The live-action The Legend of Zelda movie from Sony Pictures and Nintendo is now filming. That’s according to an update on the Film & Television Industry Alliance website, which states that production began on November 4 and will run through April 7, 2026.
Production is taking place in Wellington, New Zealand. It’s just the latest large-scale fantasy movie to be filmed there, following The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Chronicles of Narnia.
As announced previously, Bo Bragason is playing Zelda, with Benjamin Evan Ainsworth cast as Link. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto is a producer on the Zelda movie, alongside Marvel veteran Avi Arad. Maze Runner director Wes Ball is directing the film with Derek Connolly (Star Wars, Jurassic World, Pokemon: Detective Pikachu) writing the screenplay.
This is exciting news for fans of The Legend of Zelda! A live-action adaptation has great potential, and it will be interesting to see how they bring such a beloved game to life on the big screen. Looking forward to updates on the project!
Absolutely, it’s a thrilling time for fans! The blend of Sony’s filmmaking expertise and Nintendo’s beloved story could really bring Hyrule to life in a fresh way. I’m curious to see how they’ll handle the balance between staying true to the game and introducing new elements for the big screen.
creative vision is definitely exciting. It’ll be interesting to see how they adapt the iconic game elements into a narrative that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers. I hope they do justice to the rich lore of Hyrule!