First Look: New Image of Link from Completed Zelda Movie Filming!

Link Leaps from Pixels to the Big Screen: The Legend of Zelda Movie Wraps Filming

Hold onto your Master Swords, folks. The Legend of Zelda movie has officially wrapped filming, and our first sneak peek at the hero of Hyrule has hit the internet, courtesy of cinematographer Gyula Pados. Yes, the man behind the lens for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is now crafting visual magic for our favorite green-clad adventurer.

The Triforce of Talent

The film, directed by Wes Ball—yep, the same genius who brought you two-thirds of the Maze Runner trilogy—kicked off production in New Zealand back in November 2025. Nintendo and Arad Productions dropped their casting bombshell just before cameras started rolling, revealing Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda. If you’re wondering how these actors plan to fill those iconic boots (and tiaras), we’re right there with you.

This cinematic quest is aiming for a May 7, 2027 release date, so mark your calendars or program it into your Sheikah Slate or whatever you use these days. But wait, there’s more! Rumor has it that this could be just the first in a trilogy. Why settle for one adventure when you can have three over six years?

A “Serious and Cool” Adventure… With Whimsy?

The codename for this project was “Umami,” which sounds like a fancy dinner reservation but is actually an apt metaphor for what Wes Ball wants to serve up: a blend of serious storytelling with a sprinkle of whimsy inspired by none other than Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki. If Ball can pull off even half the magic that Miyazaki’s films are known for, we might just have something special on our hands.

First Look: Link in Action (Sort Of)

Pados recently shared an image that was plastered on clapperboards throughout the shoot—likely one of the earliest conceptual visuals created for this epic tale. Is it enough to tide us over until May 2027? Probably not, but we’re grateful for any glimpse we can get of our beloved hero aiming to save Hyrule again.

For now, we’ll have to keep replaying our favorite Zelda games and speculate wildly on how this movie might unfold. Will it honor its gaming roots while bringing something fresh to theaters? Only time will tell if Wes Ball can strike that perfect balance between serious adventures and whimsical fun.

If you’re as hyped as we are about this cinematic journey through Hyrule, stay tuned right here at SapoBledor for all your Triforce-related updates.