Overview
- The upcoming film is set to be featured in a special one-day-only IMAX event across North American theaters.
- This reimagined timeline showcases Char Aznable at the helm of the White Gundam, leading Zeon to victory.
- A partnership between Sunrise and Studio Khara brings innovative storytelling and visuals to both Aficionados and new viewers of the series.
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The highly anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam installment, titled “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuX -Beginning-, ” premiered in Japan on January 17, 2025. This film acts as a pilot, presenting an edited compilation of the early episodes to give both devoted fans and newcomers a glimpse of what to expect in the forthcoming series. North American fans can rejoice with the announcement of a special IMAX screening, available for just one day!
This cinematic venture is the result of a collaboration between the renowned Sunrise studio and Studio Khara, directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for his work on the acclaimed anime series FLCL. The soundtrack, crafted by Yoshimasa Terui and Masayuki Hasuo, heightens the immersive experience of this animated feature.
A New Chapter in the Gundam Universe
North American viewers have much to anticipate, as the one-day-only IMAX presentation of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuX -Beginning- will take place on February 26, 2025, with broader theatrical distribution commencing on February 28. This exclusive event presents an exceptional opportunity to experience the film in a grand format, enhancing the visual and auditory elements unique to IMAX screenings. This event also marks the start of a fresh partnership between GKIDS and Bandai Namco Filmworks, with the film set to screen at 426 locations, including 52 IMAX theaters.
In this revised storyline of the Universal Century, significant alterations unfold, such as Char Aznable seizing control of RX78-2, also known as the White Gundam. This twist leads Zeon to victory in the One-Year War. Set five years post-conflict, the narrative follows Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student from a space colony whose life is irrevocably altered by her encounter with Nyaan, a war refugee entangled in the clandestine ‘Clan Battles’ of mobile suits. Adopting the call sign “Machu, ” Amate takes on the mantle of pilot for the newly crafted mobile suit, GQuuuuuX, navigating the challenges of this dangerous underworld arena.
Secure Your Seat for GQuuuuuuX—Beginning
Don’t Miss the One-Day-Only IMAX Screening in February
The collaboration between Sunrise and Studio Khara is expected to yield exciting results, given their storied histories in mecha and science fiction genres. This alternative timeline presents an engaging twist on the familiar Universal Century, offering fans both nostalgia and fresh perspectives. As such, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuX -Beginning- promises to be an essential viewing experience for both loyal followers of the franchise and new audiences alike.
Watch the trailer for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, the new series from Studio Khara and SUNRISE! Stay tuned for updates on the theatrical version, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, which opens in theatres starting February 28!#Gundam #GQuuuuuuXhttps://t.co/rLfaXOL5mG pic.twitter.com/VSlRWGIBqX— GKIDS Films (@GKIDSfilms) January 22, 2025
To secure your tickets for the IMAX screening of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuX -Beginning- on February 26, 2025, visit the official IMAX website to find the nearest participating theater.
Source: Official Website, Anime News Network, GKIDS Official X Post
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