a few weeks, moving from March 26, 2027 to May 7, 2027.
Shigeru Miyamoto stated the delay is for 'production reasons' and that the team will take the extra time to enhance the film's quality.
This film is part of Nintendo's strategy to expand its presence beyond games into feature films after the success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Director Wes Ball is known for his work on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, adding an intriguing aspect to the upcoming Zelda film.
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