Nintendo and Sony released the first official images from the upcoming live action Legend of Zelda film, giving fans their first look at Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda. The photos show the pair standing in an open field during an early scene, with Link in green and Zelda carrying a bow. The costumes stay close to the games without turning into replicas, and the natural lighting and location hint at a grounded fantasy tone.

Production is underway in New Zealand. The film is directed by Wes Ball, who previously worked on the Maze Runner series and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and producer Avi Arad are involved in shaping the project. The movie is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 7, 2027.

The images followed a leaked on set video that circulated earlier this month. Fans had been waiting for an official reveal, and this first look immediately sparked debate about costume choices, world design, and how closely the film will follow the spirit of the games. Early reactions highlighted that both actors visually fit their roles and that the setting feels consistent with the style of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

Nintendo has become more active in expanding its franchises into film after the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023. The Legend of Zelda is one of the company’s most iconic and story driven properties, so expectations for the adaptation are significantly higher. The creative team has kept plot details quiet, and major characters beyond Link and Zelda have not been officially revealed.

With filming now in progress and the first images out, fans will be watching for clues about the film’s tone, the design of Hyrule, and the portrayal of central characters. The photography released so far suggests a cinematic version of the Zelda universe that leans into natural environments, textured costumes, and a more serious visual style. As more material surfaces, viewers will get a clearer picture of how the film is shaping up and how it plans to stand apart from past video game adaptations.