Zelda 40th Anniversary Plans: Official Announcements vs. Leaks

Live-Action Zelda Film (Wes Ball)

The live-action Legend of Zelda film is also fully confirmed and has already completed principal photography. Key details:

• Director: Wes Ball (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes)
• Writers: T.S. Nowlin and Derek Connolly
• Cast: Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda
• Production: Principal photography began in November 2025 in New Zealand and wrapped in April 2026; the film is now in post-production
• Release date: April 30, 2027 (moved up one week from May 2027 to align with Japan's Golden Week)
• Producers: Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad; produced by Sony Pictures (Columbia) and Nintendo

The film was originally announced in November 2023 and has gone through multiple date adjustments . Miyamoto himself confirmed the final April 30 date via Nintendo's social channels .

Unconfirmed Leaks and Rumors

The rest of the items circulating online come entirely from leakers and insiders. Nintendo has made no official announcements about any of them.

Leaked 40th Anniversary Logo

Leaker Necro' Felipe (Necrolipe) claims to have seen an official Zelda 40th anniversary logo and created a mock-up of it. Another leaker, NintenDeals, says they have also seen the logo . Some reports suggest the logo will surface alongside Zelda-themed hardware . Important caveat: This is entirely from leakers — Nintendo has not shown or confirmed any anniversary logo.

Limited-Edition Switch 2 Pro Controller

Multiple insiders, including Shpeshal_Nick and Necrolipe, claim a "Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition" is in development . It is described as black with green tips, gold accents, and a gold D-pad with a Triforce emblem between the buttons . The controller is rumored to launch alongside the Ocarina of Time remake . Early speculation tied it to Ocarina of Time specifically, but insiders later clarified it is part of the broader 40th anniversary celebration .

Limited-Edition 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Console

Leakers also claim Nintendo is developing a special-edition Zelda-themed Switch 2 console tied to the franchise's 40th anniversary, rather than to Ocarina of Time specifically . Reports from Vice and other outlets say a limited-edition Zelda Switch 2 is "currently in the works" . Key detail: Early rumors suggested an Ocarina-themed console, but later leaks indicate it will be a broader 40th anniversary design .

What About Other Rumored Games?

Fans have also long hoped for Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD ports or remasters for Switch 2. As of now, Nintendo has not confirmed any such ports . Some insiders, like Nate the Hate, have said they have heard "not even a whisper" about an Ocarina remake — though Nintendo has since proved that wrong with its official announcement .

A Note on Timing

February 21, 2026 marked the 40th anniversary of the original Legend of Zelda game's release in Japan. Nintendo did not make any major announcements on that date, which left some fans disappointed . However, the June 2026 Direct and the upcoming film release indicate Nintendo is pacing its celebration across the full year and into 2027.

Bottom Line

Only the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 and the live-action film are officially confirmed. The anniversary logo, Pro Controller, and themed Switch 2 console all come from unverified leaks. For now, fans should treat any hardware announcement as speculation until Nintendo makes it official.