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The Legend of Zelda Movie is about to end a 40-year tradition for the beloved Nintendo game series — and Shigeru Miyamoto says we'll 'understand why' when it's released

The upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, produced by Nintendo and Sony Pictures, has been revealed to be titled simply 'The Legend of Zelda,' breaking a 40-year tradition for the game series. Nintendo President Shigeru Miyamoto stated that the decision honors the original 1986 game and that more details will be shared later.

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Retro Gamer

Shigeru Miyamoto reveals The Legend of Zelda movie will be an "original" story, and there's a reason it…

Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie will feature an original story, drawing from the series' 40-year history. The film, directed by Wes Ball, is set to release on April 30, 2027, and will star Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda.

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Gamespot

The Legend Of Zelda Movie, Based On The Legend Of Zelda, Is Called The  Legend Of Zelda

Nintendo has revealed the official title for its upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, which will simply be called The Legend of Zelda. The film is set to release on April 30, 2027, and stars Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Directed by Wes Ball, the movie aims for Studio Ghibli aesthetics and a sense of realism, with filming having concluded in April 2026.

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Eurogamer

The Legend of Zelda film is just called "The Legend of Zelda", apparently, and there's a good reason it doesn't have a subtitle

Nintendo and Columbia Pictures have released the first trailer for the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, which is simply titled "The Legend of Zelda." Directed by Wes Ball, the film stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda. The movie, which draws inspiration from the series' 40-year history without adapting a single game, is set to release theatrically on April 30, 2027, and will later stream on Netflix.

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Nintendo Everything

The Legend of Zelda live action movie shares logo, won’t film won’t have a subtitle

Nintendo has revealed the logo for the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, confirming it will not feature a subtitle. The film, produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad, and directed by Wes Ball, is set to release on April 30, 2027, starring Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda.

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Tech Radar

The Legend of Zelda Movie has found its Ganondorf and Impa — and the new Nintendo film will also include a poignant final big-screen role for the late Sam Neill

The live-action Legend of Zelda movie has cast Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf and Dichen Lachmann as Impa. Yvonne Strahovski and the late Sam Neill are also reportedly attached to the project, with Neill potentially making one of his final roles. The film is slated for release on April 30, 2027.

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Retro Gamer

Legend of Zelda movie fans think Ganondorf can be seen in leaked set videos

Fans believe they have spotted Ganondorf, played by Uli Latukefu, in leaked set videos for The Legend of Zelda movie. The film, set to release on April 30, 2027, has also revealed other cast members including Bo Bragason as Zelda, Dichen Lachman as Impa, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, and Yvonne Strahovski as a Queen character, with Sam Neill also confirmed to be in the cast.

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Metro UK

The Legend Of Zelda movie reveals Ganondorf actor and Sam Neill in final role

The upcoming live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda has revealed new cast members, including the late Sam Neill in one of his final roles and Uli Latukefu as the villain Ganondorf. Dichen Lachman will play Impa, and Yvonne Strahovski is also confirmed to be in the cast. The movie, directed by Wes Ball, is scheduled for release on April 30, 2027.

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PC Gamer

Sam Neill will reportedly star in the forthcoming The Legend of Zelda film

Actor Sam Neill is reportedly set to appear in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda film adaptation, with filming having concluded in April. The report also confirms Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf, and Dichen Lachman and Yvonne Strahovski in unspecified roles, joining previously announced cast members. The film, a collaboration between Nintendo and Sony directed by Wes Ball, is scheduled for release on April 30.

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Gamespot

The Late Sam Neill’s Final Movie Might Be The Legend Of Zelda

The upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, directed by Wes Ball, is reportedly set to feature the late actor Sam Neill in an undisclosed role, filmed before his passing. Other cast members include Yvonne Strahovski, Dichen Lachman, Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda. The film is scheduled for release on April 30, 2027.

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Shack News

The Legend of Zelda movie finds its Ganondorf in Uli Latukefu

Uli Latukefu has been cast as Ganondorf in the upcoming live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, set to be released on April 30, 2027. Latukefu previously starred as a younger Dwayne Johnson in Young Rock and has reportedly signed a multi-picture deal. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link and Bo Bragason will portray Zelda in the Nintendo and Sony Pictures production.

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Retro Gamer

Nintendo's live-action Legend of Zelda movie reportedly casts Young Rock star Uli Latukefu as main villain…

Australian actor Uli Latukefu has reportedly been cast as Ganondorf in Nintendo's live-action Legend of Zelda movie, with Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason set to play Link and Princess Zelda, respectively. The film, directed by Wes Ball, is planned as the first in a potential trilogy and is scheduled for release on April 30, 2027.

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Gamespot

The Legend Of Zelda Live-Action Movie May Have Found Its Ganondorf

Australian actor Uli Latukefu is reportedly in talks to play Ganondorf in Sony Pictures and Nintendo's live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, though the casting is not yet officially confirmed. The film, directed by Wes Ball, is slated for release on April 30, 2027, with Shigeru Miyamoto serving as a producer.

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Nintendo Everything

Rumor: Ganondorf actor revealed for the live-action Zelda movie

A report suggests Australian actor Uli Latukefu has been cast as Ganondorf in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, though this has not been officially confirmed by Nintendo. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason are reportedly playing Link and Princess Zelda, respectively. The film is scheduled for release on April 30, 2027.

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Gamespot

Live-Action Zelda Movie Actor Was Too Young To Play Breath Of The Wild When It Released

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, the actor cast as Link in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, was too young to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when it was released in 2017. Ainsworth, born in September 2008, was only eight years old at the time and did not own a Nintendo Switch. He has since become familiar with the franchise's legacy ahead of the movie's planned April 30, 2027 release.

Retro Gamer

One House of the Dragon character who just killed a major character hasn't actually been introduced

The article discusses a new character in House of the Dragon, Alysanne Blackwood, who killed Criston Cole but has not been formally introduced to the audience. Despite her limited on-screen presence and dialogue, book readers recognize her, and the show has two episodes left for a proper introduction. The piece also touches on other plot points and character tensions within the season.

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Eurogamer

The Legend of Zelda movie's Link, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, couldn't play Breath of the Wild because of his age (and the lack of a Switch)

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who will play Link in the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, revealed he couldn't play Breath of the Wild at launch due to his age and not owning a Nintendo Switch. The 17-year-old actor watched playthroughs instead and later familiarized himself with the series' extensive history. The Legend of Zelda movie is set for a 2027 release, with Wes Ball directing.

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Retro Gamer

House of the Dragon season 3 fans have a surprise new favorite character: "Gwayne is unexpectedly becoming the one person I'm keeping a tight prayer circle for"

Fans of House of the Dragon season 3 have identified Gwayne Hightower as a new favorite character, praising his development and interactions, particularly with Daeron Targaryen. Despite his potential fate mirroring the books, viewers are invested in his journey. Actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth discussed the nuanced relationships Gwayne and Ormund have with Daeron.

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My Nintendo News

Zelda Movie actor couldn’t play Breath of Wild at launch because he was too young

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who plays Link in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, revealed he was too young to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when it launched. He could not share details about the film but mentioned his age as a factor in not playing the game at release.

Retro Gamer

House of the Dragon season 3's Daeron Targaryen actor says the "stakes are raising tremendously" in…

Actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who plays Daeron Targaryen in House of the Dragon, states that the stakes are significantly increasing for his character as the season approaches its finale. Ainsworth discusses the growing tension in Tumbleton, the assassination attempt on Daeron, and the character's internal conflict regarding his moral compass and future decisions.

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