Reports suggest that the next video game adaptation in the works after the successful release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie is The Legend of Zelda. The game, first launched in 1986, follows the journey of Link, a hero who embarks on quests to save Princess Zelda and defeat the primary antagonist, Ganon, in the fictional world of Hyrule. Despite the game franchise's enormous success over the years, a movie adaptation by a major studio has failed to take off. However, according to a tip received by Jeff Sneider (via John Rocha), Universal is said to be closing a deal with Nintendo to produce a movie based on The Legend of Zelda. Screen Rant has reached out to the studios for further information, and you can read Sneider's comments or watch the full video below.
Universal is reportedly finalizing a significant agreement with Nintendo for The Legend of Zelda, which is anticipated to be the next major franchise under the Illumination-Nintendo banner. This news comes as no surprise to many, and further updates are expected to follow.
Source: John Rocha