Gundam SEED Freedom International Release Schedule List

After an 18-year wait since its initial announcement in 2006, the Gundam universe is expanding its horizons with the highly anticipated feature film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM." This sequel to the popular Mobile Suit Gundam Seed series premiered in Japan on January 26, 2024, to excited audiences in 352 theaters, ushering in a new chapter in the celebrated franchise.

The enthusiasm isn't limited to Japan, as "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" is ready to make its global debut. Fans around the world will be delighted to learn that the film will be released in 56 nations and territories. This is a big milestone for the Gundam franchise, which continues to captivate both old and new fans throughout the world.

Here's everything you need know about Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM's international release schedule:

Japanese Netflix / Prime Video release (June 8th)

OCEANIA

• Australia
• Melbourne: March 11, 2024 (SugoiCo)
• Sydney: March 11, 2024 (SugoiCo)
• Nationwide: March 14, 2024 (Event Cinemas AU / SugoicoAU)
• New Zealand
• St. Lukes: March 11, 2024 (SP Screening) (EventCinemas)
• Nationwide: March 14, 2024 (MadmanEntNZ)

ASIA

• Brunei: April 4, 2024 (One Cineplex Brunei)
• Cambodia: April 5, 2024 (Legend Cinema)
• China: TBD
• Hong Kong: April 25, 2024 (MediaLink)
• India: January 17, 2025 (PVR INOX)
• Indonesia: April 20, 2024 (CGV)
• Japan: January 26, 2024 (Origin)
• Macau: April 25, 2024 (MediaLink)
• Malaysia: April 4, 2024 (GSC)
• Philippines: 
• SP Screening April 13, 2024 (SM Cinema)
• Nationwide: April 24, 2024 (ODEX PH)
• Singapore: 
• March 16, 2024 (SP Screening)(ODEX Singapore)
• Nationwide: April 4, 2024
• South Korea: April 4, 2024 (waterhole)
• Taiwan: April 19, 2024 (MediaLink)
• Thailand: 
• February 2 ~ 4, 2024 (SP Screening)(japananimemoviethailand)
• Nationwide: February 8, 2024
• THANK YOU SCREENING: April 6, 2024 - Special (Major Cineplex)
• Vietnam: April 5, 2024 (ODEX)

EUROPE

• Belgium: April 27 and 28, 2024 (BN FR)
• France: April 27 and 28, 2024 (BN FR)
• Ireland: March 2024 (AnimeLimited)
• Luxembourg: April 27 and 28, 2024 (BN FR)
• United Kingdom
• London: March 17, 2024 (SP Screening) (eventbrite)
• Scotland: March 2024 (SP Screening) (AnimeLimited)
• Nationwide: March 23 & 24, 2024 (AnimeLimited)
• Germany: June 15 and 16, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Sweden: June 15 and 16, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Spain: June 15 and 16, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Finland: June 15 and 16, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Estonia: June 15 and 16, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Latvia: June 15 and 16, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Italy: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Denmark: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Iceland: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• The Netherlands: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Austria: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Switzerland: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Portugal: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Poland: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Czech Republic: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Slovakia: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Lithuania: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Serbia: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Bosnia: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Montenegro: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Slovenia: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Kosovo: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Macedonia: June 22 and 23, 2024 (POM ANIME)
• Hungary: June 28 and 29, 2024 (POM ANIME)

NORTH AMERICA

• Canada: May 7, 2024 (GUNDAM INFO)
• United States: 
• LA: March 31, 2024 (SP Screening)
• NY: March 31, 2024 & April 1, 2024 (SP Screening)
• Nationwide: May 7 ~ 8, 2024 (Fathom Events via Fandango)

Fans should check local listings and the official Gundam SEED FREEDOM website for the most up-to-date information on release dates and showtimes in their location. As the countdown to the global release begins, the Gundam community's excitement grows as they prepare to see this new adventure on the big screen.

The 124-minute film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" made a good commercial launch, earning 3.1 billion yen ($20.6 million USD) from 1.86 million ticket sales in just three weeks in Japan. This incredible box office performance catapulted the picture to the top of the Gundam franchise, surpassing the franchise's 1982 box office hit, Mobile Suit Gundam III Encounters in Space, which made 2.3 billion yen ($15.5 million USD). 

The film's premiere was a significant advance above its predecessors. For comparison, the opening weekend revenue of "SEED FREEDOM" was 416.4 percent higher than that of the previous "Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway" published in 2021. In terms of ticket sales, it increased by 502.8 percent from "Hathaway's" first weekend performance.

Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to join the journey of "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" as it takes off globally!