The primary photos from The Legend of Zelda film are right here

Over the weekend, unofficial movies from filming of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda movie hit the internet, and now we’re getting our first correct take a look at Hyperlink and Zelda. Nintendo launched three photos in its Nintendo Immediately app in the present day as a part of slightly teaser indicating that filming has formally commenced. One picture reveals Hyperlink and Zelda with the luxurious backdrop of New Zealand behind them, whereas the others are close-ups on the characters themselves.

There wasn’t anything to go together with these images moreover the notice that the movie arrives on Might 7, 2027 as previously announced. Hyperlink is performed by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, whereas whereas Bo Bragason stars as Zelda.

Regardless of the minimal particulars, there are some things value noting right here. One, Hyperlink is in his signature inexperienced tunic relatively than the blue garb he primarily wears in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Zelda, then again, is rocking the blue. So good luck determining what period of the sport we’re in. In all probability, the film gained’t keep on with anyone explicit timeline or story however as an alternative mash all the things as much as create a brand new entry that stands by itself.

Much more thrilling is the truth that Zelda is armed with a bow, giving me hope that she’ll be greater than only a damsel in misery. It’s 2025, in spite of everything, and the titular character definitely deserves to smack down some moblins. I’m certain we’re all anticipating extra particulars — however on condition that filming has simply began, we’re in all probability going to be ready some time for a correct trailer.