You Should See Sony’s Zelda Movie During Tomorrow’s Anniversary Direct
Nintendo is holding a 40th Anniversary Direct for The Legend of Zelda, and reports suggest it will include the first proper trailer for Sony Pictures' upcoming live-action Zelda film. The Direct is expected to focus mainly on the previously announced Ocarina of Time remake, but Nintendo has confirmed the broadcast will cover "a variety of Zelda-related information", and fans have noted that Nintendo recently registered a website domain for the movie, fuelling speculation that footage is imminent.
The film, directed by Wes Ball and produced by Shigeru Miyamoto alongside Avi Arad, stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda, with principal photography having wrapped earlier this year. It is scheduled for release on 30th April 2027, while the Ocarina of Time remake is rumoured to arrive on Switch 2 in November, alongside GTA 6.
In short
- Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct expected to reveal live-action film trailer.
- Movie stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason, out 30 April 2027.
- Direct will also cover the Ocarina of Time remake.
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The case for
A first proper trailer during the anniversary Direct could make the film feel like part of Zelda’s celebration and give fans a welcome look after filming has wrapped. Nintendo’s broad description of the broadcast and its recent registration of a movie domain make the timing plausible, and the film’s high-profile creative team and cast may interest viewers even if the remake remains the main focus.
The case against
The Direct is expected to centre on the Ocarina of Time remake, and the domain registration is only a clue, not confirmation that a trailer is coming. Fans tuning in for game news could find a film reveal a distraction, while promoting a 2027 release so far ahead may offer little beyond speculation; it may be better to wait for a dedicated film announcement.
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda is a long-running Nintendo game series about Link, a young hero, and Princess Zelda, whose kingdom is often threatened by the villain Ganon. Its stories and settings differ between games, so a film adaptation has to introduce the characters to audiences who may not know the games.
Sony Pictures is making a live-action Zelda film, with Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and producer Avi Arad among its producers. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth plays Link and Bo Bragason plays Zelda; the film is due in cinemas on 30 April 2027.
Nintendo is also marking 40 years of the series with a special broadcast, where it may discuss upcoming games and other Zelda projects. The series is one of Nintendo’s best-known properties, so announcements can interest both long-time players and people discovering its world for the first time.
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