- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Sony Shares Updates on Zelda and Helldivers Movies
New details revealed at CinemaCon about the highly anticipated video game adaptations.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:05pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The iconic Triforce symbol from The Legend of Zelda franchise takes center stage in this minimalist, graphic poster, hinting at the cinematic potential of the beloved video game series.Las Vegas TodayDuring this week's CinemaCon event in Las Vegas, Sony Pictures provided updates on the status of its live-action film adaptations of the popular video game franchises The Legend of Zelda and Helldivers. The company announced that the Zelda movie has reached a significant production milestone, though specific details were not disclosed. Sony also shared the latest developments on the Helldivers movie project.
Why it matters
The announcements at CinemaCon highlight Hollywood's continued interest in adapting beloved video game properties for the big screen, despite a mixed track record of success in the past. Fans of these iconic gaming franchises are eagerly awaiting more information on how the movies will bring their favorite characters and stories to life.
The details
While Sony did not reveal specifics about the progress of the The Legend of Zelda film, the company's announcement that the project has reached a major production milestone suggests the adaptation is moving forward. Similarly, the studio shared new details about the Helldivers movie, though the exact nature of these updates was not disclosed.
- The updates on the Zelda and Helldivers movies were provided during CinemaCon 2026, which took place this week in Las Vegas.
The players
Sony Pictures
A major Hollywood film studio that is developing live-action adaptations of the popular video game franchises The Legend of Zelda and Helldivers.
The Legend of Zelda
A beloved action-adventure video game series created by Nintendo, known for its fantasy-inspired settings, iconic characters, and engaging storytelling.
Helldivers
A cooperative top-down shooter video game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, featuring a science-fiction setting and challenging gameplay.
What’s next
As the development of the Zelda and Helldivers movies continues, fans can expect more details and updates to be revealed in the coming months, potentially including casting announcements, production timelines, and potential release dates.
The takeaway
The announcements at CinemaCon demonstrate Hollywood's ongoing interest in adapting popular video game franchises for the big screen, despite the mixed success of previous attempts. Fans of The Legend of Zelda and Helldivers will be closely following the progress of these highly anticipated movie projects.
