‘Gundam’ Live-Action Movie Takes Flight with Legendary & Bandai Namco, Directed by Jim Mickle!

Great news for Gundam fans! A live-action movie based on the iconic mecha franchise is officially in development. The film is a co-production between Bandai Namco and Legendary, two major companies known for bringing epic stories to life.

The movie will be directed by Jim Mickle, best known for his work on ‘Sweet Tooth’ and other gripping stories. With his experience in crafting exciting and emotional narratives, fans are eager to see how he brings the world of ‘Gundam’ to the big screen.

While details about the story and release date are still under wraps, this announcement has already generated a lot of excitement.

You can check out the visual teaser below:

Besides the movie, Bandai Namco will open a new company called Bandai Namco Filmworks America, LLC on April 1, 2025. This company will help make ‘Gundam’ more popular around the world. It will be part of Bandai Namco Holdings USA Inc. and will focus on licensing and growing the ‘Gundam’ brand in global markets.

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