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Live action Legend of Zelda movie comes out in march 26, 2027.
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Damn, already megatons announced via the app. Guess that's one way to make sure people realise this is the real deal and not just some random useless app recycling old content.
If the movie is as good as the Mario movie, it should do well, indeed. Still a bit unsure about the live-action bit, but still keeping an open mind.
First trailer will be key. Though with a 2027 release, it's safe to assume it'll be a while before we get one (don't think filming has even started anyway).
Also, 2027... 4 years after TOTK. Wonder if they'll have another game ready by then?
On average, a 3D Zelda game is five years. The last four year cycle was WW to TP.
Seems the app will be something.
Also a good thing if they begin to turn away from twitter
Also a good thing if they begin to turn away from twitter
Imagine trending on Bluesky just because of an app.
by the release of the movie, I'd expect Nintendo to have talked about or even show the next Zelda. and there will definitely be spinoffs prior to keep mindshare up
Honestly sooner than expected. I had pretty much pushed the initial announcement out of my mind since I figured it was nowhere near happening but apparently we're only two years away.
2026 Mario and 2027 Zelda, is Nintendo aiming for a yearly cadence for its movies?
Well they'll need more than just Mario and Zelda to accomplish that. DK spinoff? Splatoon? Pikmin? Kirby? Who knows.
Looks like they're encountering technical issues because of so many people trying to access the app.
Edit: already fixed. Still, pretty funny how a mere release date caused the servers to melt. Good test ahead of Switch 2 extravaganza next week.
Edit: already fixed. Still, pretty funny how a mere release date caused the servers to melt. Good test ahead of Switch 2 extravaganza next week.
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What a coincidence that this gets announced exactly when Ghibli becomes a big talking point online (unfortunately it's for shitty reasons), considering how many people were dreaming of a Ghibli-styled Zelda movie.
Really curious with what frequency Nintendo plans on releasing movies - Mario 2 is in spring 2026 and Zelda is a year later, but I think if there was something in 2028 we'd have already gotten a small announcement through a press release or something.
Really curious with what frequency Nintendo plans on releasing movies - Mario 2 is in spring 2026 and Zelda is a year later, but I think if there was something in 2028 we'd have already gotten a small announcement through a press release or something.
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I mean, it’s not really a news app per se, it is a PR app primarily, so it’s not getting any “scoops”. It’s entirely working as intended if it publishes information first.
It’s currently #2 in the Lifestyle category of the App Store here.
Luigi's Mansion seems like a shoe-in at this point. Would be a great Haloween movie.
Otherwise, Smash at some point but it is not easy to find IPs that would translate well to the big screen. A lot of the Nintenfo franchises would work better as TV shows (slice of life for Splatoon/Animal Crossing, anime for Fire Emblem...). I am not counting Pokémon for now.
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Well that's one hell of a way to justify your app. It seems to be working considering how a mere release date for the Zelda movie crashed the servers.
The fact that this announcement exclusively came from the Nintendo Today app really hammers home the point - Nintendo has begun seeing social media itself as a middleman that they wish to cut out when delivering information. I'm honestly not sure if this app exists without Elon's shenanigans, specifically with the Twitter API that cause all the console makers to pull direct to Twitter integration from their console.
Any information that would've been a tweet will probably be a Nintendo Today drop from now on.
The fact that this announcement exclusively came from the Nintendo Today app really hammers home the point - Nintendo has begun seeing social media itself as a middleman that they wish to cut out when delivering information. I'm honestly not sure if this app exists without Elon's shenanigans, specifically with the Twitter API that cause all the console makers to pull direct to Twitter integration from their console.
Any information that would've been a tweet will probably be a Nintendo Today drop from now on.
"This is Miyamoto."
Guess they're making a big deal of that app, heh.
Guess they're making a big deal of that app, heh.
We have new information:
Shooting will start in New Zealand from Nov 25 to April 26.
Synopsis
A movie trilogy?
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Shooting will start in New Zealand from Nov 25 to April 26.
Synopsis
A movie trilogy?
Nintendo reportedly plotting a Zelda movie trilogy, with filming set for New Zealand | VGC
Major roles will be signed for three movies over six years…
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That gives the intended release schedule for these movies.
2027: Movie 1
2030: Movie 2
2033: Movie 3
2027: Movie 1
2030: Movie 2
2033: Movie 3
That would make sense too, because we get Sonic movies after a little over 2 years, and we are getting Mario 2 after 3 years. Would hope Zelda followups would be no longer than 3 years apart. If a trilogy is true, I would not expect this to be confirmed by Nintendo until they see how the upcoming one plays out.
Shooting in New Zealand is cool.
I'm guessing plot isn't fully fleshed out yet.
Probably because it's not really a synopsis, and more a description of the Zelda series
I'm guessing plot isn't fully fleshed out yet.
With "a new Super Mario Bros. movie" releasing April 2026 and the rumored Donky Kong movie (assuming they aren't the same) in 2028/9, Nintendo is going to have a strong presence in the film industry if all goes well. With the success of the first Mario movie there's no doubt a Luigi's Mansion and Princess Peach spin-off are at least being considered, too.
I agree. I'd definitely expect those to fill in the gaps between potential future Zelda movies, and also a Mario Movie 3 as well.
apparently some work has already been done on soundstages. given it's Sony co-producing, expect lots of unreal engine backdrops
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The live-action Zelda movie will release on March 26th 2027 (Further details at threadmark)
Rumors it’s gonna be a trilogy too. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-reportedly-plotting-a-zelda-movie-trilogy-with-filming-set-for-new-zealand/ A trilogy of fantasy movies filmed in New Zealand? 😎 Bring back Weta Workshop!
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Nice to see Kyoto thereapparently some work has already been done on soundstages. given it's Sony co-producing, expect lots of unreal engine backdrops
The live-action Zelda movie will release on March 26th 2027 (Further details at threadmark)
Rumors it’s gonna be a trilogy too. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-reportedly-plotting-a-zelda-movie-trilogy-with-filming-set-for-new-zealand/ A trilogy of fantasy movies filmed in New Zealand? 😎 Bring back Weta Workshop!
I feel like the lord of the rings comparison is superficial. NZ has a lot of landscapes that are used as reference points for fantasy (thanks to lotr, of course) and there are good financial incentives to shoot there.
With Nintendo caring so much about having a good, unique look, they'll touch up the backdrops enough to stand out from the Tolkien movies
With Nintendo caring so much about having a good, unique look, they'll touch up the backdrops enough to stand out from the Tolkien movies
