Forget the Delayed Game Quote, Miyamoto Shortens Zelda Movie Release

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Published May 13, 2026, 6:40 PM EDT

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Shigeru Miyamoto might be known for a quote about video games that he never actually said, but that doesn't apply to movies, as he revealed that the live-action Legend of Zelda film will be launching earlier than anticipated.

The famous quote that's often attributed to Shigeru Miyamoto is, "A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad." Turns out, he never actually said it, though the sentiment is correct, especially when so many gamers trash developers online whenever a title is pushed back.

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Surprisingly, Miyamoto has announced that a Nintendo project isn't being delayed, but is being pushed forward. In a post on Twitter/X, Miyamoto has confirmed that the release date of the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie will now be a month earlier than originally stated.

The Legend Of Zelda Movie Is Launching A Week Earlier Than Expected

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When The Legend of Zelda movie was initially delayed, its release date was changed to May 7, 2026. According to Miyamoto, the movie is now launching a week earlier, and will hit theaters on April 30, 2027.

Fans have every reason to be skeptical about the new release date, considering how often films are delayed. However, The Legend of Zelda movie has wrapped production, meaning that there's a good chance it will launch on the new release date.

According to Miyamoto, the movie is now launching a week earlier, and will hit theaters on April 30, 2027.

So, why has The Legend of Zelda movie had its release date brought forward? While there are a few films launching near it, none of them are big-name movies that would threaten its bottom line. It's unlikely that anyone going to see The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One was torn between seeing both films.

Hopefully, the fact that The Legend of Zelda movie is launching sooner than expected means that the studio has full confidence in the shot footage and no significant reworking/reshoots need to be completed. The end result could lead to a film that challenges the Mario movie dominance at the box office, at least as far as video game adaptations are concerned.