Over the weekend, unofficial videos from filming of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda film hit the internet, and now we’re getting our first proper look at Link and Zelda. Nintendo released three images in its Nintendo Today app today as part of a little teaser indicating that filming has officially commenced. One photo shows Link and Zelda with the lush backdrop of New Zealand behind them, while the others are close-ups on the characters themselves.
There wasn’t anything else to go with these photos besides the note that the film arrives on May 7, 2027 as previously announced. Link is played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, while while Bo Bragason stars as Zelda.
Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda. (Nintendo)
Despite the minimal details, there are a few things worth noting here. One, Link is in his signature green tunic rather than the blue garb he primarily wears in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Zelda, on the other hand, is rocking the blue. So good luck figuring out what era of the game we’re in. In all likelihood, the movie won’t stick to any one particular timeline or story but instead mash everything up to create a new entry that stands on its own.
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. (Nintendo)
Even more exciting is the fact that Zelda is armed with a bow, giving me hope that she’ll be more than just a damsel in distress. It’s 2025, after all, and the titular character certainly deserves to smack down some moblins. I’m sure we’re all eager for more details — but given that filming has just started, we’re probably going to be waiting a while for a proper trailer.
