The ‘Legend of Zelda’ Movie Finds a Streaming Home Ahead of Theatrical Release

The Legend of Zelda has yet to arrive in theaters, but we now know where it’s heading once it’s ready for streaming. This upcoming live-action Nintendo film will be exclusively streaming on Netflix, following a new licensing deal it made with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Thanks to this latest deal, the streaming giant could become the home of Nintendo’s other film projects, depending on whether Sony is producing them.

According to a press release, Netflix announced a “landmark global Pay-1 licensing deal” that gives the streaming giant the rights to release Sony movies on the platform in the U.S., Germany, and Southeast Asia. Some of the films included in this deal are Uncharted, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, It Ends With Us, Anyone But You,and Venom: The Last Dance, as well as the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie and Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. As for when The Legend of Zelda will launch on the streaming platform, that date has yet to be revealed.

Netflix’s Vice President of Licensing and Programming Strategy, Lauren Smith, commented on the latest deal, stating that their audiences love Sony movies and having exclusive access to their titles would add “value” to their subscriptions.

“Our members all over the world love movies and giving them exclusive access to Sony’s much loved films adds incredible value to their subscriptions. Sony’s impressive slate of iconic film franchises like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and originals like Anyone But You have been popular with our U.S. audience and now we’re excited to expand that offering to our members all around the world.”

As of writing, Netflix currently has The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which has recently become a streaming hit again, especially since the sequel is just months away. However, the streaming giant doesn’t hold the exclusive streaming rights to the animated feature, as it’s also available on Prime Video. Once The Legend of Zelda arrives on Netflix, it might become a sought-after platform for Nintendo movie fans.

What’s ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Movie About?

The Legend of Zelda is a live-action film adaptation of the 1986 Nintendo video game franchise of the same name. The film is currently in production, with Wes Ball (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) in the director’s chair and stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda. At the moment, there is no word on who’s playing the antagonist, Ganon, or any details about the plot. However, a listing on the Film & Television Industry Alliance teased that it will feature our green-clothed hero on a hero’s quest, solving puzzles and fighting monsters. Production is scheduled to end sometime in April 2026. In addition, legendary Nintendo game developer Shigeru Miyamoto is involved in this project.

The Legend of Zelda debuts in theaters on May 7, 2027, and will stream on Netflix at a later date. Follow Collider to stay up to date with the latest updates.