Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO: January 2027 Release Date, Trailer and Cast
The Gundam SEED prequel arrives in Japanese theaters on January 15, 2027, followed by North America in February. Here is what Bandai Namco Filmworks has confirmed.
Release at a glance
- Japan theatrical release
- January 15, 2027
- North America
- February 2027; exact date pending
- Director
- Mitsuo Fukuda
- International streaming
- Not announced
When does Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO release?
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO opens in Japanese theaters on Friday, January 15, 2027. Bandai Namco Filmworks has separately confirmed a North American theatrical release in February 2027, but has not announced a specific North American opening day or theater list. These are different regional release windows.
What is the story about?
Set in Cosmic Era 74 between Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY and the 2024 film SEED FREEDOM, the new movie follows Shinn Asuka after the collapse of the Destiny Plan. As Cagalli and her allies work to establish the international peacekeeping organization COMPASS, Shinn is still searching for a direction.
When the Strike Freedom Gundam is stolen from a temporary base on Onogoro Island, Shinn and his companions must respond before the crisis escalates. The film draws on a screenplay developed by Chiaki Morosawa, Shigeru Morita and director Mitsuo Fukuda during the planning of SEED FREEDOM.
Watch the official Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO trailer
The new teaser accompanies the October 2026 announcement and introduces the story linking DESTINY and FREEDOM.
Watch the official trailer on YouTube.
Japanese and English voice cast
The Japanese cast includes Kenichi Suzumura as Shinn Asuka, Maaya Sakamoto as Lunamaria Hawke, Houko Kuwashima as Agnes Giebenrath, Daisuke Ono as Leonard Valway, Soichiro Hoshi as Kira Yamato, Akira Ishida as Athrun Zala and Tomokazu Seki as Yzak Jule.
The announced English cast includes Matthew Erickson as Shinn Asuka, Matt Hill as Kira Yamato and Sam Vincent as Athrun Zala. Other English-language roles have not all been detailed in the announcement.
Who is producing the movie?
Mitsuo Fukuda directs, with character designs by Hisashi Hirai and music by Toshihiko Sahashi. SUNRISE is credited with planning and production; Bandai Namco Filmworks is among the film's producers and distributors.
Where can you watch it?
Theatrical releases are confirmed for Japan and North America. Streaming platforms, additional territories and home-video dates have not yet been announced. Check the official Gundam channels for confirmed updates rather than assuming availability on a particular streaming service.
Official sources and updates
Read the October 9 Japanese announcement, the North American release announcement, the official staff and cast, and the official synopsis.
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