Hey tech fans! Get ready for some thrilling news straight from the Nintendo universe!

Nintendo has officially announced that the eagerly awaited live-action movie, ‘The Legend of Zelda,’ is set to premiere on March 26, 2027. This announcement might feel a bit unusual as it follows closely after a Nintendo Direct event, where gamers typically expect a blast of updates.

This strategic timing was deliberate; Nintendo wishes to encourage fans to download its newly launched app, Nintendo Today!, to keep up with the latest updates. During the recent Nintendo Direct event, game director Shigeru Miyamoto unveiled the app, and those who acted quickly were the first to learn about the movie’s release date through this exclusive channel.

The Nintendo Today! app is designed to provide daily news about various Nintendo games, allowing fans to tailor their experience by focusing on their favorite franchises.

In an age where familiar franchises are being adapted into movies and shows, Nintendo’s reminder about the ‘Zelda’ film comes at an interesting time. Despite the crowded landscape, leveraging established intellectual property has been financially beneficial for Nintendo, as demonstrated by the success of the ‘Super Mario Bros.’ movie, which grossed an impressive $1.3 billion worldwide.

While ‘Zelda’ may not have the universal fame of ‘Mario,’ it boasts its own impressive credentials with over 34 million copies of ‘Breath of the Wild’ sold, surpassing even the beloved Pokémon franchise.

As we gear up for more exciting updates regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, making sure to stay updated via the Nintendo Today! app might just be the best way to catch upcoming news!