Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM will Hit Cinemas Across Europe in June, with a 2-day Event Release

Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM will hit cinemas across Europe in June, with an unmissable 2-day event release!

[Amsterdam, 13/05/2024] - Piece of Magic Entertainment (POM) and Bandai Namco Europe are thrilled to announce their partnership to bring the highly anticipated anime movie Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM exclusively to cinemas in 26 territories across Europe. This unprecedented collaboration will bring the movie to fans all over Europe and offer them an unforgettable cinematic experience celebrating the iconic Gundam Seed franchise.

The European release of Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM will take place

• On June 15th and 16th
  In Germany, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Finland, Estonia, and Latvia
  
• On June 22nd and 23rd In Italy, Denmark, Iceland, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Kosovo, and Macedonia.
  
• On June 28 & 29

This release is tailored as a bespoke fan event, taking place over one weekend only. Select venues will host Gunpla workshops in cinemas. Fans will get to build their own Gunpla in the cinemas, for an even more immersive experience and shared Gunpla fun with other Gundam Seed fans!

"We are very proud to partner with Bandai Namco Europe to bring Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM to cinemas across Europe," said Caspar Nadaud, CEO of Piece of Magic Entertainment. "This unique and ambitious release strategy not only allows us to reach a specific fanbase but also ensures that this highly anticipated film can be experienced on the big screen widely in Europe. We are thrilled to take part in Bandai Namco Europe's commitment to bringing one of Japan's most beloved IP to European fans!”

"After a 20-year wait, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM has set a new record by becoming the biggest success in the Gundam franchise's history in Japan, with 2,69 million admissions. The international theatrical release will also be the largest, with distribution in 56 countries and regions," said Aâdil Tayouga, Licensing & Business Strategy Director at Bandai Namco Europe. "We are thrilled to share this experience with passionate fans of the franchise and enthusiasts of Japanese animation worldwide."

Ticketing for the screenings is already available at https://www.pomanime.com/movie/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-freedom for fans to secure their seats for this exclusive event.

About Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM

20 years after its last release, Gundam Seed makes a spectacular return to cinemas with a brand-new story and highly anticipated sequel to the series that wowed a generation of anime fans!

Produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks and SHOCHIKU, with production carried out by Sunrise and directed by Mitsuo Fukuda, the film premiered in Japan on January 26, 2024, garnering over 2.69 million admissions and becoming the most lucrative film in the franchise's history at the Japanese box office.

Synopsis
In C.E.75, the fighting still continues. There are independence movements, and aggression by Blue Cosmos... In order to calm the situation, a global peace monitoring agency called COMPASS is established, with Lacus as its first president. As members of COMPASS, Kira and his comrades intervene into various regional battles. Then a newly established nation called Foundation proposes a joint operation against a Blue Cosmos stronghold.

Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM is released by POM Anime, a Piece of Magic Entertainment subsidiary company specialized in anime content.

About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC. Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience, and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening - developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC. Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry's top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.

For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

About Piece of Magic Entertainment
Established in 2017, Piece of Magic Entertainment (POM) is a worldwide theatrical distributor specializing in prestige documentaries, feature films, anime, live gaming events, and world-class concerts. POM is always pushing the boundaries of what is possible and delivering cinematic experiences to audiences around the world. From offices in Amsterdam, POM can release in a handful of territories or branch out much wider a reach of thousands of screens across 60+ countries.