“Nintendo Cinematic Universe incoming?!” – Fans LOL as live-action Legend of Zelda is set for a 2027 release

If you’ve ever owned a Nintendo console, you know that The Legend of Zelda series is one of the greatest in gaming history. With some of the highest-rated games of all time and a loyal fanbase that’s been hooked since the first game was released in 1986, fans just can’t get enough of the franchise. Now, considering how far CGI has come in movies, fans have long been asking for a Legend of Zelda film - and luckily for them, it’s officially happening!

The live-action The Legend of Zelda movie has been confirmed by Nintendo and is set to release in theaters on March 26, 2027. The news has left fans of the franchise thrilled, eager to see how their favorite characters will come to life in a live-action adaptation.

Hilarious fan reactions

While fans were excited about the movie, they also had some amusing things to say about it and took to the internet to share their hilarious reactions.

"Nintendo Cinematic Universe incoming?! 👀" a fan said.

After Marvel and DC, it looks like we have a new cinematic universe incoming, as this fan points out - the Nintendo Cinematic Universe! That could mean we might see other Nintendo games like Fire Emblem and Monster Hunter getting live-action adaptations, too!

The perfect cast (via @azianNFT / X)

This seems to be the most popular choice among fans for the casting of Link and Zelda in The Legend of Zelda movie - Tom Holland and Anya Taylor-Joy! And as this fan points out, they seem to fit the characters’ shoes perfectly.

"Please. Just don’t make Link talk too much. Let the Master Sword do the speaking," wrote another.

This user has no interest in hearing Link speak dialogues and would much rather see his sword do the talking. After all, he’s an exceptional swordsman in the games!

Make it animated! (via @NakeemHere / X)

Many fans have been wondering why Nintendo chose a live-action adaptation instead of an animated movie for The Legend of Zelda. Well, looks like we’ll find out in about two years!

"He MUST say "Well EXCUSE me, princess" at least once!!!" another commented.

Link has become quite the internet joke among Zelda fans for saying, “Well, excuse me, princess!” too many times. So, as this fan suggests, it has to be carried over into the live-action too!

The Legend of Zelda live-action movie release date announcement has certainly left fans excited and eager to see how it turns out. And with that, the countdown officially begins on March 26, 2027, when the film releases worldwide in theaters.