The Legend of Zelda is Nintendo’s announced live-action film based on its game series. Wes Ball directs, with Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. The New Zealand Film Commission identifies Hyrule as the setting and documents production in New Zealand.
The performers distinguish this use of the title
Nintendo uses The Legend of Zelda for both the game franchise and the film. Add Wes Ball, Bo Bragason or Benjamin Evan Ainsworth to find the feature. Zelda is the character played by Bragason. Ainsworth plays Link, whom the film commission identifies as the young hero whose journey takes him through Hyrule.
The commission describes how production used New Zealand locations to portray the fictional kingdom. Keep those two places distinct when looking up a location. A feature about filming in New Zealand gives information about the production. A Hyrule setting description tells you about the story.
Read the film announcement separately from a Nintendo Direct game item
Nintendo’s anniversary announcement includes both film and game news. A game subtitle or a release announcement from the same presentation can belong to a separate project. The film’s production announcement says it is based on Nintendo’s action-adventure game series. Use that description for the adaptation and keep a specific game title for comparisons with the games themselves.
The Nintendo film notice also names Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad as producers. If a post only shows Link or Zelda art, the film cast and production credits can confirm which work it refers to. If you are comparing a game scene with the film’s setup, identify the game by its subtitle and the film by the actors.
Sources and review
- The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Film Announcement — Nintendo
- The Legend of Zelda — New Zealand Film Commission
- The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Celebration — Nintendo