In a recent update, Mr. Miyamoto has now taken the reins of the Nintendo X account and shared some news that might surprise fans of the franchise. The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda has officially been delayed, with a new release date set for May 7, 2027. Miyamoto attributes this postponement to production factors, stating that the extra time will allow the team to enhance the quality of the film. He expressed gratitude towards fans for their ongoing support and understanding.
“This is Miyamoto. For production reasons, we are changing the release date of the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda to May 7, 2027. It will be some weeks later than the release timing we originally announced, and we will take the extra time to make the film as good as it can be. Thank you for your patience.”