Nintendo’s next two Direct events are both happening next week

<figure> <img alt="Nintendo direct promo pics for September 8th and 9th." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Nintendo" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/HRYKxliWIAISSmH.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nintendo just announced two Direct events for next week, scheduled back to back. First up is the <a href="https://www.nintendo.today/en-US/contents/2fc2b57b-73b2-49ff-ab3b-e74f1f77a318"><em>Legend of Zelda</em> 40th Anniversary Direct</a> on September 8th at 10AM ET / 7AM PT. It's set to last around 30 minutes, streaming live on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0WX-jsir94">Nintendo's YouTube channel</a> or the Nintendo Today app. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Images recently <a href="https://www.notebookcheck.net/Zelda-themed-Nintendo-Switch-2-console-and-Pro-Controller-leaked.1365883.0.html">leaked</a> showing a special-edition 40th anniversary <em>Zelda</em> Switch 2 console and controller, plus there's the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/945745/nintendo-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-direct-june-2026"><em>Ocarina of Time</em></a> remake that's on the way, as well as the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/822084/legend-of-zelda-movie-set-photos">live-action <em>Zelda</em> movie</a> expected to hit theaters sometime next year.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The next day, Nintendo is also running a regular <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_QJ4BYIGME">Direct showcase</a> at 10AM ET / 7AM PT that will run for around 45 mi …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/990207/nintendo-direct-zelda-40th">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>