Nintendo Is Officially Making a Live Action Legend of Zelda Movie

This afternoon Nintendo of Japan officially confirmed that it is working with Sony Pictures to bring one of its most seminal franchises, WatchWhat Was Your First Experience with Super Mario Bros? | io9 Interview CCShare SubtitlesOffEnglishAdvertisement“I have been working on the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda for many years now with Avi Arad-san, who has produced many mega hit films,” a statement attributed to Miyamoto shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, read in part. “I have asked Avi-san to produce this film with me, and we have now officially started the development of the film with Nintendo itself heavily involved in the production. It will take time until its completion, but I hope you look forward to seeing it.”Advertisement“By getting deeply involved in the movie production with the aim to put smiles on everyone’s faces through entertainment, Nintendo will continue its efforts to produce unique entertainment and deliver it to as many people as possible,” the publisher itself added in its own statement.The Legend of Zelda is, alongside Mario, arguably Nintendo’s other powerhouse gaming franchise. Earlier this year the company launched AdvertisementWe’ll bring you more on Nintendo and Sony’s plans for the Legend of Zelda movie as we learn them. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest

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