‘The Legend of Zelda' Live-Action Movie Moves to May 2027
The new date was freed up when 'Avengers: Secret Wars' moved to Dec. 17, 2027.
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Originally set for March 26, 2027, 'Zelda' series creator Shigeru Miyamoto said in a statement it would shift several weeks later 'for production reasons.'
'This is Miyamoto. For production reasons, we are changing the release date of the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda to May 7, 2027. It will be some weeks later than the release timing we originally announced, and we will take the extra time to make the film as good as it can be. Thank you for your patience,' said Nintendo's statement.
Wes Ball directs the live-action version of Nintendo's 'The Legend of Zelda' game, with Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad producing. Ball directed 'The Maze Runner' trilogy and last summer's 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.' Casting and story have not yet been announced.
After Nintendo had a massive hit with Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' plans for the 'Zelda' film gained momentum.
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