Nintendo has officially announced that the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda will hit theaters on March 26, 2027. This exciting news was first shared through the newly launched Nintendo Today! app, which was introduced during the Nintendo Direct in March 2025. While no further details about the movie were disclosed, the announcement itself has created a buzz among fans.

The reveal came as a surprise during the showcase, courtesy of video game icon Shigeru Miyamoto. He introduced the Nintendo Today! app, a comprehensive platform designed for Nintendo enthusiasts. This all-in-one application not only acts as a daily calendar but also serves as a news hub, ensuring fans receive the latest updates as soon as they're available. Miyamoto highlighted that after the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, users could log into the app for continuous news updates, promising a daily flow of information.

The announcement of the Zelda movie's release date through the Nintendo Today! app underscores its importance as a primary source for breaking news, even beating Nintendo's own social media channels to the punch. This strategic move is likely to drive more fans to download the app in anticipation of future major announcements.

The collaboration between Nintendo and Sony Pictures for a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie was first announced in November 2023. Wes Ball, known for directing The Maze Runner and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is set to helm the project, with Avi Arad and Shigeru Miyamoto as producers. While specifics about the film remain under wraps, Ball has expressed his vision for the movie to be a "live action Miyazaki," drawing inspiration from the renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, creator of classics like My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, and Spirited Away. Ball aims for a "serious" and "grounded" adaptation, with minimal use of motion capture technology.