Nintendo Moves The Legend of Zelda Film Up One Week to April 30, 2027

Nintendo has moved the worldwide theatrical release of its live-action The Legend of Zelda film up by one week, shifting the date from May 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027. The change was announced publicly by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto.

The Details

Shigeru Miyamoto announced the new release date in a public post on May 13, stating that the live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda would now open worldwide on April 30, 2027, one week earlier than previously scheduled.

In his announcement, Miyamoto said, "This is Miyamoto. I would like to let you know that the worldwide theatrical release date for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda has been moved up to April 30, 2027, from May 7."

He added that the production team is accelerating its schedule, saying, "The team is working hard to deliver the film to everyone as soon as possible. There's less than a year to go until release, so thank you for waiting."

The May 13 announcement marks the second time the film's release date has been adjusted. According to Deadline, the project had previously been shifted from March 26, 2027 to May 7, 2027 for production reasons before this latest one-week advance.

Multiple outlets confirmed the change on May 13. Deadline first reported the move, noting Miyamoto's public statement as the source of the update. The Verge published a separate report confirming the new premiere date and also referenced Nintendo's X post about the shift. Insider Gaming additionally reported the change from May 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027.

Context

Nintendo first announced the live-action The Legend of Zelda film in 2023. The project is being directed by Wes Ball and features Bo Bragason in the role of Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link.

The film has undergone multiple scheduling adjustments since its initial announcement. The first shift pushed the release from March 26, 2027 to May 7, 2027, which Nintendo attributed to production considerations. The latest change moves the date forward by one week to April 30, 2027.

Miyamoto's announcement on May 13, 2026 indicated that the team is working to complete the film ahead of the previously planned May date. The Verge published its confirmation shortly after Deadline's initial report, adding that the movie is now coming out a week earlier than previously scheduled.

What's Next

The Legend of Zelda live-action film is now scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 30, 2027. Miyamoto noted that less than a year remains until the film's debut.