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Nintendo announced the casting of Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda for its upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie, set to release on May 7, 2027, with the storyline details still under wraps.
Jon M. Chu is set to direct a live-action Hot Wheels movie for Mattel, Warner Bros, and Bad Robot, inspired by the popular toy car brand, with a script by Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier. The film aims to showcase the brand's themes of imagination and thrill, and is part of a broader collaboration involving multiple toy brands and media projects.
Legendary Entertainment is developing a live-action Street Fighter movie, casting Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, with other notable actors like Shane Gillis, Noah Centineo, and Jason Momoa. The film is set to begin production in Australia in August, but release details are still under wraps.
Paramount Pictures is developing an R-rated, live-action adaptation of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" franchise based on the graphic novel series "The Last Ronin," targeting an adult audience. The story is set in a dystopian future where one remaining Turtle seeks revenge against a totalitarian despot ruling New York City. This marks the first adaptation of the franchise for an adult audience and follows the success of the graphic novel series, which ranked second on Circana BookScan’s list of the top selling graphic novels in 2023.
Paramount Pictures is set to adapt the dark and R-rated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin" comic book miniseries into a live-action movie, marking the first R-rated film in the franchise's history. The story follows the last surviving turtle seeking revenge in an alternate future New York City ruled by a fascist leader. The comic series was a massive hit for IDW Publishing, and the movie adaptation is still in early stages with no director attached yet.
DC Studios is moving forward with a live-action Teen Titans movie, with Ana Nogueira set to pen the screenplay. The project, led by James Gunn and Peter Safran, marks the first live-action feature for the iconic teen heroes, who have previously found success in animated series and a feature film. Nogueira, known for her acting and writing, is also working on the Supergirl standalone feature for DC.
"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" director Destin Daniel Cretton is set to write and direct a live-action adaptation of the popular anime and manga series Naruto, with the blessing and oversight of creator Masashi Kishimoto. Cretton, known for his work in the Marvel universe, will produce the film alongside Avi Arad, and the project marks a significant move in the development of the adaptation since 2015.
Dwayne Johnson confirmed that the live-action version of "Moana" has found its leading lady, but did not reveal her identity. The original team, including Johnson and Lin Manuel Miranda, will be involved in the project, with filming set to start later this year. Additionally, Disney announced an animated sequel to "Moana," set for release in November. Auli'i Cravalho's involvement in the sequel has not been confirmed.
Mattel is developing a live-action film based on its American Girl doll line, with the movie being produced by Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures, and Temple Hill Entertainment. Lindsey Anderson Beer, the writer of "Pet Cemetery: Bloodlines," will write the script and produce the film. This project adds to the 14 live-action films already in development for Mattel Films, including movies based on Hot Wheels, Magic 8 Ball, Polly Pocket, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, and UNO. The American Girl doll movie was previously planned with MGM in 2019 but fell through.
Patricia Summersett, the voice actress for Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda video games, expressed her enthusiasm for playing the character in a live-action movie adaptation. Summersett stated that she feels a strong connection to the fan base and finds the role to be an "absolute joy."
Nintendo and Sony Pictures are teaming up to create a live-action film adaptation of the popular video game series, The Legend of Zelda. The film will be co-produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad, with Wes Ball set to direct. While details about the cast and plot are still unknown, the movie will need to satisfy fans who have been disappointed by previous video game adaptations. The Legend of Zelda franchise has been a huge success for Nintendo, with its latest installment selling 10 million copies in just three days.
Nintendo and Sony are teaming up to produce a live-action Legend of Zelda movie, with Avi Arad and Shigeru Miyamoto as producers and Wes Ball as the director. Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle theatrical distribution and co-financing. The specific Zelda story to be explored in the film is unclear, but it is speculated that it could be based on the successful game, Breath of the Wild.
Nintendo has confirmed that it is working on a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, with Wes Ball set to direct and Shigeru Miyamoto serving as a producer. The movie will be co-financed by Nintendo and Sony, with Nintendo covering over 50% of the cost. This announcement aligns with Nintendo's broader ambitions to expand into the entertainment industry, including theme park attractions and the upcoming Super Mario movie. While details about the Zelda movie are scarce, Miyamoto stated that it will take time to complete.
Rich Lambert, the creative director of Elder Scrolls Online, expressed his enthusiasm for the idea of turning the iconic gaming franchise into a live-action movie or TV series. While nothing concrete is in the works at the moment, Lambert and Bethesda are open to the possibility of adapting the Elder Scrolls world into a different medium. Fans have long been calling for an Elder Scrolls adaptation, and Lambert believes there are still many untold stories within the franchise that could be explored.
In the live-action version of The Little Mermaid, Scuttle has been turned into a Gannet instead of a seagull. Director Rob Marshall explained that this change was made to better fit the story and raise the stakes for Ariel's first trip to the surface. Gannets are diving birds that can provide information to Ariel underwater, unlike seagulls.