Exciting news for fans of the iconic anime and toy franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam: a live-action film adaptation is finally entering full production. Bandai Namco and Legendary have officially signed an agreement to co-finance this much-anticipated project. Initially announced back in 2018, the film has been relatively quiet until now. However, with the formation of Bandai Namco Filmworks America and this recent announcement, enthusiasts can start gearing up for what will be the first-ever live-action Gundam film to hit the big screens worldwide.

The upcoming film, currently without an official title, will be both written and directed by Kim Mickle, known for her work on Sweet Tooth. While specific details such as release dates and plot specifics remain under wraps, the companies have shared a teaser poster to build anticipation. They've promised to steadily release more information as it becomes available.

This film marks a significant milestone for the franchise, which has already seen 25 anime series, 34 animated films, 27 original anime productions, and a highly successful toy line, generating over $900 million annually. The Mobile Suit Gundam series, which first aired in 1979, revolutionized the 'real robot anime' genre. It moved away from the traditional dichotomy of good versus evil, offering instead realistic portrayals of war, detailed scientific exploration, and complex human dramas centered around the concept of 'mobile suits' as weapons. This groundbreaking approach sparked a significant cultural phenomenon.