'The Legend of Zelda' Netflix TV Series Release Date and News; What Game Will This Show Follow?

By Mark Rollins
The Legend of Zelda Series
The Legend of Zelda: The Series, coming to Netflix! Nerdist/Netflix/Nintendo

Lately, there has been a lot of news from Netflix about certain series making a comeback.  For example, Jessica Jones is definitely getting a Season 2, and Orange is the New Black, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Grace and Frankie have their next season release dates planned as well.  There will also be some new content, and this includes a television series based on The Legend of Zelda.  This is what is known about The Legend of Zelda series Release Date.

In case you do not know about video games for the past thirty years (yes, The Legend of Zelda series is almost that old) Zelda is one of Nintendo's biggest intellectual properties.  The video game is about the adventures of Link living in the land of Hyrule and saving Princess Zelda, usually from a sorcerer villain named Ganondorf.  Every Nintendo console has at least one "Zelda canon" game, and the world of Hyrule has built itself up over the years with lush settings and interesting characters. 

Although it has had a lot of spin-offs over the years, the last incarnation of a Zelda game was on the Wii with Skyward Sword.  There is much demand for a Legend of Zelda game to come to the current gen Wii U, but that is another story with its constant delays. 

Nerdist reports from the Wall Street Journal that Netflix is "working closely with Nintendo" to develop a live-action series based on the fantasy game franchise.  In case you don't know, this has been tried before, as The Legend of Zelda was once an animated series, but it was designed for kids in mind, with most of the adult who grew up on the show remembering Link's cringe-worthy catchphrase of "Well, excuuuuuuuuuuuuse me, princess!"

The fact that Netflix's new Legend of Zelda series is live-action shows that the show could be designed for all ages. In fact, Netflix describes the show as "Game of Thrones for a family audience".  There are, of course, some things depicted in A Game of Thrones that would not be suitable for children, but adding elements of political intrigue in an elaborate fantasy setting could easily pull in more adults than kids to this. 

Nintendo has been very careful about releasing its property to live-action film after the 1993 box-office failure of Super Mario Brothers.  The company has been pressured on several occasions to make a Legend of Zelda movie just like there will be a Warcraft movie. However, the company has refused on several occasions, but this series could begin a new standard. 

Considering that the series would be live-action, it would require quite an effects budget.  Assuming that Netflix got the green light from Nintendo and started filming right away, it could easily take years before a decent first season would be made.  Hopefully, Link, Zelda, and all of the Hyrule gang will make it to the Netflix screen by 2017. 

    Most Popular
  • Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Faith-based films often receive mixed reactions, and The Last Supper is no exception. The movie attempts to bring a fresh perspective to one of the most iconic moments in Christian history, but does it succeed? Some reviews from critics and audiences provide insight into its strengths and shortcomings.

  • ‘The Chosen’ Season 5: The darkest season yet—What to know before watching

    The wait is over—The Chosen is back with its fifth season, and this time, things are getting intense. The new episodes dive straight into the final days of Jesus’ life, covering some of the most emotional and dramatic moments in the Bible. If you’ve been following the series, you already know that The Chosen isn’t just about retelling familiar stories—it’s about bringing them to life in a way that feels real.

  • Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites

    Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.

  • Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness

    Not long ago, the media was in an uproar over actress Kim Sae-ron’s passing. Just months before, the same people who had relentlessly criticized her for her DUI incident were now expressing sympathy, saying, "The world was too harsh on her." The irony is impossible to ignore.

  • Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure

    After more than a decade as the lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has officially parted ways with the band, marking a significant shift in the Christian rock group’s lineup. The remaining members—Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—have assured fans that they will continue forward, embracing a new season of music and ministry.

Top Stories