Nintendo is celebrating The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary with a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation scheduled for Tuesday, September 8. The showcase is set to offer fans a glimpse into the future of the beloved franchise, with expected reveals including updates on the long-awaited The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and details regarding the live-action movie based on the series.
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct will begin at 7 a.m. PDT / 10 a.m. EDT and will be approximately 30 minutes in length. It will stream live on Nintendo's official YouTube and Twitch channels. The broadcast time translates to 11 a.m. BRT in Brazil, 3 p.m. BST in the U.K., 4 p.m. CEST in Western Europe, 11 p.m. JST in Japan, and 12 a.m. AEST on Wednesday, September 9, in Eastern Australia.
While Nintendo has stated the Direct will "deliver a variety of The Legend of Zelda related information," speculation points towards several significant announcements. Beyond the Ocarina of Time remake, which is reportedly slated for a 2026 release on the Nintendo Switch 2, the presentation may also confirm casting details for the live-action film, scheduled to arrive in theaters on April 30, 2027. Rumors also suggest potential reveals of new Nintendo hardware, possibly including a Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console and accompanying controllers.
Furthermore, fans are anticipating news on updated versions of classic Zelda titles, with The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess frequently mentioned as potential HD remasters. The anniversary event could also provide a look at upcoming merchandise, such as action figures, planned to coincide with the 2027 movie release. Nintendo has indicated that more Zelda-related news is planned for the following day, following this anniversary-focused showcase.