Experience the GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM Screening & Talk Show at the Museum of the Moving Image

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. today announced that the GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM Screening & Talk Show will be held at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York on Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12. Both days feature a special screening of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM in Japanese with English subtitles, and the October 11 program will also include a talk show with Kaori Shida, Planning Producer of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO, as well as exclusive giveaways for attendees.

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GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM Screening & Talk Show at the Museum of the Moving Image

A two-day special screening of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM (Japanese with English subtitles) will take place in New York at the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI), featuring a member of the production staff and exclusive giveaways.

Location: Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) 36-01 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11106

Sunday, October 11: Screening & Talk Show

• 6:30 PM – Talk show featuring special guest Kaori Shida, Planning Producer of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO
• 7:00 PM – Screening of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM

Monday, October 12: Screening Only

• 4:00 PM – Screening of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM

Tickets: $17.50 / $12 senior and students / $10 youth / free for MoMI members. There is a $1.50 transaction fee per ticket for all online purchases. The cost of admission may be applied toward a same-day purchase of a membership.
Order tickets for Sunday, October 11, 6:30 PM with guest Kaori Shida
Order tickets for Monday, October 12, 4:00 PM
Please pick up tickets at the Museum's admissions desk upon arrival. All seating is general admission.

October 11 event exclusive giveaways include a GUNDAM SEED Series poster.
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GUNDAM SEED English Dub Cast Reunites for Complimentary NYCC Autograph Session

Matt Hill, Sam Vincent, and Matthew Erickson will reunite for a special autograph session at NYCC. Autographs will be complimentary, so make sure to have your Gundam collection ready to get them signed.

Event Name: GUNDAM SEED Series Autograph Session
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM–12:45 PM EDT
Location: Hall 1A Autographing
Appearing Guests:

• Matt Hill (English voice of Kira Yamato)
• Sam Vincent (English voice of Athrun Zala)
• Matthew Erickson (English voice of Shinn Asuka)

*All details are provisional and subject to change without notice.
*Autographs should be limited to Gundam-related items.

Cast Members Join the "GUNDAM Showcase 2026 @ NYC" Main Stage Panel

Three of the voices that defined the GUNDAM SEED saga reunite at the NYCC main stage along with members of the production staff. Join special guests Matt Hill (the English voice of Kira Yamato), Sam Vincent (the English voice of Athrun Zala), Matthew Erickson (the English voice of Shinn Asuka), Executive Producer Naohiro Ogata and Planning Producer Kaori Shida at the "GUNDAM Showcase 2026 @ NYC - Feat. SEED FREEDOM ZERO" panel event for an exclusive discussion of the latest news about MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO.

Be among the first fans in the world to learn more about MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO with special guests. This panel brings the latest Gundam news, upcoming initiatives, and fan experiences, providing a unique perspective from the team bringing Gundam to audiences worldwide. Don't miss this special opportunity to experience the future of Gundam at NYCC 2026! In addition to the exclusive panel, there are amazing giveaways, too!

Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM (EDT)
Location: MAIN STAGE
Special Guests:

• Matt Hill (the English voice of Kira Yamato),
• Sam Vincent (the English voice of Athrun Zala),
• Matthew Erickson (the English voice of Shinn Asuka)
• Naohiro Ogata (Executive Producer)
• Kaori Shida (Planning Producer)

Giveaways include:

• T-shirt
• Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO Poster
• Gundam Card Game Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO Promotional Card
• Gunpla shopping bag
• Gundam Introduction Book
• Gundam Card Game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT Promotional Card
• Inflatable Beam Saber
• 1/144 RX-78-2 GUNDAM Workshop Kit Ver.
• Gundam Introduction Leaflet

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*The headband and T-shirt designs shown in the assets have been updated from previously shared versions.

Latest MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO News to Stream Worldwide

Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. will premiere a special program announcing the latest news on MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO, streaming worldwide from 3:45 p.m. EDT on Thursday, October 8. The program will air on GUNDAM CHANNEL INTL (https://www.youtube.com/@GundamInfo), and will deliver the same updates from the NYCC panel to audiences around the globe.

*All details are provisional and subject to change without notice.
*This stream is not a recording or live broadcast of the panel event.

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America and the TAMASHII NATIONS Booth 

Visit the Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Booth (#2619), the main hub for GUNDAM at NYCC, and the TAMASHII NATIONS Booth (#2417) for special exhibits, GUNDAM retail, and GUNDAM experiences!

TAMASHII NATIONS Special Panel "Ignite Your Soul" Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 
Time: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM (EDT) 
Location: Room 409 
Special Guests: Matt Hill (English voice of Kira Yamato), with a few surprises still in store for fans.

TAMASHII NATIONS Booth Communication Counter 
Activity: Meet and Greet Photo Op and Autograph Feat. GUNDAM SEED 
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT) 
Special Guests: Matt Hill (English voice of Kira Yamato) 
Related Retail Item: MB Strike Freedom Gundam <Revival Ver.> 

New York Comic Con Overview
Dates: Thursday, October 8 - Sunday, October 11, 2026
Location: New York, New York, USA
Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Official Website: https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/ 

Official Gundam Links
GUNDAM Official Website: https://gundam-official.com/
GUNDAM Official X: https://x.com/gundam_info
GUNDAM SEED Series Official Website: https://gundam-official.com/seed/
GUNDAM SEED Series Official X: https://x.com/SEED_HDRP
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