- The Gundam movie does not have a fixed release date yet.
- The live-action film officially began filming on April 20, 2026.
- The Gundam movie stars Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo, among other stars, in an original story.
The long-awaited live-action Mobile Suit Gundam movie is finally mobilizing. After years of development shifts and creative changes, the project has officially entered production under the partnership of Legendary Entertainment, Bandai Namco Filmworks, and Netflix. For fans of the franchise who are eagerly waiting to capture the mecha-action on the big screen, we have compiled everything revealed about the Gundam movie so far right here.
Gundam Movie Release Date
At the time of writing, a specific theatrical or streaming release date for the Gundam movie has not yet been locked in. However, Legendary and Netflix have officially announced that principal photography for the movie began on April 20, 2026, in Queensland, Australia.
Given the massive amount of post-production and visual effects required to bring huge Mobile Suits to life, it is reasonable to estimate a release window in late 2027 or early 2028. The Gundam movie is expected to debut globally on Netflix, though Legendary may handle a theatrical rollout in select territories (specifically Japan).
Is There a Trailer for the Gundam Movie?
As of now, there is no official trailer for the live-action Gundam movie yet. Since the cameras only began rolling, fans should not expect a teaser until filming wraps, likely in late 2026.
So far, the only visual materials released for the Gundam movie have been high-level concept art showing a gritty, atmospheric look at a classic RX-78-2-inspired mecha standing in the middle of fire and debris. The “first look” footage could potentially debut at a major event like Comic-Con or Netflix’s Tudum later this year.
Gundam Movie Cast
The production for the Gundam movie has assembled a high-profile ensemble led by two of Hollywood’s most popular stars at the moment. While character names like Amuro Ray or Char Aznable have not yet been confirmed, the cast suggests a global scope. Here is a full list of every confirmed cast member for the movie:
- Sydney Sweeney
- Noah Centineo
- Jason Isaacs
- Jackson White
- Javon “Wanna” Walton
- Michael Mando
- Gemma Chua-Tran
- Shioli Kutsuna
- Nonso Anozie
- Ida Brooke
- Oleksandr Rudynskyi
Who is Directing the Gundam Movie? Gundam Crew List
Jim Mickle is at the helm as the director of the live-action Gundam movie. After the original director Jordan Vogt-Roberts, director of Kong: Skull Island, left the project, Netflix tapped to hire a new creative team to lead the franchise’s first venture into live-action. Apart from Jim Mickle, the film also has a stacked list of cast and crew, including:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Jim Mickle |
| Writers | Jim Mickle – screenplay Yoshiyuki Tomino – created by and based on the series by Hajime Yatate – based on the series by |
| Producers | Noah Centineo – producer Enzo Marc – producer Jim Mickle – producer Linda Moran – producer Cale Boyter – executive producer Yoshiyuki Tomino – executive producer Bryan Chojnowski – associate producer Brian Avery Galligan – associate producer |
| Cast | Sydney Sweeney Noah Centineo Jason Isaacs Jackson White Javon “Wanna” Walton Michael Mando Gemma Chua-Tran Shioli Kutsuna Nonso Anozie Ida Brooke Oleksandr Rudynskyi |
| Production Design | Russell Barnes Beth Mickle |
| Art Directors | Rory Bruen – supervising art director David Valencia – art director |
| Costume Designer | Christine Bieselin Clark |
| Production Management | Dominic Koletes – Post Production Executive |
| Assistant Director | Brian Avery Galligan – first assistant director |
| Art Department | Jasin Boland – still photographer Mike Ciprian – Senior grip/head tech |
| Special Effects | Kelly Ferguson – coordinator pre-production Tony Watt – special effects technician |
| Visual Effects | Matt Bauer – Visualization Supervisor Callum Donovan – junior capture technician Jordan Nounnan – visualization artist |
| Camera and Electrical Department | Jasin Boland – still photographer Mike Ciprian – Senior grip / head tech |
| Costume and Wardrobe Department | Deirdre Brennan – ceo: screen aus Grainne Brunsdon – coo: screen aus Julie Eckersley – executive director, screen content: screen queensland Tanye Ellen – head of content: screen queensland Jacqui Feeney – ceo: screen queensland Louise Gough – director, narrative content: screen aus |
| Location Management | Tom Woods – location scout UK |
| Legal | Eric W. Thompson – production legal services |
| Production Department | Danielle Andrews – assistant production coordinator |
| Additional Crew | Deirdre Brennan – ceo: screen aus Grainne Brunsdon – coo: screen aus Julie Eckersley – executive director, screen content: screen queensland Tanye Ellen – head of content: screen queensland Jacqui Feeney – ceo: screen queensland Louise Gough – director narrative content: screen aus |
Jim Mickle has not tackled a big-budget blockbuster like the Gundam movie yet. However, the director has fared well with his writing in projects like Cold in July, presenting compelling human drama, which is a core tenet of the Gundam franchise. With Bandai Namco being closely involved with the adaptation, it looks like fans of the franchise are in for a faithful adaptation of the beloved anime.
What Will be the Gundam Movie Storyline?
Since the movie just started production, very little is known about the plotline of the Gundam movie. However, Netflix has described the film as a “brand-new, original story” rather than a beat-for-beat remake of the 1979 anime. However, the movie is sure to stay true to the franchise’s core themes of political intrigue and the horrors of war.
Here is the official synopsis for the Gundam movie: “The story follows rival mech pilots fighting on opposite sides of a decades-long war between Earth and its former space colonies. As shifting allegiances and a growing threat set them on a collision course, they are pulled into a high-stakes race across the stars that could define the fate of humanity.”
While the production is using the working title “Teardrop,” the plot appears to lean into the “star-crossed rivals” trope. The movie could possibly draw inspiration from the tension seen in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.
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Ajith Kumar
