There is more Legend of Zelda to come next year to continue the series’ 40th anniversary celebrations, as has been reiterated by Nintendo boss Shuntaro Furukawa.
In Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, the company’s president touched on what fans can expect from its flagship action-adventure franchise in 2027.
“Over the course of this year and next, we will pursue a variety of initiatives to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda,” Furukawa said.
“In addition to games, we will expand opportunities for consumers to experience its world through the movie, music, character merchandise, and more.
“We will make the series even more appealing by offering different ways to enjoy it, both for those who cherish its earlier titles and for those discovering it for the first time.”
The upcoming live-action movie, simply titled The Legend of Zelda, will debut exclusively in theaters on April 30th, 2027.
The “music” Furukawa mentioned likely includes The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert, a worldwide orchestral tour celebrating music throughout the series. It will kick off in North America from February, go to Europe in April, and arrive in Australia in May. Specific dates and ticket information are available on the official website, though most events have now sold out.
As for “character merchandise,” Hasbro has a Heroes of Hyrule toy line planned for Spring 2027. Other future releases include the Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo, as well as the upcoming Tears of the Kingdom: Secrets of the Zonai art book from Dark Horse, which will launch on March 30th, 2027 (after being delayed from its planned October 2026 release).
Hasbro’s Legend of Zelda Electronic Master Sword, inspired by the legendary blade’s appearance in Tears of the Kingdom, will arrive in Spring 2027. It’s 27 inches long and has more than 15 touch- and motion-activated sounds. Fans can also expect a new collaboration with HUZZLE, a brand known for its intricate 3D puzzles, to bring Master Sword and Hylian Shield pieces.
The Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is available now. Nintendo Wire’s launch guide advises where to buy the various editions of the game, the new Zelda-themed Switch 2 console and Pro Controller, the Electric Ocarina, and more.
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Written by Reece Heather
A veteran Zelda Universe editor and First-class journalism graduate, Reece emerged with a Nintendo 64 and a lifelong obsession after a narrow escape from Santa’s Naughty List in 1998. Outside of games, he’s reading Punisher comics, being bossed around by his cocker spaniel, and cornering innocent bystanders to rant about the importance of game preservation.
