In a quick update during CinemaCon 2026, Sony Pictures has revealed that the live-action movie adaptation of The Legend of Zelda has completed filming, as caught by IGN. In the process, the company has also reiterated the planned May 7th, 2027, theatrical release date for the film.
The Legend of Zelda movie will feature Bo Bragason in the role of Zelda, while Link will be played by Evan Ainsworth. Nintendo revealed these details back in July 2025 with a message from The Legend of Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto.
“This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san,” wrote Miyamoto on social media. “I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027. Thank you for your patience.”
The film’s production features Wes Bell serving as director, with Miyamoto as the producer. Bell is known for his work on a number of successful films, like the Maze Runner trilogy and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, among others.
While not too many details about the movie have been revealed so far, Nintendo has released a few photos, giving us our first look at the production, featuring Bragason and Ainsworth in their respective roles. There have also been indications of Severance’s Dichen Lachman having been cast in the role of Impa.
Nintendo had confirmed that it was working with Sony Pictures for the live-action movie back in November 2023, with the latter handling most of the production work and the former focusing on the production of video content for the movie.
A report from April 2025 has indicated that this film might just be the first one as part of a planned trilogy. Along with this, a narrative summary of its story was also discovered, which also confirmed some of the main story beats, including the fact that Ganon will be the main antagonist and that the Triforce will be present in some form.
“The Legend of Zelda follows Link, a young warrior destined to protect the magical kingdom of Hyrule from the forces of darkness,” reads the summary. “The land is under threat from Ganon, a ruthless warlord who seeks the Triforce—an ancient relic said to grant limitless power. To stop him, Link must embark on a perilous journey, battling monstrous creatures, exploring treacherous dungeons, and solving intricate puzzles to uncover sacred artifacts that can aid him in his quest.”
In the meantime, Sony Pictures has also confirmed that it is working on an animated adaptation of PS4 classic action RPG Bloodborne. The production includes PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and Seán McLoughlin, who is better known by his YouTube and Twitch persona JackSepticEye. While no other details have been revealed about the animated project just yet, Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group president Sanford Panitch has noted that it will be “very true” to the spirit of Bloodborne.
