This Zelda Movie Is Going To Be...Interesting 

one thing that i've thought of about the topic of Link talking, I really think they'll use the manga for inspiration of Link's personality. In those, specifically the Twilight Princess, Ocarina of Time, and Majora's Mask manga, he has a more serious and mature personality that's still caring, it honestly fits him

i hope chris pratt is zelda

They could always give Link the John Wick treatment. He talks a bit, but not as much as Zelda does. Though what I'm afraid of is if they eventually bring in the Rito. Just like with what you said about the Zora, I wouldn't want a very realistic bird person. But something closer to how Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom interpret the Rito

People thought that the decective pikachu movie was going to be bad because it was live action and that film was great, so I think that it could work with Zelda

People kept forgetting the reason Link doesn't talk is because in the game, he's your stand in. Movie Link is not your stand in, he's his own character so of course he is going to speak and I hope he speak a lot. Different medium, different rules altogether.

As a big maze runner fan, I can assume that this Zelda movie will be insane. Looking forward to this movie

#1 fear is casting… if it where animation all you have to worry about is voice acting and making a character sound right. Now they have 3 of the most iconic video game characters ever made and they need to find actors that look like, sound like and can act like them… has me worried a little bit ngl. Also I think animated movies are just way more expressive

This Avi Arad guy worked on Bratz: The Movie (2007)..... Its safe to say we are in good hands

I'm still holding out hope for an animated adaptation, especially with all of the amazing fan folms we've had over the years that adapted LoZ into the the Studio Ghibli artstyle

2023 has been filled with great things! The release of TotK, the birth of my second child, my first starting school, and now a LoZ movie announcement??? This can’t get any better!!! 🎉

While I am a bit disappointed that we aren't getting a Ghibili Zelda movie, here are my suggestion for Wes Ball that myself and other Zelda fans really wanted to see in a live action version: -History of Hyrule, the Goddess Hylia, Demon King Demise and the Triforce - Ganondorf as the main baddy with some more in depth into his character - Link x Princess Zelda's relationship. - Cast anyone that isn’t Tom Holland for Link. - Link’s inner struggle between being a Hero of Hyrule and his own happiness. - An original story ( not a copy of OT, BOTW or TOTK) that is well structured with it's own set of characters, a new version of Hyrule, and a epic action- fantasy with a dash of gritty realism that is build by confident writers. - Other hidden abilities the Master Sword can do other than sealing away the darkness

Ocarina of time is the perfect story to tell.

This is my hope...that the last thing in their heads is to make a movie for a "modern audience" nor with "modern sensibilities" in mind. I hope this movie takes most of its artistic inspiration from Epics like The Lord of the Rings, Princess Mononoke, Willow and The Dark Crystal. I miss great/timeless fantacy stories with heroes and characters like Aragon, Frodo/Sam or Willow. I love Demon Slayer's Tanjiro and Nezuko. Two heroes who are evolving and enough time is allowed to show their growth with the help of their friends and the guidance of their forebears. I miss old sages like Gandalf. I hope Link is not all powerful, wise and skilled from the start. I hope they make an epic with heart that anyone can relate with. Disney has made plenty of dull characters who are all powerful, who are initially overshadowed by others and dream to become greater than their peers. Tanjiro's dream is to have a simple life and restore his sisters humanity. Willow, Frodo and Sam all are called in for a greater cause but understand how small they are in a vast world. Aragon has no desire to rule men for his own glory but cares for his friends and what is right. Disney wants to "Let the past die. Kill it if you have to" But I think this is one of the main reasons they are doing so bad these days...We have forgotten our humanity in movies. This story can be Epic, magical and timeless.

Im just hoping Sony doesnt have some bs planned...

I'm actually very excited for live action. I can't wait to see what they do with this.

I am generally pretty excited for the zelda film. The fact that a movie is being made based off my favorite game franchise of all time baffles me. I am also kinda worried that the live action won't do the series justice and that it will seem, just odd. I believe that Nintendo will be able to make a good movie based off the series but I do still think animation style like the mario movie would have suited better.

I bet you the voice actor for link is going to be making millions

I'm thinking the movie will probably look something like Game of Thrones. You probably won't see Link in his recognizable green clothing and you probably won't see Zelda in a pink dress. I'm guessing PG13 with adult themes. Apart from the story it'll probably be unrecognizable to most fans. That's my guess anyway.

Okay, hear me out. Cast Tobey Maguire as Link, cast Andrew Garfield as Toon Link, and cast Tom Holland as Kid Link.

I really hope they set it in the same world as BOTW/HW/TOTK since those games are most fresh in people's minds. Recognisable places, characters, references etc. Get the Champions or Sages in along with references to Zonai, the Dragons etc. Though at the same time, would be amazing if they cast a child and adult Link, as a nod to OOT. It would be a good way to introduce people to him speaking because hearing a child speak feels more natural and simple. It could be part of playing, fighting or whatever. Once you get used to kid Link talking, it would build up the suspense and excitement for the adult voice (and reduce potential cringe of hearing him talk after all these decades).

I think the best game to adapt or maybe look for guidance towards would be twilight Princess. The story and characters are more grounded, not too cartoony, and a lot of it is based off of real life. Plus it’s their best Zelda game imo and I’d love to see it and see an older link instead of a child. I pray this movie ends up being great and honestly I hope it turns out to be the best movie of all time and turns into a series maybe or has sequels. Also I think in this Zelda they should make Link in his teens and in the beginning he has a sorta Guts vibe but toned down, where he’s a man of few words but has a softer side and such. Also for an actor for Link, I think the dude that plays Dalton from insidious looks like a good link, and he really wouldn’t need to talk

my worry is this will ruin link as a silent protagonist, and as a gender ambiguous character which was a large part of the inspiration for his original design. if he's cast as a real man who talks then all that disappears. it could be cool if he actually *does* end up being mute and uses subtitled sign language...

Zelda better be Zelda Williams

I actually think the story of Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity would make a good place to have the movie.

Nah the rock as a Goron 💀💀

Noice, now we can have Seth Rogen as Ganondorf, No one as Link, and Chris Pratt as Zelda

Hey Nin10doland! I'm cautiously optimistic for this. I don't know what to expect story-wise. If it is an adaptation of any past game, Twilight Princess would fit most visually and I would love it personally since it's my favorite 3D Zelda game and my childhood Zelda game and my introduction to Zelda in general too.

Finally we have been waiting for this! I don’t care if it’s live action I will love it!

Imagine instead of one movie we get a trilogy. First movie is about child link and zelda where our villain will be something like the original ganon or calamity. Second movie we have a skyward sword link. Ganondorf is introduced and is the main villain for the second. Final movie. Botw age link. There could be 2 options for this 1) Tears of the kingdom demon ganon as main villain with another side villain such as Majora or Zant. 2) they bring Astor back who is plotting to revive a demon king. This is not ganondorf but instead Demise. Girahirm can be there aswell. At the end Ganondorf somehow redeems himself and all 3 parts of the triforce fight in one final battle against Demise

I dont care how good it is, i just need to see chris pratt as zelda and a canon HD bokoblin

The Legend of Zelda Movie Directed by: Guillermo del Toro. Screenplay by: Guillermo del Toro, Justin Rhodes and Peter Briggs Story by: Guillermo del Toro and Scott Frank Produced by: Guillermo del Toro, Wes Ball, Joe Hartwick Jr., Shigeru Miyamoto, Avi Arad, Erik Howsam and Joe Roth Executive Produced by: Guillermo del Toro, Simon Kinberg and Ryan Coogler Cinematography: George Richmond Edited by: Maryonn Brandon and Julia Wong Music by: Danny Elfman

For those of you who have doubts of a Smash Bros. Movie, there is a way they can make it work. Animation and Live action combined. It has been done before in “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”, “Chip ‘N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse”. Don’t think for a second that Nintendo could refuse to go that route.

The Lord of the Rings movies are the only way to make a live action Zelda work. "Well, excuuuuuuse me, Princess!"

Omg the thumbnail for this video looks KILLER i hope the movie looks like that

I can't wait.

I’m still waiting for the Kirby movie next year. Any other fans like me?

Cartoony?! Bro, Modern Zelda has more of an Anime than a Cartoon, and it is definitely more Realistic than Mario

Here's my idea for a teaser trailer for the movie: Basically, you have the Great Deku Tree speaking, along with scenes where Zelda is captured by Ganondorf, Link fights off King Dodongo, etc. before the movie's title of The Legend of Zelda appears on screen.

A creepy Zelda movie COUNT ME IN

The thumbnail is on point

A Legend of Zelda movie is only a couple hour old news for me right now, but gosh it hadn't occurred to me to fear for how they could mess it up until you pointed it out. You do bring up good points though. I will hope for something as quality as a Lord of the Rings or Avatar style, & I think Nintendo has a good chance of pulling it off well. Just the fact of their high standards & care they put into their games, I think we most likely have something to look forward to.

Link’s most likely gonna talk, because he probably wouldn’t matter more than fighting if not, and he talked in the old animated series for TLOZ. One of his iconic lines was “Well excuuuuuse me, Princess!”.

I just hope they do what the One Piece live action series did. Dramatic sets, practical effects and makeup instead of CGI (where possible) and relatively unknown actors as the stars

i would personally love to see a 12 hour Zelda movie...

8:00 If you ask me it could have a actual real world setting as a starting point.

I have to say I am excited for this movie, but another thought in my head would be that maybe some things aren’t really meant to be, but I think this movie could also be something extraordinary

Here's a thought how about movie link can speak sign language, and we learn the tragic back story of why he can't talk.

5:16 Maybe it could be like the transition sequence from Hercules when he’s overcoming the rest of his trials.

If Link talks, he should say, "Well exxccuusse me, Princess!"

i’m actually so excited and scared at the same time omg

I would love to see a pg 13 adaptation that is darker than "happy fantasy land where we beat the bad guy" a darker theme could provide a much better story for the movie

For me I am big on original storyline. As someone who used to write fanfic, one thing I have learned is that being creative is one thing, but going over board and with big ideas when scripting can lead to a compromised storyline. And fans will pick up on this especially if events are out of order or are completely missing. I hope that those involved with scripting pay close attention to the sequence of events in the Legond of Zelda storyline. Moreover, that they do not write something that completely punches holes in the original storyline there by throwing everything off. I say this because I have seen this happen in other movies or tv series. Especially those that had been taken over by Netflix in terms of production

I can tell this movie is gonna be good already I can’t wait for it

What are the animated scenes from ocarina of time shown at around 1:40

The beginning: with the three original goddesses making the world of hyrule and the triforce, ganondorf's rise to power, Zelda and Link saving the world from dark evil.

If tingle is in the movie the actor must be the age of 35 in real life.

The only thing I want now, is Josh Brolin to play Ganondorf

Okay but Danny Devito as Tingle? Perfect XD

6:00 Could have his inter voice do narrating and or have him be able to do sign language.

I think Thomas Brodie Sangster could be our Link. He's got the look, he's a good actor, and has a history working with Wes Ball.

5:56 That actually cracked me up. "Hiyah! Heuy! Hoouuu! Heyah!" That's actually what a karate trainee would say. 🤣🤣🤣

1:15 Well am getting mix feelings on this.

Here a question I have, should morshu or zelda cdi get a bit of reference in the movie?

Remember we’ve seen fish people in the Pirates films. We know it can be done to a good degree

Danny Devido as Tingle would fit so well I’m not even joking

6:44 Link DOES talk in BOTW and TOTK. That is what the dialogue options are.

"Excuse me Princess" - Link used to have a voice in the 80's.

What I could see bing cool is a first person view and that type of movie. Like we see it happen through Link's eyes that could help with LInk not talking

I hope they have the champions! Lmao Dany Debido as Tingle 😂😂😂

Now, as someone who has enjoyed many stick figure animations= I know for sure that you can make good experiences without *any speaking roles at all* just fine- compared to that, a Silent protagonist is more than doable. That said, you don't often see stick-figure shows playing in theaters. And I can understand that It's probably in Nintendo's best interest to make the movie as accessible as possible. Not just to people who don't play the games, but for people who may also literally have impaired vision in addition to the voice. It's gonna be interesting to see what Nintendo thinks a good Link would be, for the people who aren't playing as them.

Not Danny Devito as tingle💀

4:59 Could lead to a trilogy if you ask me.

The thing ive been wanting since i played Zelda 3( ALTTP) and always wanted a zelda movie...and as each new game came out i wanted it more...especially when OOT,MM,BOTW,and now TOTK have been such epic games and the storyline is so ....structured,lol....then they did lord of the rings...and i feel like u cant get better than those movies, as far as that type of fantasy movie.....but i hope they do it justice

Honestly a more serious story like loz needs a live action more than an animated story to feel right. I imagine it’ll be like a tamer game of thrones.

I think when they make the live action legend of zelda movie there gonna give link a voice and do easter eggs of different characters and objects and areas from all the legend of Zelda games or make it a different universe like the Super Mario Bros movie

which zelda game will it be on? ocarina of time + majora's mask? botw and totk?

as long as joss whedon doesnt get his filthy hands on the script ill be happy

I want my ravioli to be in here 🦅….. we need charecter development and the champions. The story of botw is honestly one of the best…. Come on, movie!!!

Danny Devito as tingle PLEASE

With Nintendo and Sony being rivals before, I hope things don't go wrong with this. I have high expectations, and suspicions too.

Should be a film adaptation of Hylia’s Chosen Hero

I hope they cast the Rock as Ganondorf and Will Smith as Zelda. That would be perfect...

8:14 Well it would of been like a record of Ragnarok or with this now Who frame Rodger Rabbit.

The Nintendo and the film studio execs probably debated for days on whether to make it animated or live-action: so I'd love to be the fly on the wall to hear their reasons to make it a live action

It would be great if they made it a flim series like Harry Potter or Lord of Rings. Zelda could be made so epic! The more i think of it the more i think its a great idea.

I’ve been tellin by people for years it’ll be live action and even made a video about it a year ago going why it was the most likely option. That being said, I do think they’ll do an animated Zelda at some point. I mean, technically they already have, but it’s one of the few more heavy IP’s Nintendo has, so they could make different kinds of adaptations and explore different stories in different ways.

The voice actor of link just has to say “Ha!! Uhh”

Imagine this being the beginning of the LOZ cinematic universe with alternative timelines :) I could like it but i am a little scared it turns out to be an Eragon case

Link does speak in several games... even if it is just a small word like in windwaker where he speak to the statues saying "come-on!!"

I’d bet good money that the movie is going to be Ocarina of Time. Starts with child Link, progresses to adult Link, it’s the most “Zelda” story and the best entry-point for audiences that have never played the games

Tbh I'd love to see Idris Alba play Gannondorf, that would ve so dope, he can play such a good bad guy

whered the title pic come from

Bet ppl 5 bux that this movie will be a pg-13 movie because of the demon king ganondorf

8:31 there’s no reason you can’t have a live action CGI mix for Smash. Link and Zelda can be live action, Mario and DK and Kirby can be CGI. Samus can be CGI in suit and live action when not in the suit. It’s video games. We can make it make sense!

He chose my two favorite scenes from Age Of Calamity 😂😂😂

What they might do is show Links back story of how he became Zelda royal guard and when he was younger and that is when he talks the most. To later when he doesn’t really talk at all

In an alternate reality if Robin Williams was still alive i would've had him as the king of Hyrule and his daughter Zelda Williams be Princess Zelda. Since they love the series so much.

I’m now imagining John Cleese as King Rhoam

Hopefully its like avatar in my opinion plus how they will explain the birth of the tri force plus the master sword

Personally I’m really excited.Yes,while I am scared about how the movie will be handled I have faith in Nintendo that they’ll do a great job