{"id":259440,"date":"2023-11-08T08:06:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T13:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=259440"},"modified":"2025-07-01T17:43:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T00:43:40","slug":"nintendo-and-sony-to-make-a-live-action-zelda-movie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/nintendo-and-sony-to-make-a-live-action-zelda-movie\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo and Sony to make a live action Zelda movie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nintendo&#8217;s foray into cinema has reached a landmark moment with the announcement of a live action Zelda movie, a project that unites Nintendo with Sony Pictures in adapting the iconic <em>The Legend of Zelda<\/em> video game series for the big screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collaboration brings together visionaries Shigeru Miyamoto, the video game luminary behind Zelda&#8217;s creation, and producer Avi Arad, renowned for his work on the <em>Spider-Man<\/em> films. The directorial reins have been handed to Wes Ball, celebrated for his work on <em>The Maze Runner<\/em>, setting high expectations for this cinematic venture.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch Online\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/0d8aa053-f44a-4256-ab5f-47f15b065e51\/1332576485\/nintendo-switch-online-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Nintendo Switch Online<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendo-switch-online.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendo-switch-online.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda_03-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda_03-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda_03-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda_03-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda_03-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda_03-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda_03-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda_03-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda_03-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda_03-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda_03-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda_03.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nintendo is taking an active role on the upcoming live action Zelda movie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Details on the live action Zelda movie&#8217;s cast and narrative remain under wraps, keeping fans in eager anticipation. In a revealing post shared on Nintendo&#8217;s Japanese social media channels, Miyamoto <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Nintendo\/status\/1722011980129779795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">shared insights <\/a>into his joint efforts with Arad in bringing the film to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is Miyamoto. I have been working on the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda for many years now with Avi Arad-san, who has produced many mega hit films. [1]<\/p>&mdash; \u4efb\u5929\u5802\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e (@Nintendo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Nintendo\/status\/1722011980129779795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 7, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He indicated that while Nintendo is taking an active role in the film&#8217;s development, patience will be required as the production progresses. &#8220;It will take time until its completion, but I hope you look forward to seeing it,&#8221; Miyamoto expressed, igniting excitement among the Zelda community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Legend of Zelda stands as a titan in Nintendo&#8217;s storied history, second only to the Super Mario franchise, with a staggering 150 million units sold since its genesis in 1986. Demonstrating the franchise&#8217;s enduring appeal, <em>The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/em> shattered sales records by moving 10 million copies within the first three days of its release last May, heralding it as the quickest-selling installment in the Zelda saga to date. Meanwhile, its forerunner, <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em>, maintains the crown as the top-selling title of the series, with an estimated 30 million copies sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/nintendo-sony-zelda.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This upcoming live action Zelda movie emerges at a time when video game adaptations are undergoing a significant resurgence. Historically, the &#8217;90s served as a cautionary tale with movies like <em>Super Mario Bros<\/em> and <em>Mortal Kombat<\/em> failing to win over critics and audiences alike. However, overturning past disappointments, Nintendo&#8217;s recent <em>Super Mario Bros Movie<\/em> dazzled at the box office, raking in over $1 billion and securing a spot as one of the highest-grossing animated features ever made. This triumph isn&#8217;t an isolated event, signaling a prosperous era for adaptations of beloved gaming franchises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Successful video game adaptations to movie screen likely played a part in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/nintendo-switch-2-every-rumor-we-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Nintendo<\/a>&#8216;s renewed interest in exploring cinematic opportunities, this time for a live action Zelda movie. With a seasoned producer like Avi Arad, known for his work on the <em>Spider-Man<\/em> films since 2002 and his previous leadership at Marvel Studios, at the forefront, expectations are high. Arad&#8217;s credibility is bolstered by his involvement in the gaming world, having produced the 2022 <em>Uncharted<\/em> film starring Tom Holland, another video game adaptation that enjoyed a $400m box office haul.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch Online\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/0d8aa053-f44a-4256-ab5f-47f15b065e51\/1332576485\/nintendo-switch-online-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Nintendo Switch Online<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendo-switch-online.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendo-switch-online.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the live action Zelda movie will mark the franchise&#8217;s inaugural silver screen debut, it&#8217;s not the first time <em>The Legend of Zelda<\/em> has ventured beyond game consoles. An animated TV series graced the screens briefly in 1989, and there was speculation around a new Zelda series by Netflix in 2015, though it never materialized. With such a rich history and a vast, passionate fanbase, this venture into live action presents a new realm of possibilities for one of Nintendo&#8217;s most cherished sagas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo&#8217;s foray into cinema has reached a landmark moment with the announcement of a live action Zelda movie, a project that unites Nintendo with Sony Pictures in adapting the iconic The Legend of Zelda video game series for the big screen. 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