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In a surprising twist, Sony and Nintendo, typically fierce competitors in the gaming industry, have joined forces for the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. During his Consumer Electronics Show 2024 address, CEO Kenichiro Hirada took a moment to build anticipation for the upcoming film, marking a noteworthy occurrence given the historical rivalry between the two companies.
Hirada expressed enthusiasm about the project, stating, "This live-action film will deliver an amazing tale of adventure and discovery." The collaboration between Sony Pictures, Nintendo, and Marvel producer Avi Arad was announced in late 2023, with Zelda's creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, overseeing the film. Miyamoto, who played an advisory role in the highly successful 2023 release, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed over $1.3 billion, adds a promising element to the project.
The journey to a live-action Zelda production has seen its share of rumors, with reports in 2015 suggesting a Netflix TV show and later in 2018 with Adi Shankar linked to a series. However, the current confirmation of a movie directed by Wes Ball, known for The Maze Runner, leaves fans eager for details on the storyline and casting decisions for iconic characters like Zelda and Link.
The collaboration between Sony and Nintendo is a far cry from their shared history 33 years ago when they unveiled the Nintendo PlayStation console at CES 1991. Despite the initial partnership, Nintendo withdrew, and all 200 prototypes were believed to have been destroyed. Nonetheless, a few surviving units emerged over the years, with one selling for a significant sum in 2020.
Hirada expressed enthusiasm about the project, stating, "This live-action film will deliver an amazing tale of adventure and discovery." The collaboration between Sony Pictures, Nintendo, and Marvel producer Avi Arad was announced in late 2023, with Zelda's creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, overseeing the film. Miyamoto, who played an advisory role in the highly successful 2023 release, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed over $1.3 billion, adds a promising element to the project.
The journey to a live-action Zelda production has seen its share of rumors, with reports in 2015 suggesting a Netflix TV show and later in 2018 with Adi Shankar linked to a series. However, the current confirmation of a movie directed by Wes Ball, known for The Maze Runner, leaves fans eager for details on the storyline and casting decisions for iconic characters like Zelda and Link.
The collaboration between Sony and Nintendo is a far cry from their shared history 33 years ago when they unveiled the Nintendo PlayStation console at CES 1991. Despite the initial partnership, Nintendo withdrew, and all 200 prototypes were believed to have been destroyed. Nonetheless, a few surviving units emerged over the years, with one selling for a significant sum in 2020.