For several years, the craze for film adaptations of video games has been undeniable. In this movement, Zelda is preparing to be the next protagonist of this trend. Here is the current information.
Film adaptations of video games are booming. And Nintendo has already had great success with films such as Detective Pikachu and Super Mario Bros. the film. These were praised both by critics and the public. Building on these successes, the Japanese video game giant now intends to bring its flagship title: Zelda to the screen.
More cinema cult for Nintendo with Zelda
The pioneering video game company, Nintendo, has therefore formalized the launch of a live action film inspired by its cult game franchise The Legend of Zelda. The production of this highly anticipated work was entrusted to Wes Ball, the director of The Maze Runner saga and the future Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Nintendo and Sony Pictures Entertainment are partnering to finance the project.
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of the Zelda series and director at Nintendo, joins Avi Arad, producer of several successful films including the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, for the production of this feature film. In a statement on Platform X (formerly Twitter), Miyamoto shared his excitement. Particularly regarding this long-term project, and encouraged the public to impatiently await its realization.
A powerful announcement
The announcement of this film has already boosted Nintendo’s stock. It climbed 6.46% the following day, recording its largest daily growth in almost three years. Since its first 2D 8-bit game in 1986, Zelda has established itself as an essential video game franchise. With its 19 opuses and three remakes, Zelda has won over more than 130 million players around the world. The latest games, The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild and its sequel Tears of the Kingdom are acclaimed as some of the best video games ever made.
Nintendo aspires to create new ways for international audiences to discover its universe. Going beyond its gaming consoles. As the company itself indicates, by participating directly in film production, it wishes to continue to offer new entertainment and distribute it to as many people as possible. In conclusion, we can say that its objective is to always aim higher.
For your part, what do you think of the official announcement of a film Zelda?