Sony and Nintendo have started filming their co-financed film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda in New Zealand, it has been revealed.
On the Film and Television Industry Alliance website, the project's status has been updated to "in production", where previously it stated "pre-production". The starting shoot date of 4th November 2025 is listed, with filming projected to conclude on 7th April 2026. This covers any recordings taken in Wellington, New Zealand.
Here's the movie description on the page:
A live-action adaptation of the video game franchise. ‘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.
Without an official trailer, details surrounding the film are still light. What we do know is it's set to hit movie theatres on 7th May 2027, and Link will be played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth while Bo Bragason has the role of Zelda. In terms of Sony's role in things, it's distributing the movie and co-financing it.