WhileThe Legend of Zeldalive-action movie adaptation is not set to release for almost two years, Google is already dropping early Easter eggs for the film, with the platform’s search results for the actors playing Link and Zelda including small references to the hit franchise’s history.The Legend of Zeldamovie has not yet revealed its central plot or general timeline, but the two confirmed lead cast members are already getting tongue-in-cheek nods from one of the world’s leading search engines.
Following the massive success of 2023’sThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, audiences began speculating which Nintendo IP would be the next to receive a major blockbuster adaptation. Perhaps unsurprisingly,The Legend of Zeldaseries was revealed to be getting a motion picture, though the choice to make alive-actionThe Legend of Zeldamovie, as opposed to an animated film, was met with skepticism. However, the recent casting announcements for Link and Zelda reignited enthusiasm for the live-action project, and now Google is stepping in to help fuel hype for the next Nintendo movie.
First spotted byEurogamer, when searching the names ofThe Legend of Zeldamovie’s leading actors, fans can spot humorous taglines beneath the search bar. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who will be portraying the heroic Link, has the guttural “KYAAAA! HYAAAAA!” sounds of the in-game character displayed above his name. Even more amusing, Bo Bragason, who is set to take on the role of Princess Zelda, has the beloved phrase, “Well excuse me, Princess” displayed at the top of her Google search results. This line was a catchphrase used by Link and directed towards Zelda in the animated television seriesThe Super Mario Bros. Super Show. Both Link’s grunting noises and his iconic sassy line have become memes in their own right and are a hilariously clever Easter egg to help promote the actors' upcoming roles inThe Legend of Zeldafilm.
The Legend of Zelda Movie Release Date and Promotional Easter Eggs
While originally set for a theatrical release on June 10, 2025, it was announced thatThe Legend of Zeldamovie has been delayed, though only slightly. The new official release date at the time of writing has been confirmed as June 02, 2025, with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Nintendo stating that the change was made “for production reasons.” Though audiences will have just a bit longer than expected to wait to see howThe Legend of Zeldais brought to life on the silver screen, early promotional tidbits like the Google Easter eggs are helping to keep fan hype riding high ahead of May 2027.
In spite of continued debate surrounding live-action versus animated video game adaptations, the overall popularity and success ofThe Legend of Zeldafranchisehas many optimistic about the upcoming film. Only time will tell ifThe Legend of Zeldareaches the same box office feats as other video game movies, and interested fans may want to follow along for updates on the movie as more details are revealed.
