Mobile Suit Gundam Live Action Film Now in Full Production

The long-awaited live-action adaptation of the iconic Mobile Suit Gundam franchise is finally moving forward, with Bandai Namco and Legendary Pictures officially co-financing the project.

While initially announced in 2018, updates have been scarce. However, this recent confirmation from Legendary and the newly established Bandai Namco Filmworks America signals that a live-action Gundam film is indeed heading to theaters worldwide.

The currently untitled film will be helmed by Kim Mickle, director of Sweet Tooth, who will also pen the screenplay.

This marks the first live-action venture for a franchise boasting an impressive portfolio: 25 anime series, 34 animated films, 27 original anime productions, and a hugely successful toy line, generating over $900 million in annual revenue.

Both Legendary and Bandai Namco have stated that further details will be unveiled as they are finalized. While a release date and plot specifics remain under wraps, a teaser poster has been released to whet fans' appetites.

The companies highlighted the groundbreaking impact of the original Mobile Suit Gundam, which debuted in 1979. They emphasized its revolutionary "real robot anime" approach, moving beyond simplistic good-versus-evil narratives to present a more realistic portrayal of war, detailed scientific elements, and complex human drama, treating mobile suits as weapons of conflict.