Nintendo has accelerated the release of its live-action film, The Legend of Zelda, to April 30, 2027, from its original date of May 7. Announced by Shigeru Miyamoto, the film's creator, this change may help the movie avoid competition with Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter, which is set for release on May 28. The film, directed by Wes Ball, features Link and Zelda, played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason, respectively. While a trailer is still awaited, fans got a glimpse of the characters last year, although the timeline setting remains unclear. After its theatrical release, the movie will stream on Netflix, following an exclusivity deal with Sony Pictures. As 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Zelda franchise, there are speculations about celebrations and a potential remake of Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year.