Nintendo has revealed new details about its live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, confirming that it will tell an original story inspired by ideas, characters and concepts from across the franchise’s 40-year history.

The update came during the The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct, gdje Nintendo also confirmed that the movie’s official title is simply The Legend of Zelda.

Zelda Movie Won’t Directly Adapt a Single Game

Rather than recreating the story of Ocarina of Time, Breath of the Wild or another individual Zelda game, the movie will feature an entirely original narrative.

Nintendo says the story draws inspiration from the wider franchise, potentially allowing the filmmakers to combine familiar elements from different eras of Zelda without being tied to one game’s plot.

More details about the story will be revealed closer to release.

The Legend of Zelda Movie Releases in April 2027

The live-action adaptation is scheduled to arrive in theaters on April 30, 2027, before eventually becoming available on Netflix following its theatrical run.

Wes Ball, director of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and the Maze Runner trilogy, is directing the film.

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth stars as Link, with Bo Bragason playing Princess Zelda. Uli Latukefu will portray Ganondorf, while Dichen Lachman plays Impa.

Filming has already wrapped in New Zealand, putting the project firmly on course for its 2027 theatrical debut.

The Legend of Zelda hits theaters on April 30, 2027.