Gundam Goes Live‑Action—Again!
Yes, that’s right: after a two‑decade long pause, the iconic mecha series is set to re‑jump onto the big screen in all its gear‑heavy glory. Netflix has officially green‑lit a fresh live‑action adaptation, with a star‑crew that’s sure to make fans both burp with excitement and whisper “finally.”
Old, Flawed, Forgotten…
Remember the 2000 flick G‑Saviour? It got a Canadian production swap from Polestar Entertainment, a cameo from the Gundam universe, and an IMDb rating of 3.9. The world was a bit disappointed, and it faded into oblivion faster than a low‑budget cardboard robot.
New Lights, Big Names
- Jordan Vogt‑Roberts at the helm (yes, the same director who guided Kong: Skull Island and The Walking Dead: World Beyond).
- Brian K. Vaughan writes the script—big‑name writer for Saga and Y: The Last Man, also the exec‑producer.
- Legendary Pictures is joining forces with Sunrise, the studio that has been where the heavy lifters like Pacific Rim and Godzilla vs. Kong grew.
No Spoiler‑Free Ship
The streaming giant is tight‑lipped over plot details for now. But with the mix of proven studio pedigree, a tight directorial vision, and a top-tier writing team, the probabilities of a smooth, faithful adaptation are sky‑high.
History in a Nutshell
First launched in 1979 by Yoshiyuki Tomino, Mobile Suit Gundam sparked a worldwide frenzy. Sunrise’s roster of sequels, comics, and mass‑market merchandise turned the universe into a global phenomenon.
Fan Alert!
For those who remember watching the original anime as a kid, keeping an eye on Netflix’s announcements could feel like watching your childhood crush finally coming back into the spotlight—only this time, she’s a freaking laser‑powered giant!
