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Gundam (film)

Gundam is an upcoming military science fiction/space opera film written and directed by Jim Mickle. The film is based on the 1979 Sunrise mecha anime series Mobile Suit Gundam created by Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino, and is a co-production between Bandai Namco Filmworks, Nightshade, and Legendary Pictures. It stars Sydney Sweeney, Noah Centineo, Michael Mando, Shioli Kutsuna, Gemma Chua-Tran, Nonso Anozie, Javon Walton, Oleksandr Rudynskyi, and Jason Isaacs.

Premise
As shifting allegiances and a growing threat set them on a collision course for one another, they're pulled into a high-stakes race across the stars that could define the fate of humanity. With awe-inspiring battles, intimate human emotion, and an epic cinematic scale, this is Gundam like it’s been seen before. ==Cast==
Cast
Sydney SweeneyNoah CentineoMichael MandoShioli Kutsuna • Gemma Chua-Tran • Nonso AnozieJavon WaltonOleksandr RudynskyiJason Isaacs • Ida Brooke ==Production==
Production
In July 2018, it was announced that a live-action adaptation of the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam was in development from Legendary Entertainment alongside the studio for the original series, Sunrise, with Cale Boyter overseeing the project. In April 2021, it was announced that Jordan Vogt-Roberts was attached to direct and produce the film, with Brian K. Vaughan set to write the screenplay and executive produce, under his overall deal at Legendary, and Netflix distributing worldwide on their streaming service, while Legendary distributes theatrically in China. Later in November of that year, Legendary revealed a first-look of the film, in the form of concept art showcasing the original RX-78-2 Gundam suit. In late October 2024, Vogt-Roberts and Netflix were no longer involved with the film, with Jim Mickle now hired to write and direct. In late March 2025, Sydney Sweeney was cast in the lead role. In September, Benson Boone was in talks to co-star opposite Sweeney. In November, Noah Centineo was cast over Boone and Drew Starkey. In January 2026, distribution rights to the film were re-acquired by Netflix. In February, Jason Clarke joined the cast. In March, Michael Mando, Shioli Kutsuna, and Gemma Chua-Tran joined the cast while Clarke dropped out. In April, Nonso Anozie, Javon Walton, Oleksandr Rudynskyi, Jason Isaacs, and Ida Brooke rounded out the cast. ==References==
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