Legend Of Zelda First Trailer Out: Nintendo Drops First Look, Officially Kicks Off Production

Nintendo has officially kicked off production on its live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, as confirmed through an announcement on the company’s X account.

First-Look Photos Featuring Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth

Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto shared three first-look images via Nintendo’s account.The photos reveal Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, captured in a lush, natural landscape.

First look at the live-action ‘LEGEND

OF ZELDA’ movieIn theaters on May 7, 2027 pic.twitter.com/BTmpQtLaSr

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 17, 2025

Originally scheduled for a March 26, 2027 release, Miyamoto previously announced via X that the premiere has been moved to May 7, 2027 for “production reasons.” Sony will handle distribution.The film is directed by Wes Ball, with Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad serving as producers. T.S. Nowlin penned the latest version of the screenplay, succeeding Derek Connolly (Jurassic World

). Ball will also produce alongside Joe Hartwick Jr. under their Oddball Entertainment banner.ALSO READ: Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez’s Adorable Unseen Moment From Latter’s Wedding Goes Viral As Benny Blanco Drops New Pics

Cast Background

Bo Bragason has appeared in films such as Censor and The Radleys, along with series including Renegade Nell. She will also feature in Megan Park’s upcoming YA drama series Sterling Point.Benjamin Evan Ainsworth’s credits include Pinocchio, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and Everything’s Going to Be Great.

Story and Franchise Legacy

Based on the iconic video game series created by Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka in 1986, the story follows Link, an elf-like warrior, and Princess Zelda as they join forces to battle Ganon, a former warlord turned demon king, to save Hyrule.The franchise remains one of Nintendo’s most celebrated, with over 150 million units sold since its launch and landmark titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time released in 1998.

Nintendo’s Upcoming Projects

Nintendo also has The Super Mario Galaxy Movie slated for April 3 next year. Produced by Illumination and Universal, the sequel features a returning voice cast along with additions Brie Larson and Benny Safdie. A trailer dropped last week.