Zelda's Big Screen Adventure Gets a Date

The world of gaming is buzzing with excitement. The highly anticipated live-action movie based on the popular video game series "The Legend of Zelda" has finally got a release date. Fans can mark their calendars for March 26, 2027. The news dropped on Nintendo's new app, Nintendo Today, almost a year and a half after the project was first announced. This movie is a big deal because it's a joint effort between Sony Pictures and Nintendo. The director, Wes Ball, is no stranger to action-packed films. He's the mastermind behind "The Maze Runner" trilogy and the recent "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. " He's also producing the film, along with Joe Hartwick Jr. , under their Oddball Entertainment banner. As for the story and cast, those details are still under wraps. Nintendo is taking the lead on the finances, with Sony Pictures chipping in as well. This is a significant investment, showing just how much faith they have in this project. The idea for a "Zelda" movie gained traction after the massive success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie. " That animated flick, released in April 2023, was a global phenomenon, raking in over $1. 3 billion worldwide. It's currently the 18th highest-grossing film of all time. This success has certainly paved the way for "Zelda" to make its mark on the big screen. The man behind the "Zelda" series, Shigeru Miyamoto, has been working on this live-action film for years. He teamed up with Avi Arad, a producer known for his hit films. Miyamoto's message to fans was clear: this movie is a labor of love, and it's going to take time to get it right. He's heavily involved in the production, ensuring that the spirit of "Zelda" shines through on the big screen. The gaming community is abuzz with speculation about who will bring Link and Princess Zelda to life. Will they stick to the classic storyline, or will they introduce new twists? Only time will tell. One thing is for sure: the stakes are high, and the expectations are even higher. But with the talent behind the scenes and the passion driving this project, there's a lot to look forward to.