Promotional art for the Iron-Blooded Orphans – Urðr Hunt Special Edition, featuring the Gundam Hajiroboshi and main characters from the app-based story now getting its theatrical debut.
Prepare your backlog and mark your calendars, because the Gundam franchise is taking over North American theaters this January. In a massive announcement for fans of both the "Toonami Era" and the modern generation, Bandai Namco and Sunrise have confirmed the Gundam Premiere Night, a special double-feature event scheduled for January 12, 13, and 15, 2026.
The Event Lineup
This event brings two major timelines to the big screen, offering a mix of nostalgia and new content:
- Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Special Edition (4K Remaster): For many western fans, this OVA sequel defined an era. Seeing the designs by Hajime Katoki remastered in 4K is a rare opportunity.
Jan 12-13: English Dub
Jan 15: English Subtitles - Iron-Blooded Orphans – Urðr Hunt Special Edition: Set between seasons of the main IBO anime, this standalone film—originally an app-based story—finally gets its theatrical debut. It includes the 10th Anniversary short film, "Wedge of Interposition."
Screenings: English Subtitles only.
The "Endless Waltz" Effect
History suggests that whenever Endless Waltz gets a spotlight, inventory for key model kits vanishes from retailers. The MG Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka and the RG Epyon remain timeless designs, and the 4K theatrical experience often compels fans to build them immediately. If you haven't built the Ver.Ka version of Wing Zero yet, consider this the sign you've been waiting for; it is widely regarded as one of the best Master Grades ever engineered.
On the IBO side, the star of the new movie is the Gundam Hajiroboshi. While older IBO kits can be challenging to find, stock levels for the HG Hajiroboshi are expected to fluctuate leading up to the premiere.
Are you planning to see Endless Waltz in 4K or are you more excited for Urðr Hunt? Let us know in the comments below!
Where to Buy
Don't show up to the theater empty-handed. Secure your kits now to avoid the inevitable "movie hype" sell-outs. Explore these stores to find the Wing Zero EW, Gundam Epyon, and Hajiroboshi. Please note that these are general affiliate links and your purchase directly supports the site.
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Sources
- Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Urðr-Hunt Film Trailer Reveals English-Subbed January Screenings | Anime News Network (Accessed December 12, 2025)
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