After all, weve gone this long without a properZeldaadaptation.

There were no guarantees that Nintendo would come to their senses now.

The most notably among them would have to be, Where in theZeldatimeline will that movie take place?

The Legend of Zelda Movie Timeline

After all,Skyward Swordis, chronologically speaking, the earliestZeldagame.

Historically, studios have not been able to resist shoehorning a love story into their blockbusters.

Theres a hero, a villain, a princess, a quest…its pretty much foolproof.

Skyward Sword

On the other hand, its been 37 years since the originalLegend of Zeldawas released.

Truth be told, I think this is the ideal starting point forThe Legend of Zeldafilm.

However,Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdoms popularity cant be ignored.

The Legend of Zelda NES

Theyre not just the most recentZeldatitles, but theyre thebest-sellingZeldatitlesby a shocking distance.

The Legend of Zelda: The Master Sword

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom