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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO, the prequel to the 2024 film, has a confirmed theatrical release and a special program set for October 9, 2026, tied to a New York Comic Con panel. The 2024 film itself continues to anchor a steady run of merchandise and event tie-ins, including figures, apparel, and festival floats.
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO moved from a long-shelved original video anime to a theatrical release. Bandai Namco Filmworks board director and producer Naohiro Ogata announced the theatrical plan during the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream in May. The prequel is based on a scenario written by Chiaki Morosawa, Shigeru Morita, and director Mitsuo Fukuda during the planning of the 2024 film, and it is set after SEED DESTINY. A special program will stream on the Gundam Channel YouTube channel on October 9, 2026, delivering the same content shown at a New York Comic Con panel the same day. A worldwide stream on GUNDAM CHANNEL INTL is scheduled separately.
Fan reaction to FREEDOM ZERO has centered on its timeline placement. Footage released so far shows everyday scenes with Shin Asuka and Lunamaria Hawke, which prompted speculation and mixed feelings about how the past arc will be handled. The film it follows, the 2024 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, opened at number one in Japan and became the highest-earning Gundam film in the country, selling over 634,000 tickets in its first three days.
Merchandise and event coverage around the 2024 film has continued across several lines. MegaHouse opened preorders for a Cagalli Yula Athha pilot suit figure in September, following an Athrun Zala figure in the same scale, while BANDAI SPIRITS reissued a Lacus Clyne prize figure in pearl color. Bandai Spirits also scheduled Destiny Gundam figures in multiple formats. Beyond figures, STRICT-G launched an Athrun Zala apparel collection, two mobile suits appeared as nebuta floats at the Aomori Nebuta Festival, and GUNDAM-Con2027 set a SEED FREEDOM ZERO stage among its events.
Key facts
- Prequel theatrical release
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO will screen in theaters, announced at Gundam Conference Spring 2026. ↗
- Prequel scenario writers
- Based on a scenario written by Chiaki Morosawa, Shigeru Morita, and director Mitsuo Fukuda during planning of the 2024 film. ↗
- Special program stream
- A special program revealing the latest information on SEED FREEDOM ZERO streams on the Gundam Channel YouTube channel from 4:45 a.m. JST on October 9, delivering the same content as the New York Comic Con panel. ↗
- Prequel timeline
- SEED FREEDOM ZERO is set after SEED DESTINY, centering on the Freedom hijacking incident. ↗
- 2024 film box office
- The 2024 Freedom film opened at number one in Japan, sold over 634,000 tickets in its first three days, and became the highest-earning Gundam film in the country. ↗
- Cagalli figure
- MegaHouse is taking preorders for a GGG series Cagalli Yula Athha pilot suit figure priced at 23,100 yen with tax, shipping February 2027, depicting her holding the ring Athrun gave her. ↗
- Lacus pearl color figure
- BANDAI SPIRITS releases a pearl color version of the Lacus Clyne prize figure from September 3, part of the GLITTER&GLAMOURS series, about 22cm tall. ↗
- Destiny Gundam G-FRAME FA
- Bandai Spirits releases a G-FRAME FA figure of the Destiny Gundam (ZGMF-X42S) as a Premium Bandai exclusive at 6,545 yen including tax, shipping March 2027. ↗
- Aomori Nebuta float
- Two mobile suits from the film, the Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam and the Infinite Justice Gundam Type II, appear as giant nebuta floats at the 2026 Aomori Nebuta Festival. ↗
- GUNDAM-Con2027 stage
- GUNDAM-Con2027 SIDE MAKUHARI runs January 9 to 11, 2027, at Makuhari Messe and features work stages including Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO. ↗
Timeline
- Sep 14, 2026 MegaHouse Opens Preorders For Cagalli Pilot Suit Figure
- Sep 5, 2026 Gundam SEED Fans React to FREEDOM ZERO Prequel Timeline
- Sep 2, 2026 Gundam SEED FREEDOM Lacus Clyne Prize Figure Returns in Pearl Color
- Aug 29, 2026 GUNDAM-Con2027 Ticket Lottery Opens With SEED FREEDOM ZERO Stage Set
- Aug 28, 2026 STRICT-G Launches Athrun Zala Apparel and Goods From Gundam SEED FREEDOM
- Aug 27, 2026 Gundam SEED Destiny's Destiny Gundam Gets G-FRAME FA Figure
- Aug 20, 2026 Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO Special Program Set for October 9 Stream
- Aug 13, 2026 Destiny Gundam SpecII Final Battle Ver. Figure Opens Lottery on Premium Bandai
- Aug 8, 2026 Wonder Festival 2026 Summer DenHobi Breaking News Reaction Ranking
- Jul 6, 2026 Gundam Seed Freedom Nebuta Floats to Parade at Aomori Nebuta Festival
- Jun 24, 2026 Gundam SEED FREEDOM Characters Join Nokkarun desu ♪ Figure Series
- Jun 19, 2026 Gundam Base Gets Mighty Strike Freedom and Xi Gundam Special Color Gunpla on June 26
- Jun 4, 2026 MegaHouse Opens Pre-Orders for Athrun Zala Pilot Suit Figure From Gundam SEED FREEDOM
- May 16, 2026 Gundam Seed Freedom Zero Prequel Will Get a Theatrical Release
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Facts
- Release
- movie · late January 2027 · 2026-10-09
- Release
- game · March 2027 · Japan · 2026-10-07
- Licensed by
- Tamashii Web Shop (Japan) · 2026-10-05
- Licensed by
- Premium Bandai (Japan) · 2026-10-05
- Noted
- MegaHouse is taking preorders from 10:00 on September 10, 2026 for a GGG series figure of Cagalli Yula Athha in her pilot suit from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. · 2026-09-14
- Noted
- The figure depicts Cagalli holding the ring Athrun gave her, based on the film's epilogue cut. · 2026-09-14
- Noted
- first reveals of 'Gundam SEED FREEDOM' items drawing attention · 2026-08-08
- Noted
- featuring characters from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM · 2026-06-24
- Announced
- Lucrea Light Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM Athrun Zala Pilot Suit Ver. figure · 2026-06-04
- Announced
- two mobile suits from the film will appear as giant nebuta floats at the 2026 Aomori Nebuta Festival · 2026-07-06
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- Confirmed movie late January 2027 Oct 10 · source
- Confirmed platform: Premium Bandai; region: Japan Oct 5 · source
- Confirmed Lucrea Light Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM Athrun Zala Pilot Suit Ver. figure Sep 10 · source
- Confirmed Bandai Namco Filmworks produces Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM Sep 3 · source
All coverage
17h ago
Bandai's Ichiban Kuji lottery line tied to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO goes on sale January 16, 2027, per Inside. Tickets cost 800 yen at Seven-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, Youme Town and other stores. The A, B and C prizes are MASTERLISE figures of Shinn Asuka, Lunamaria Hawke and new character Leonard Burwey. The E prize is a set of MS Head Magnets covering the Strike Freedom Gundam and Infinite Justice Gundam, and the Last One prize is a Lacus Clyne MASTERLISE figure. Separately, Animate runs a theatrical release fair from January 14 to February 14, 2027, at its nationwide stores and mail order. Purchases and reservations of 1,100 yen or more of SEED series goods earn one random clear card from eight designs. Newly drawn goods themed on waiting to meet up include acrylic stands, mini colored paper collections, a blanket and trash pouches.
2d ago
Bandai Spirits Hobby Division opened product pages on October 15 for the HG 1/144 Murasame Kai (Initial Production Type) from the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO. The kit is priced at 2,970 yen with tax included and is scheduled for release in December 2026. It recreates the mobile suit's dark blue coloring through molded colors, uses the SEED Action System for posing, includes a newly sculpted mock battle rifle, and can switch to MA form by swapping some parts. Accessories cover a mock battle rifle, beam saber, beam rifle, shield, a set of MA transformation parts, two booster tank parts, and a sticker. Reservations open at stores and online starting October 15. The same product page rollout also listed the HG 1/144 Infinite Justice Gundam and Booster Unit, the HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited Custom, and the HG 1/144 Strike Freedom Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO Ver., which carry release windows between January 2027 and April 2027.
Oct 9
Bandai's Gashapon Online has opened reservations for Mobile Suit Gundam Gundam Head Mejirushi Accessory 3, a six-type lineup of small marker charms drawn from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom. The set covers Strike Freedom Gundam Type II, Black Knight Squad Carlla, Infinite Justice Gundam Type II, Z'Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.), Destiny Gundam Spec II, and Akatsuki. Each piece is a painted PVC figure paired with a silicone ring and a crab clasp, about 2.5 cm tall, made to clip onto bags and small items. The Z'Gok is the entry drawing the most attention, with posts joking that it is the odd one out and one user reporting four pulls of it in a row. Reservations close Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 23:59, or earlier if the prepared quantity runs out, at 400 yen per play, with home delivery set for around late January 2027.
Oct 9
The new film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom Zero will open in theaters on January 15, 2027, and its protagonist is Shinn Asuka. The reveal came during a stream on October 9, 2026, alongside a teaser visual and trailer. The film is a prequel to the 2024 movie Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, adapting a scenario written after Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny by scriptwriter Chiaki Morosawa, writer Shigeru Morita, and director Mitsuo Fukuda.
Oct 8
The theatrical anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO will open on January 15, 2027, the release date announced during a special program streamed on the official Gundam YouTube channel on October 9. The film is a prequel to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, the 2024 theatrical sequel to the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED television series, and it connects the events of the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY and the 2024 film. Shinn Asuka is the protagonist. The scenario was written during planning for SEED FREEDOM by series composition writers Chiaki Morosawa and Shigeru Morita, and director Mitsuo Fukuda. A panel at New York Comic Con 2026, which began October 8 local time, introduced the same information with special guests. The October 9 stream was scheduled for 4:45 AM Japan time so domestic viewers could watch the New York panel content at the same time.
Oct 7
Gashapon Online will take pre-orders for Mobile Suit Gundam Gundam Head Mejirushi Accessory 3 from October 8 at 11:00, priced at 400 yen per play with shipping around late January 2027. The third volume in the head-shaped marker series draws its six designs from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM: Strike Freedom Gundam Type II, Black Knight Squad Carla, Infinite Justice Gundam Type II, Z'Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.), Destiny Gundam Spec II, and Akatsuki.
Oct 7
The METAL ROBOT Spirits <SIDE MS> Black Knight Squad Carla from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM is open for pre-orders on Tamashii Web at 26,400 yen including tax, with shipping set for April 2027. The figure stands about 145mm tall, uses ABS, PVC and die-cast, and reproduces the film's coloring and gold plating. Chest armor movement deploys the Super High Impulse Cannon Adro Onji.
Oct 7
MegaHouse is expanding its GGG (Gundam Girls Generation) figure brand with two new entries drawn from across the Gundam franchise. Lacus Clyne, from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, appears in a haori, with her costume shown spreading in the air and her expression mid-speech. That figure is set for release in March 2027 at hobby shops nationwide and online shopping sites, priced at 24,200 yen including tax. It measures about 225mm tall, with sculpting by Ahiru Taicho and coloring by namoji. Separately, Matilda Ajan from the original Mobile Suit Gundam joins the line under a newly drawn illustration and supervision by illustrator and manga artist Tsukasa Kotobuki. Preorders for Matilda Ajan open Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:00 at hobby shops and online retailers. Her figure is about 250mm tall and is scheduled for June 2027 at 22,000 yen including tax.
Oct 6
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO is a prequel to the 2024 film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, and it is set to depict the Freedom Gundam theft incident, which the earlier film did not cover in detail. A program with the latest information on the work is scheduled to stream from 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2026. Fans want the gap between Athrun Zala and Cagalli Yula Athha filled in.
Oct 5
Bandai Spirits will open preorders for two METAL ROBOT Spirits items from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom on October 9 at 5:00 PM JST. The Black Knight Squad Carla articulated figure is priced at 26,400 yen including tax, with an April 2027 ship date. A dedicated effect parts set is priced at 6,050 yen including tax and ships the same month. The figure stands about 145mm tall and uses ABS, PVC, and diecast parts. Its chest armor moves to deploy the Super High Impulse Cannon Adulo Onji, and the included interchangeable face parts correspond to scenes from the film. The effect parts set carries Levitator effect parts with gradient paint and a wingspan of about 410mm. It also includes Sahasrabhuja effect parts and support parts to recreate the launch state. Both items are listed as manufacturer BANDAI SPIRITS. Preorders run through the Tamashii Web Shop and Premium Bandai, per the announcements.
Sep 14
MegaHouse is taking preorders from 10:00 on September 10, 2026 for a GGG series figure of Cagalli Yula Athha in her pilot suit from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. The figure is priced at 23,100 yen with tax included and is scheduled to ship in February 2027. It depicts Cagalli holding the ring Athrun gave her, based on the film's epilogue cut.
Sep 5
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO is a prequel to the 2024 film, set after SEED DESTINY. It is the first SEED series past arc, centering on the Freedom hijacking incident. Released footage shows everyday scenes with Shin Asuka and Lunamaria Hawke, sparking fan speculation and mixed feelings.
Sep 2
BANDAI SPIRITS will release a pearl color version of the Lacus Clyne prize figure from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM starting September 3. The figure is part of the GLITTER&GLAMOURS series and reuses the mold of the figure that appeared in February 2025. The pilot suit is recolored in pearl and the hair uses clear parts. It stands about 22cm tall and shows Lacus holding her helmet with a fleeting expression.
Aug 29
The Gundam series 50th anniversary celebration event GUNDAM-Con2027 SIDE MAKUHARI runs January 9 to 11, 2027, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. First lottery ticket sales are now open until September 6. The event features work stages including Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO, plus Gunpla, card, and game competitions.
Aug 28
STRICT-G, the Gundam apparel shop operated by Bandai, has introduced a new apparel and goods collection modeled after Athrun Zala from the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. The lineup consists of four items: a dry T-shirt, dry half pants, a dry hoodie, and a clear bottle, all featuring designs inspired by the character. The three apparel items are made with functional materials that offer contact cooling, UV-cut, and water-absorbing quick-drying properties, making them suitable for spring and summer wear. The clear bottle includes an original logo and comes with a carabiner that can be attached to bags, designed for everyday use as well as outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and mountaineering. Pre-orders for the collection begin on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM JST through the Premium Bandai online store, with general sales starting at STRICT-G stores on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The T-shirt is priced at 4,950 yen, the half pants at 6,050 yen, the hoodie at 6,600 yen, and the clear bottle at 2,200 yen, all tax included. The apparel comes in sizes M through XXL, with the T-shirt available in burgundy and the half pants and hoodie in navy.
Aug 27
Bandai Spirits is releasing a G-FRAME FA figure of the Destiny Gundam (ZGMF-X42S), the mobile suit piloted by Shin Asuka in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. The figure is a Premium Bandai exclusive, priced at 6,545 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for March 2027. It stands about 110mm tall and includes the anti-ship sword MMI-714 Arondight Beam Sword, the long-range beam cannon M2000GX High-Energy Long-Range Beam Cannon, and the Voiture Lumiere system that reproduces the Wings of Light. The set includes one colored figure, partially assembled, and one piece of soda-flavored gum. The Destiny Gundam was developed by ZAFT under orders from Gilbert Durandal, chairman of the PLANT Supreme Council, and features the Hyper-Deuterion Engine and high mobility from the interplanetary propulsion system. Orders are also open simultaneously for the Destiny Gundam SpecII, the modified version that appears in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, in a final battle image color scheme with metallic red frame parts. Both figures are part of the G-FRAME FA line, which emphasizes sharp modeling and articulation.
Aug 20
The official X account for the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series announced on August 20 that a special program revealing the latest information on the theatrical anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO will stream on the Gundam Channel YouTube channel starting at 4:45 a.m. JST on October 9. The program will deliver the same content unveiled at the New York Comic Con 2026 panel event held the same day. The panel, titled Gundam Showcase 2026 @ NYC - Feat. SEED FREEDOM ZERO Panel, takes place on October 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT at the convention's Main Stage. A worldwide stream on GUNDAM CHANNEL INTL is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. EDT on October 8, but it will not be a live broadcast or recording of the panel; it will deliver key updates separately. SEED FREEDOM ZERO is a prequel to the 2024 theatrical film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, based on a scenario written by Chiaki Morosawa, Shigeru Morita, and director Mitsuo Fukuda during that film's planning. The theatrical release was announced at Gundam Conference SPRING 2026 in May 2026.
Aug 13
Bandai Spirits will hold a lottery sale for the METAL ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> Destiny Gundam SpecII Final Battle Ver. figure on Premium Bandai starting August 24, 2026 at 12:00. The figure commemorates TAMASHII NATION 2026 and is priced at 25,300 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for November 11, 2026. The coloring is based on the final battle scene from the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, with the elbow and knee joints appearing to glow red through plating applied to die-cast parts. The main body's exterior parts have a reddish tint to reflect that glow. The set includes Wings of Light effect parts, a high-energy beam rifle, a prototype 35-type modified railgun, a shield, beam shield effect parts, an Arondight beam sword, beam boomerang effect parts, and a dedicated stand. The figure stands about 140mm tall with a wingspan of about 400mm. Applications are limited to one per person and are open to CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS Sky Stage or higher. The product is handled via lottery, not first-come, first-served.
Aug 8
Dengeki Hobby Web ranked its Wonder Festival 2026 Summer breaking news reports by reposts, tallying 43 posts with 50 or more RPs as of July 27, 2026. Colored samples of 'Super Kaguya-hime!' figures led the list, with first reveals of 'Gundam SEED FREEDOM' and 'Patlabor' items drawing attention.
Jul 6
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on July 6 that two mobile suits from the film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" will appear as giant nebuta floats at the 2026 Aomori Nebuta Festival. The Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam and the Infinite Justice Gundam Type II, crafted by nebuta master Hiroo Fukushi, will serve as the front nebuta leading a parade group. The exhibition is the first installment of the Gundam Festival Project, an initiative that places Gundam IP into locally cherished festivals as a form of regional revitalization. A newly drawn event key visual shows characters Kira Yamato, Lacus Clyne, Athrun Zala, and Cagalli Yula Athha dressed in haneto dancer costumes. The parade will also distribute collaboration fans featuring that visual. The festival runs from August 2 to August 7, with a pre-festival display on August 1. A pop-up shop opens July 18 at the To-O Nippo Shinmachi Building, selling limited goods and tie-up products with local Aomori items like Stamina Gen Tare sauce, Gachirin apple juice, and Nanbu Senbei crackers. Additional collaborations include chocolate banana flavored English Toast bread and Polo Chocolat cake in limited packaging.
Jun 24
Bandai will release the second wave of its capsule deformed figure series Nokkarun desu ♪ on June 25, 2026, featuring characters from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. The lineup includes four types: Kira Yamato, Lacus Clyne, Athrun Zala, and Cagalli Yula Athha. Each figure stands approximately 4 cm tall and comes with a base that has a Gundam head design on the back. The figures are priced at 500 yen each (tax included) and will be sold on Gashapon Online from June 25 at 11:00 AM to July 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Delivery is expected around late November 2026. The series may also appear in capsule vending machines nationwide before delivery. Orders close when the planned quantity is reached.
Jun 19
Bandai Spirits will release two special color Gunpla kits at Gundam Base on June 26, 2026: the HG 1/144 Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam in a ReCirculation Color variant and the HG 1/144 Xi Gundam in a clear color theater release commemorative package. The Mighty Strike Freedom kit uses the SEED Action System and costs 3,300 yen. The Xi Gundam kit, priced at 6,930 yen, comes in a special package featuring the key visual from Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash - The Witch of Kirke.
Jun 4
MegaHouse began accepting pre-orders on June 4 for the Lucrea Light Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM Athrun Zala Pilot Suit Ver. figure. The 210mm tall figure shows Athrun in his pilot suit holding a helmet, designed to display alongside the previously announced Kira Yamato Pilot Suit Ver. figure. It costs 8,800 yen and ships in January 2027.
May 16
Bandai Namco Filmworks board director and producer Naohiro Ogata announced on Friday that Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom Zero will screen in theaters. The announcement came during the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream. Freedom Zero is a prequel to the 2024 film Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom. Director Mitsuo Fukuda, producer Hisakazu Naka, and voice actor Sōichirō Hoshi first revealed the project at a stage greeting in November 2024, when a teaser video played during special edition screenings of the main film. Fukuda stated at that time that the script was completed 20 years ago, that storyboards were nearly half finished, and that dialogue recording was already done. The prequel was originally planned as an original video anime two decades ago. The new theatrical path was not yet decided when the project was first teased. A fresh teaser trailer accompanied the Friday announcement. The 2024 Freedom film opened at number one in Japan, sold over 634,000 tickets in its first three days, and became the highest-earning Gundam film in the country.