Here’s our first look at the set of Nintendo, Columbia Pictures, and Sony Pictures’ upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie.
Instagram users tonyolsenfilm and josh.and.pine have shared brief videos of The Legend of Zelda movie being filmed on set in New Zealand. The first video shows Bo Bragason as Zelda as well as an unknown character who gives her a weapon besides two horses. One of these horses has a saddle decorated with the Triforce on it. The second video shows a brief glimpse of Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, as he wears on a green outfit.
First Look At The Legend of Zelda Movie
The aforementioned videos showing The Legend of Zelda movie being filmed on set can be seen below.
Production on The Legend of Zelda film recently began in Wellington, New Zealand. It entered principal photography on November 4, 2025, and is scheduled to continue through April 7, 2026. A worldwide theatrical release is planned for May 7, 2027.
The project brings together an impressive creative team led by director Wes Ball, best known for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and legendary Nintendo producer Shigeru Miyamoto, the original creator of The Legend of Zelda series. According to the official production synopsis, the film will closely follow the franchise’s foundational narrative: “The Legend of Zelda follows Link, a young warrior destined to protect the magical kingdom of Hyrule from the forces of darkness. The land is under threat from Ganon, a ruthless warlord who seeks the Triforce—an ancient relic said to grant limitless power. To stop him, Link must embark on a perilous journey, battling monstrous creatures, exploring treacherous dungeons, and solving intricate puzzles to uncover sacred artifacts that can aid him in his quest.”
The film is determined to establish a tone that effectively combines realism with fantasy. According to early reports, it will successfully balance the grounded aesthetics of high fantasy with the sense of wonder and whimsy that has long defined the Zelda franchise for nearly four decades.
