The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie Will Be an Original Story Based on the Series So Far

Nintendo has discussed further details of its live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, including its title and story.Revealed during today's The Legend of Zelda-dedicated Nintendo Direct by Shigeru Miyamoto, we learned that (unsurprisingly) the film's title will be: The Legend of Zelda. Why isn't there a subtitle? Miyamoto said that when we watch the movie, we'll find out.As for the film's story, Miyamoto said that it would be based on stories and concepts from the franchise so far. In other words, don't expect this to be a direct adaptation of a particular game. Otherwise, details on the movie remain thin on the ground (and sadly, there's no sign of Tingle just yet).60 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 ScreenshotsOriginally announced in 2023, The Legend of Zelda is helmed by Maze Runner and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball, while Nintendo's legendary Shigeru Miyamoto is listed as a co-producer, alongside Marvel production veteran Avi Arad. The movie was shot last winter in New Zealand, with the Middle-earth-like location now doubling for Hyrule. The Legend of Zelda is currently set to arrive on April 30, 2027. For everything else shown today, including news on the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie, catch up on everything shown during the Legend of Zelda Nintendo Direct right here.The 10 Best Legend of Zelda GamesTom PhillipsTom is IGN's News Editor and a veteran journalist with 20 years of experience in the video games industry. Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.socialGet IGN's Biggest Stories FIRST. Set Us as Your Source.Add Source