Ever since Nintendo and Illumination Entertainment's iconic Super Mario Bros. Movie made a killing at the global box office, rumors have been swirling about the next big Nintendo franchise to receive the cinematic treatment. Reports have recently emerged suggesting a potential collaboration between Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, and Nintendo to bring the beloved video game franchise, The Legend of Zelda, to the big screen.
According to Jeff Sneider and John Rocha's episode of The Hot Mic, Universal and Illumination are negotiating a deal with Nintendo to kickstart a Legend of Zelda film's development. This proposed project is rumored to be a significant milestone for Illumination, as it solidifies its position in the realm of video game adaptations.
This news arrives following an unfortunate leak in 2015 that put a premature end to Netflix's proposed live-action TV show based on The Legend of Zelda.
The incident was revealed by comedian and voice actor, Adam Conover, who provided insight into the matter due to his involvement in a now-canceled claymation Star Fox movie project with Nintendo.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, released on April 5, was a resounding success, capturing global audiences and breaking box office records.