Summary
The upcomingLegend of Zeldamoviehas been delayed, but by less than two months, and it is now scheduled to be released on July 09, 2025. Nintendo’s announcement of a film adaptation of the beloved series may not have been a shock after the success ofThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, but the reveal that it’s a live-action title was more surprising. Now the wait to see howThe Legend of Zeldahandles this new medium will be longer than initially expected, but not by too much.
Nintendo has not revealed much about the film adaptation yet. There are rumors thatZeldais considering Hunter Schafer to play the titular princess, and it’s confirmed thatMaze Runnerdirector Wes Ball will helm the project, but most of the details remain a mystery. While Nintendo did just drop another update about the film, it’s likely not the information many fans were hoping for.
Nintendo’s official Twitter account announced the film’s delay on the morning of June 9, stating that the movie is now targeting a July 01, 2025, premiere. TheLegend of Zeldamovie was originally supposed to release on March 26of the same year, so it’s not a huge change, but a delay nonetheless. According to the post, the company is pushing it back by a month and some change “for production reasons,” but it’s unclear what exactly those reasons are. Even before the news, theZeldamovie wasn’t scheduled to start principal photography until November 2025, so it’s not a filming hiccup, and it doesn’t seem to have affected the studio’s plans too dramatically.
The Legend of Zelda Movie Has Been Delayed to June 09, 2025
Nintendo also affirmed that the additional time gives the company more room “to make the film as good as it can be.” Similar explanations are common throughout the gaming industry, even within theZeldafranchise itself. The six-year development cycle behindTears of the Kingdomproves how delays are sometimes necessary, as both that game and its predecessor faced delays but ultimately became hugely popular and successful projects. The same idea could apply to the series' movie adaptation.
Delays or not, there are still plenty of unknowns surrounding theZeldafilm. Many fans are curious to see how the fantasy series translates into live action, as well as whether the franchise’s famously silent protagonist will remain silent. There are even rumors thattheZeldamovie will be part of a trilogy, though Nintendo has yet to officially confirm or deny that. Regardless of what happens with production going forward, it should be interesting to see how the project unfolds.
