Mobile Suit Gundam series is about to get a live-action adaptation produced in Hollywood. The film, tentatively titled GUNDAM , was officially announced by Bandai Namco Filmworks , a subsidiary of the Bandai Namco Group, which has entered into a joint investment agreement with Legendary Entertainment Jim Mickle , known for his work on Sweet Tooth will direct .
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Therefore, the agreement ended in January 2025 and already has a visual teaser that is generating great expectations among fans.
Global franchise expansion:
In addition to the film, it was confirmed that Bandai Namco Filmworks America, LLC will be established on April 1, 2025. Thus, this new North American subsidiary will aim to support the global expansion of the Gundam brand, operating under Bandai Namco Holdings USA Inc. The focus will be on expanding licensing efforts and strengthening the franchise's presence in the international market.
The weight of Legendary Entertainment:
Legendary Entertainment is one of the leading film production companies in the United States, known for its large-budget productions. Although the studio has collaborated with giants such as Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures, it is responsible for hits such as The Dark Knight , Inception , Godzilla , Dune , and Pacific Rim .
Gundam's legacy to the world
Created by SUNRISE and Yoshiyuki Tomino , the franchise officially debuted on April 7, 1979, with the anime Mobile Suit Gundam . In 2024, the series celebrated its 45th anniversary . In addition to the anime and its various spin-offs, Gundam also encompasses manga, novels, video games, and, of course, the famous robot models (Gunplas).
However, the franchise's most recent project is Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX , which continues to expand the series' universe.
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Source: Oricon
