IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At New <a href="https://comicvibe.com/from-kermit-to-kirby-scenes-from-new-york-comic-con/” title=”From Kermit to Kirby: Scenes from New York Comic Con”>York Comic Con 2026, Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. took a trip down memory lane and provided insight into the upcoming installment of the GUNDAM SEED franchise during the “GUNDAM Showcase 2026 @ NYC – Feat. SEED FREEDOM ZERO” panel with the Japanese production staff and English voice casts of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED. Gundam series Executive Producer Naohiro Ogata and MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO Planning Producer Kaori Shida were joined on stage by Matt Hill, Sam Vincent, and Matthew Erickson, the English voices of Kira Yamato, Athrun Zala, and Shinn Asuka. Those in the audience were the first to see a brand new teaser trailer for MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO, announced to hit theaters across North America in February 2027.
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Executive Producer Naohiro Ogata took the stage first to briefly discuss the worldwide growth and fanbase of the Gundam series. Ogata commented on the many ways Gundam is being delivered to fans around the world, inviting fans to “enjoy Gundam life,” with the new productions and events coming up to celebrate the upcoming 50th Anniversary of Gundam.
Next, Matt Hill, Sam Vincent, and Matthew Erickson greeted Gundam fans with a reenactment of a scene from the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED series. When asked to take a look at Gundam SEED Gunpla kits, Matt Hill mentioned becoming a fan of the toys later on, saying, “This is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen.”
Sam Vincent added, “I remember seeing the Justice Gundam and saying, ‘That’s me!’ And these take me back.”
Matthew Erickson is a self-proclaimed “Gunpla nerd,” and went on to say that he spends a lot of time building and painting them.
The lights went down after the talk, and fans got a first look at an all-new teaser trailer for MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO. The room filled with cheering Gundam fans excited about the film, set to premiere in North America in February 2027. Planning Producer Kaori Shida dove deeper into the plot of the film, explaining that the story is set between DESTINY and FREEDOM.
GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZEROwas written by the late Chiaki Morosawa, and Shida mentioned that the script was created to dive deeper into the characters’ feelings when FREEDOM was in production.
A new teaser visual was revealed, placing Shinn Asuka at the forefront, with Kira Yamato and Athrun Zala appearing behind him. Kaori Shida described the importance of the visual, saying that the focus on the red is a testament to Shinn’s concept color. She expressed that this offers fans a look into what Shinn is feeling after the events of DESTINY.
All-new SEED FREEDOM ZERO products were unveiled. Four new Gunpla, including the Infinite Justice Gundam and Booster Unit, Murasame Kai, Gouf Ignited Custom, and Infinite Justice Gundam (SEED FREEDOM ZERO Vers.), were revealed along with figures of Shinn Asuka, Lunamaria Hawke, Leonard Valway, and Lacus Clyne.
Additionally, it was announced that Matt Hill, Sam Vincent, and Matthew Erickson will be back to reprise their roles in the English dub of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO. Each expressed their excitement in returning to the beloved characters.
Matthew Erickson said, “I am overwhelmed, you know? I feel amazing and I’m so thankful to all of the fans.” Matt Hill agreed, also thanking the fans for making their return possible, and explaining that, “When a show ends, you think you may not get to do this again.” Sam Vincent cheered, yelling, “It’s an honor!”
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