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Live‑action Legend of Zelda film

Overview

Production on the live‑action Legend of Zelda movie wrapped in April 2026 after filming in New Zealand. Directed by Wes Ball and co‑produced by Nintendo and Sony Pictures, the film is slated for worldwide release on 30 April 2027 (some outlets cite 7 May 2027).

The principal cast includes Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda. Recent casting updates have confirmed Australian actor Uli Latukefu as the villain Ganondorf, who has signed a multi‑picture deal for potential sequels. Supporting roles include Dichen Lachman as Impa, Yvonne Strahovski as an unnamed queen, and a posthumous appearance by Sam Neill in an undisclosed role.

In August 2026, New Zealand actress Lydia Peckham was announced as an additional cast member, though her character remains undisclosed. Furthermore, reports suggest that Australian actress Samara Weaving has reportedly joined the cast in a key role, though neither Nintendo nor Sony Pictures has officially confirmed her involvement. While her specific character remains unknown, some speculation suggests she may portray one of the Great Fairies.

Producers Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad remain attached, underscoring Nintendo’s commitment to expanding the franchise into cinema as its next major cinematic franchise after the Super Mario Bros. movie.

Entities

Wes Ball · Nintendo · Bo Bragason · Benjamin Evan Ainsworth · Sony Pictures

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

Timeline

  1. about 22 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Samara Weaving reportedly joins cast of Zelda live-action movie

    Actress Samara Weaving has reportedly joined the cast of the upcoming Nintendo and Sony Pictures live-action ‘The Legend of Zelda’ film, directed by Wes Ball.

  2. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Lydia Peckham joins Legend of Zelda film cast

    Lydia Peckham joins the live‑action Legend of Zelda movie, directed by Wes Ball, with Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Ainsworth as Link; the film releases April 30, 2027.

  3. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 51 sources
    Uli Latukefu cast as Ganondorf in live-action Legend of Zelda film

    Nintendo/Sony’s Legend of Zelda live‑action film, due in 2027, casts Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf, Sam Neill posthumously, Dichen Lachman as Impa, Yvonne Strahovski as a queen, with Ainsworth as Link and Bragason

  4. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Benjamin Evan Ainsworth gives rare update on upcoming Legend of Zelda movie

    Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, the actor playing Link, gave a rare update on the live‑action Legend of Zelda film, noting its New Zealand shoot, Wes Ball direction, Bo Bragason as Zelda, and a May 2027 global release

Sources

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