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The title reveal
The first look at the film’s title, unveiled during The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary presentation.
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The Zelda movie cast
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth plays Link alongside Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda in Nintendo’s live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda.
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth
Bo Bragason
Uli Latukefu
Dichen Lachman
Game Informer attributes both castings to Deadline’s reporting. Read the casting report ↗
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Nintendo confirms the film’s title and worldwide release date
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When does The Legend of Zelda movie come out?
Nintendo has announced a worldwide theatrical release on April 30, 2027.
Nintendo’s release announcementWho plays Link and Princess Zelda?
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth plays Link, and Bo Bragason plays Princess Zelda. You can see both actors in costume in the cast section.
See the cast photosWhere can I watch the official Zelda movie trailer?
Nintendo’s 40th anniversary Direct includes the film’s title reveal. The link opens the presentation at the movie segment. As of November 11, 2026, we haven’t verified a release date for a full trailer.
Watch the title reveal on YouTubeIs the Zelda movie live action, and who is directing it?
The Legend of Zelda is a live-action film directed by Wes Ball. Nintendo and Arad Productions are producing it, and Sony Pictures is distributing it in theaters.
Read the production creditsWhich Zelda game is the movie based on?
Shigeru Miyamoto described an original story drawing on the series’ 40-year history. Nintendo hasn’t identified a single game as the film’s plot.
Hear Miyamoto discuss the filmWho plays Ganondorf and Impa, and is Sam Neill in the cast?
Deadline reported that Uli Latukefu plays Ganondorf and Dichen Lachman plays Impa. Sam Neill also reportedly filmed a role whose character name has not been disclosed.
Read the casting reportWhat is the Zelda movie’s age rating?
As of November 11, 2026, we haven’t verified a U.S. age rating for the film. Families can check the Motion Picture Association’s film ratings directory for the eventual classification.
Check U.S. film ratingsWhere can I find official Zelda movie news and photos?
Nintendo’s film announcement gives the title, release date and lead cast. Our cast section includes the published first-look photos of Link and Zelda in costume.
Read Nintendo’s film announcement