Universal and Nintendo plan “The Legend of Zelda” movie after the success of “Super Mario Bros.”

The world of cinema was rocked by the unprecedented success of “Super Mario Bros. The Movie” in Mexico and around the world. In our country, it has become the highest-grossing film of all time, and globally it has only been surpassed by “Frozen 2” as the largest animated film to date.

After the impressive results, nintendo and universal, collaboratively, announced that they would explore producing films based on other Nintendo franchises. And now it seems that time is about to arrive.

Jeff Sneider, a well-known gaming industry insider, revealed on the podcast The hot mic That Nintendo is about to close a deal with Illumination Studios to produce a film based on ‘The Legend of Zelda’. This franchise is also having a great moment following the release of its latest installment, ‘Tears of the Kingdom’.

After the statements of Shigeru Miyamoto and the impressive achievements of Super Mario Bros., it’s not unreasonable to imagine that a film from this other famous franchise is already being planned. Eiji Aonuma, producer of the series, also expressed his conviction “The Legend of Zelda” has the potential to branch out into other medialike the cinema.

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Illumination Studios and Nintendo without confirming the adaptation

So far, neither company has given any indication that this will happen, but Jeff Sneider is known to have reliable sources to disclose this type of information. We just have to wait for a possible official announcement in the near future.

Even Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney praised the work of Illumination Studios and noticed that people like to enjoy entertainment in movie theaters. For those who prefer the seventh art experience in the comfort of their own home, the digital version of “Super Mario Bros. The Movie” has been out for a few weeks.

Excitement and anticipation are at an all-time high as ‘The Legend of Zelda’ fans can’t wait to see their favorite hero, Link, come to life on the big screen. Nintendo’s success story in the world of video games, combined with the talent of Illumination Studios, promises an epic film that will capture the magic and adventure that characterize the beloved franchise.

Imagine a vast and picturesque Hyrule, with its mysterious forests, towering mountains and legendary castles. With a captivating narrative and memorable characters, the film of “Legend of Zelda” has the potential to transport us to a world full of dangers, puzzles and exciting battles.

While no cast or plot details have been revealed yet, it’s safe to say that fans are hoping the film captures the unique essence of the Zelda saga and delivers an unforgettable cinematic experience. We hope that soon we will have concrete news and we will be able to immerse ourselves in this legendary universe on the big screen.