At the "Gundam SPRING 2026" presentation aired today, multiple announcements related to "Mobile Suit Gundam" were made.

First, "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO" will be released in theaters. This work is a prequel to the 2024 theatrical anime "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM," which achieved great success. Although the distribution method had not been disclosed until now, it has been confirmed that it will be released as a theatrical film.

Next, the Japan Anniversary Association has officially recognized April 7 as "Gundam Day." April 7 is the day when the 1979 TV anime "Mobile Suit Gundam" first aired, and it will be officially designated as a commemorative day by the Japan Anniversary Association.

A new video for "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing" is also in production. Although specific details have not been released as of the time of writing, Bandai Namco Filmworks has stated that the video will be "quite long." "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing" celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, generating widespread attention through the release of new trailers, events, and re-screenings. Further details about the new footage will be announced at a later date.

"GUNDAM-Con" will be held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Gundam series. "GUNDAM-Con" will take place in January 2027 at Halls 10 and 11 of the Makuhari Messe. "GUNDAM-Con" is an event with the philosophy of "co-creating with fans." After the first event, it is planned to be held around the world and will develop into a key project for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Gundam series.

In addition, it was officially announced that an exhibition titled "Yoshiyuki Tomino Works (tentative name)" will be held. The exhibition is scheduled to take place in 2029 at the Tokyo National Museum, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Gundam series. The exhibition will look back on the career of Yoshiyuki Tomino, who has been involved in producing numerous Gundam series, including the TV anime "Mobile Suit Gundam" which began airing in 1979.

The Gundam 50th Anniversary project commemorative video "Boy and Gundam" has been officially released, with the theme song "PEOPLE 1's"Pyramid"", which features protagonists and mobile suits from past Gundam series, delighting fans.

It was also officially announced that the first generation.The remake project of "Mobile Suit Gundam" is scheduled for release in 2029. As the "Gundam" series celebrates its 50th anniversary, this project aims to encourage more audiences to watch the original series that started it all, "Mobile Suit Gundam."

In terms of exhibitions, the life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue at Odaiba will end its display at the end of August 2026. The "life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue" has been exhibited at Odaiba in Tokyo since September 2017. The exhibition lasted 8 years and 11 months, and over the years it has been a beloved landmark for many fans and tourists.

Finally, Bandai Namco Filmworks, Netflix, and Legendary Pictures have announced a joint production of the live-action film "GUNDAM (tentative title)," and director Jim Mickle has also sent his congratulations.