The Legend Of Zelda Imagined As A Classic Hollywood Film In Fan-Made Trailer Ahead Of Live-Action Movie

A fan-made trailer shows what a classic Hollywood version of The Legend of Zelda would look like. Originally released in Japan, the adventure game made its way to North America on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987. Despite being one of the most popular and successful video game series of all time, The Legend of Zelda has only been adapted once to date with a 13-episode animated TV series. Link and the rest of Hyrule will finally be coming to the big screen in a Legend of Zelda movie from Kingdom of the Planetof the Apes director Wes Ball.

Before the movie hits screens, Abandoned Films has created a trailer that imagines what The Legend of Zelda would look like as a 1950s fantasy movie. Included with narration, the trailer moves throughout Hyrule and shows typical main characters from the game: Link, Princess Zelda, and Ganondorf. Sprinkled in the video are familiar locations like The Great Deku Tree, species including the Zora, and the iconic Master Sword. Check out the video below:

What This Means For The Legend Of Zelda Movie

The Movie Should Use As Many References As The Trailer

The trailer highlights different aspects from various games. With Nintendo publishing Zelda titles for nearly 40 years, countless hours and story elements can be pulled from the games. The trailer shows imagery similar to modern titles, like the critically acclaimed Tears of the Kingdom, but also takes inspiration from classic titles. A young and adult Link are featured, a story that comes from the N64's The Ocarina of Time. An interesting aspect of the trailer that it gets wrong is a right-handed Link. Excluding games that use motion control like Skyward Sword, Link is traditionally a southpaw.

Like the trailer, the best course of action for the movie could be to take elements from different games instead of adapting one of the epic tales. The Legend of Zelda is overflowing with lore and has endless possibilities. The movie itself could never be a strict adaptation, as Link famously does not speak in the Nintendo games. Given how the trailer seamlessly incorporates different aspects across Zelda's long history, the movie should take a similar approach.

Our Take The Legend Of Zelda Trailer

The Movie Should Have A Similar Vibe

The trailer takes an interesting angle by showing how classic Hollywood could have adapted the series. The upcoming film will have to take a different approach in its visuals, but the trailer has the right idea. The key to a Legend of Zelda movie is having the right feel over a strict adaptation. I'm much more concerned with the movie mirroring the feeling and vibe I get playing the games rather than trying to fit itself within The Legend of Zelda's confusing timeline. If the movie can get that right, it has a real chance to succeed.

Source: Abandoned Films/YouTube

The Legend of Zelda

Movie(s)

The Legend of Zelda (Live-Action)

Created by

Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka

Upcoming Films

The Legend of Zelda (Live-Action)

First TV Show

The Legend of Zelda

First Episode Air Date

September 8, 1989

Cast

Jonathan Potts, Cyndy Preston

The Legend of Zelda franchise follows the adventures of Link, an elf-like Hylian, and Princess Zelda as they protect the land of Hyrule from the evil warlord-turned-demon king Ganon. The series is known for its mix of action, adventure, and puzzle-solving elements, often revolving around the collection of the Triforce, a powerful relic left by the goddesses who created Hyrule. Each game features different incarnations of Link and Zelda, maintaining core elements while introducing new characters and settings.

Video Game(s)

The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess , The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Hyrule Warriors, Hyrule Warriors Legends (3DS), Cadence of Hyrule, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

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