Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Mobile Suit Gundam has completed principal photography, marking a major milestone for one of the streamer’s biggest upcoming science fiction films, according to Screen Rant.
The update comes as Netflix continues a strong year for original releases. Several 2026 titles, including His & Hers, War Machine and Swapped, have secured places among the platform’s all-time most-watched titles. Harlan Coben’s I Will Find You also continues to attract audiences, with more high-profile releases expected before the end of the year.
Science fiction remains one of Netflix’s most successful genres, driven by titles such as The Adam Project, Don’t Look Up and 3 Body Problem. Seeking another major hit, the streaming platform acquired the rights to Gundam in 2021 before announcing the franchise’s first live-action adaptation based on the iconic Mobile Suit Gundam series.
Set during a war between Earth and its space colonies, the film follows rival factions battling for supremacy with giant, heavily armed mobile suits. The story has been designed as a standalone film that welcomes new audiences while appealing to longtime fans.
Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo lead the cast as rival pilots caught in a conflict that could shape humanity’s future. Netflix has described the project as a visually spectacular adaptation featuring large-scale mech battles and emotionally driven storytelling.
Production began in April at Village Roadshow Studios on Australia’s Gold Coast, with additional filming in Brisbane and Toowoomba, Queensland. Four months later, production has officially wrapped, with photographs from the cast’s wrap party appearing on social media.
With a reported budget of at least $100 million, the film now moves into post-production, where extensive visual effects work will bring its mobile suits and large-scale battles to life. Jim Mickle, known for Sweet Tooth, directs the adaptation and has said it will remain faithful to the original anime while introducing fresh ideas.
Netflix has not announced a release date, although industry speculation points to a 2027 debut. The supporting cast includes Shioli Kutsuna, Jason Isaacs, Nonso Anozie, Michael Mando and Ida Brooke. Their roles remain undisclosed. Netflix is expected to reveal more details as the film moves closer to release. New viewers can already watch several animated Gundam titles on the streaming platform.
