Nintendo Drops Bombshell on Future Projects Amidst Zelda Movie Rumors

Illumination Entertainment, known for their recent successful partnership with Nintendo for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, has denied rumors of a potential The Legend of Zelda movie. Despite speculations about their next collaboration, Illumination Entertainment CEO Chris Meledandri has confirmed that a Zelda film is not currently in development. Meledandri emphasized the strength of their partnership with Nintendo but dismissed the rumor, stating, "I don't know where that came from."

I am unsure about the source of that information. While it's understandable for people to assume things given our successful collaboration, my position on Nintendo's board of directors may have contributed to those assumptions. However, the details of the rumors are not something I can confirm. The focus should be on what's next for Nintendo and Illumination.

Could a Legend of Zelda Movie Still Happen?

Illumination and Nintendo have yet to announce another film collaboration following their successful partnership on The Super Mario Bros Movie. However, given the impressive box office earnings of the first film, it is highly likely that a sequel is in the works. Unfortunately, development of the sequel has been put on hold due to the ongoing writers strike. The Writers Guild of America is currently fighting for fair compensation for writers, which has resulted in delays in the film industry as writers have put down their pencils until an agreement is reached.

Nintendo has expressed their interest in creating movies based on their beloved video game franchises, with The Legend of Zelda being one of their most lucrative properties. While no specific projects have been announced, the vast array of titles available, such as Kirby, Star Fox, Pokémon, Animal Crossing, and Final Fantasy, provide ample opportunities for future adaptations. The fantastical world of The Legend of Zelda with its captivating characters and creatures is sure to draw in viewers, even those who haven't played the games, similar to the appeal of popular series like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, House of the Dragon, and The Wheel of Time. However, it is understandable that Nintendo would focus on exploring all possibilities within the Mario franchise before branching out into other ventures.

Source: The Wrap