Nintendo Plans More Zelda 'Contact Points' After Movie, Remake

What Nintendo Said

Nintendo used its Zelda 40th anniversary Direct to issue a statement about the franchise's future. Screen Rant reports the statement confirms a live-action movie for 2027 and an Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2, but also suggests a broader strategy.

The statement reads: "A live-action movie of The Legend of Zelda is planned for release in 2027. Going forward, we will take a variety of approaches to continually create contact points with Nintendo characters all over the world, working to convey the appeal of Nintendo's entertainment offerings to an even wider audience."

"A live-action movie of The Legend of Zelda is planned for release in 2027."

The Remake

Screen Rant notes that the Ocarina of Time Remake is also in the works for the Nintendo Switch 2, described as a way for a new generation to experience one of the most acclaimed games in the series. No release date was given for the remake.

What It Means

Screen Rant interprets the phrase "contact points" as Nintendo building a more connected Zelda universe, similar to how Fallout linked its show to the games. That could mean future mainline titles acknowledge events from the movie or other adaptations.

The Wilds era (Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom) was a major success, the article notes, but fan sentiment is pushing for something different. It remains to be seen whether Nintendo will take a risk or play it safe.

For now, Zelda fans have a movie in 2027 and a remake to look forward to. That is, if you consider a remake a 'contact point.'

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