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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO is a theatrical anime set to open January 15, 2027, with Shinn Asuka as protagonist. Tie-in retail is scheduled around the release, including an Ichiban Kuji lottery from January 16, 2027 and an Animate fair from January 14 to February 14, 2027.
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO was announced as a theatrical film at Gundam Conference SPRING 2026 in May 2026, after the project had spent two decades as an original video anime plan. The script was completed 20 years ago, storyboards were nearly half finished, and dialogue recording was done, per comments director Mitsuo Fukuda made at a November 2024 stage greeting. The scenario comes from Chiaki Morosawa, Shigeru Morita and Fukuda, written during planning for the 2024 film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM.
The film is a prequel set between the SEED DESTINY television series and the 2024 movie. It depicts the Freedom Gundam theft incident, which the earlier film did not cover in detail. Shinn Asuka is the protagonist, a reveal made during an October 9, 2026 stream that also brought a teaser visual and trailer. The same information was presented at a New York Comic Con 2026 panel the day before, with the Japan stream timed to 4:45 a.m. so domestic viewers could watch the panel content at the same moment.
The release date is January 15, 2027. GUNDAM-Con2027 SIDE MAKUHARI, running January 9 to 11, 2027 at Makuhari Messe, includes a stage for the film. Retail follows the opening: Animate runs a theatrical release fair from January 14 to February 14, 2027, and the Ichiban Kuji lottery goes on sale January 16, 2027 at 800 yen per ticket, with MASTERLISE figures of Shinn Asuka, Lunamaria Hawke and new character Leonard Burwey among the prizes.
Key facts
- Theatrical release date
- January 15, 2027 ↗
- Protagonist
- Shinn Asuka ↗
- Format and placement
- Theatrical anime prequel to the 2024 film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, connecting SEED DESTINY and the 2024 film ↗
- Scenario writers
- Chiaki Morosawa, Shigeru Morita and director Mitsuo Fukuda, written during planning for SEED FREEDOM ↗
- Subject matter
- Depicts the Freedom Gundam theft incident ↗
- Production history
- Script completed 20 years ago, storyboards nearly half finished, dialogue recording done, originally planned as an original video anime ↗
- Announcement venue
- Gundam Conference SPRING 2026 livestream in May 2026, by producer Naohiro Ogata ↗
- Ichiban Kuji launch
- January 16, 2027, at 800 yen per ticket, with MASTERLISE figures of Shinn Asuka, Lunamaria Hawke and Leonard Burwey among the prizes ↗
- Animate fair
- January 14 to February 14, 2027, at nationwide stores and mail order ↗
- Event stage
- GUNDAM-Con2027 SIDE MAKUHARI, January 9 to 11, 2027, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba ↗
Timeline
- Oct 17, 2026 Gundam SEED Freedom Zero Lottery And Animate Fair Set For 2027
- Oct 9, 2026 Gundam SEED Freedom Zero Names Shinn Asuka As Protagonist
- Oct 8, 2026 Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO Opens January 15, 2027, Shinn Asuka Leads
- Oct 6, 2026 Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO Draws Fan Theories Over Athrun And Cagalli
- Sep 5, 2026 Gundam SEED Fans React to FREEDOM ZERO Prequel Timeline
- Aug 29, 2026 GUNDAM-Con2027 Ticket Lottery Opens With SEED FREEDOM ZERO Stage Set
- Aug 20, 2026 Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO Special Program Set for October 9 Stream
- May 16, 2026 Gundam Seed Freedom Zero Prequel Will Get a Theatrical Release
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Facts
- Release
- movie · 2027-01-15 · 2026-10-17
- Release
- movie · 2027-01-15 · Japan · 2026-10-09
- Release
- tv · 2026-09-05 · 2026-09-05
- Release
- movie · announced at Gundam Conference SPRING 2026 in May 2026 · 2026-08-20
- Release
- movie · theatrical release announced · Japan · 2026-05-16
- Announced
- ZGMF-2050A Gouf Ignited Custom enemy mobile suit revealed · 2026-10-24
- Announced
- protagonist revealed as Shinn Asuka (stream on October 9, 2026) · 2026-10-09
- Announced
- SEED FREEDOM ZERO Latest Information Special Program streaming on October 9 (New York Comic Con 2026) · 2026-10-08
- Announced
- a program with the latest information on the work is scheduled to stream · 2026-10-06
- Announced
- special program revealing latest information will stream on Gundam Channel on October 9 · 2026-08-20
- Announced
- theatrical release (Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream) · 2026-05-16
- Noted
- set to depict the Freedom Gundam theft incident · 2026-10-06
- Noted
- set after SEED DESTINY · 2026-09-05
- Noted
- first SEED series past arc · 2026-09-05
- Noted
- centering on the Freedom hijacking incident · 2026-09-05
- Noted
- Released footage shows everyday scenes with Shin Asuka and Lunamaria Hawke · 2026-09-05
- Noted
- FREEDOM ZERO's timeline placement reassures fans that favorites remain safe while raising concerns about how the past arc will be handled · 2026-09-05
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- Confirmed SEED FREEDOM ZERO Latest Information Special Program streaming on October 9 Oct 8 · source
- Confirmed theatrical release May 28 · source
- Confirmed movie theatrical release announced Japan May 28 · source
All coverage
18h 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 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 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.