Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. today announced that it will bring the next chapter of the Gundam saga to New York Comic Con 2026 centered on the latest news for MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO, the highly anticipated prequel to the record-setting film MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM opened Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, and became the highest-grossing Gundam film in Japan.

NYCC attendees can be among the first to experience the reveals firsthand at the panel, while fans at home can catch the official tie-in livestream on GUNDAM CHANNEL INTL.

Be among the first fans in the world to learn more about MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO with special guests. This panel also features the latest Gundam news, upcoming initiatives, and fan experiences, providing a unique perspective from the team bringing Gundam to audiences worldwide. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the future of Gundam at NYCC 2026! In addition to the exclusive panel, there are amazing giveaways too!

• Date: Thursday, October 8
• Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time
• Location: MAIN STAGE

Goodies include:

• T-shirt
• “Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO” Poster
• Gundam Card Game Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO Promotional Card
• Gunpla shopping bag
• Gundam Introduction Book

Additional items are also on the way. Stay tuned for more details!

*Please note that all distributed materials, including their contents and designs, are subject to change without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding.

Visit the Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Booth (#2619), the main hub for GUNDAM at NYCC, and the TAMASHII NATIONS Booth (#2417) for special exhibits, GUNDAM products, and GUNDAM experiences!!

GUNDAM CHANNEL INTL NYCC Tie-In Stream

Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. will premiere a special program announcing the latest news on Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO, streaming worldwide simultaneously from 3:45 p.m. EDT (planned) on Thursday, Oct. 8. The program will air on GUNDAM CHANNEL INTL (https://www.youtube.com/@GundamInfo). It will deliver the same updates from the NYCC panel to audiences around the globe.

* All details are provisional and subject to change without notice.
* This stream is not a recording or live broadcast of the panel event.

Source: Press Release

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