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機動戦士ガンダムSEED FREEDOM ZERO
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO is a theatrical prequel film to the 2024 movie Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, confirmed for release after a year and a half of silence since its initial tease.
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May 29
Bandai Namco Filmworks board director and producer Naohiro Ogata announced during the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream that Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO will screen in theaters. The film is a prequel to the 2024 movie Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, which opened at number one in Japan and became the highest-earning Gundam film in the country. The prequel is expected to depict the 'Freedom Hijacking Incident' that was only referenced in dialogue in the previous film.
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.
After roughly a year and a half of silence, the theatrical release was confirmed. While no specific release date has been set, speculation among fans points to a January 2027 release, following a pattern of recent Gundam theatrical releases. The announcement footage also included a glimpse of an unfamiliar character, which is expected to be a key element of the story. A fresh teaser trailer accompanied the announcement.
Key facts
- Relation to previous film
- Prequel to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM (2024) ↗
- Subject
- Depicts the 'Freedom Hijacking Incident' referenced in the 2024 film ↗
- Script completion
- Script completed 20 years ago ↗
- Original planned format
- Originally planned as an original video anime two decades ago ↗
- Announcement event
- Announced at the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream ↗
- First tease
- First revealed at a stage greeting in November 2024 ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Release
- movie · January 2027 · Japan · 2026-05-27
- Announced
- theatrical anime prequel to the 2024 film FREEDOM (Gundam Conference) · 2026-05-27
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22h ago
The theatrical film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO, set for release on January 15, 2027, has revealed just one enemy mobile suit so far: the ZGMF-2050A Gouf Ignited Custom. The official website explains it as a Gouf Ignited customized independently by ZAFT's rebel Bronwell Corps. The name points to an improved version of the ZGMF-2000 Gouf Ignited from Gundam SEED DESTINY, with equipment recalling the Gatling Shield of the older Gouf Custom.
1d ago
BANDAI SPIRITS will open preorders at general retail stores on November 2, 2026, for the METAL ROBOT Spirits <SIDE MS> Infinite Justice Gundam (SEED FREEDOM ZERO Ver.), the version of Athrun Zala's mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO. The figure is about 140mm tall, priced at 19,800 yen with tax, and scheduled for release in January 2027. It has a newly sculpted head and includes the new Hayato no Tate shield.
Oct 17
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.
Oct 15
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
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 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.
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.
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 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.
May 28
At a recent Gundam Conference, Sunrise announced that a new theatrical anime, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO, will be released. The film is a prequel to the 2024 movie Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, and is expected to depict the 'Freedom Hijacking Incident' that was only referenced in dialogue in the previous film. The project was first teased in November 2024 during a stage greeting for FREEDOM, with a teaser video released at that time. After roughly a year and a half of silence, the theatrical release was confirmed. While no specific release date has been set, speculation among fans points to a January 2027 release, following a pattern of recent Gundam theatrical releases: FREEDOM in January 2024, GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- in January 2025, and Hathaway's Flash - The Witch of Kirke in January 2026. The announcement footage also included a glimpse of an unfamiliar character, which is expected to be a key element of the story. The film is described as a prequel that will fill in details of the hijacking incident, and production appears to be progressing smoothly.
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.