The official website for the Gundam anime franchise announced today that MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe , the second chapter of the trilogy films based on Yoshiyuki Tomino's Mobile Suit Gundam: Senkou no Hathaway / Hathaway's Flash novel, is set to release in 363 theaters across Japan on January 30, 2026. The film is also confirmed for theatrical release in regions outside Japan including the United States, while the first chapter streams on Netflix worldwide. The site also revealed a new trailer and a main visual for the second chapter. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Trailer Main visual The film's three main voice cast members shared the following comments: Kensho Ono (Hathaway Noa): “This is all crazy. Hathaway is a man who questions the world itself — torn by doubts about what justice means and what he is truly fighting for. He suffers in solitude as he struggles with those questions, while Gigi’s presence grows ever larger, spiraling out of control. Is it the world that’s gone mad, or is it something else? I hope you look forward to seeing the answer unfold on screen.” Reina Ueda (Gigi Andalucia): “Does Gigi truly realize that she holds the power to influence the course of this conflict — or not? There are moments where it almost sounds as if she’s toying with the very syllables of “Hathaway Noa,” yet beneath that playfulness lies someone who struggles and thinks deeply. I hope audiences will be able to feel that sincerity and complexity in her performance." Junichi Suwabe (Kenneth Sleg): “Thank you all for your patience — I’ve been eagerly waiting for this moment myself. The second chapter of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway is finally here! The trailer alone gave me goosebumps with its escalating tension. The story of those swept along by destiny moves forward once again. Please look forward to it!” RELATED: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Hits Theaters in Japan in Winter 2026 Tomino's original novel published for three volumes from Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko from 1989 to 1990. The story is set in the era following the 1988 feature film Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack , and unfolds a story centered on Bright Noa's son, Hathaway Noa. The 95-minute first chapter, Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway released in 215 theaters in Japan on June 11, 2021. The film grossed 2.23 billion yen (15 million USD) from its domestic run. The synopsis of the series reads: The year is U.C.0105, twelve years after Char's Rebellion. "MAFTY" has begun resisting the Federation government's tyrannical rule by assassinating its high-ranking officials. Its leader is actually Hathaway Noa, the son of Bright Noa, who fought in the One Year War alongside Amuro Ray. A girl named Gigi Andalusia, who displays uncanny powers, has reminded Hathaway of a past trauma. Though he is bewildered by her words, he prepares to carry out an air raid on the Adelaide conference, determined to fulfill MAFTY's goals and lay his own past to rest. Haunted by past trauma, Hathaway is drawn to the mysterious girl Gigi Andalucia, whose strange powers stir memories within him. While swayed by her cryptic words, he continues preparing for MAFTY’s mission — the attack on the Adelaide Conference. Meanwhile, Kenneth Sleg of the Federation Forces prepares a defense operation for the Adelaide Conference and a plan to eliminate MAFTY, when he is approached by Handley Yoxon of the Criminal Police Organization with a secret proposal. As Hathaway and Kenneth pursue their respective goals, Gigi also sets off for Hong Kong to fulfill her own role. Staff: Original Story: Yoshiyuki Tomino / Hajime Yatate Director: Shukou Murase Script: Yasuyuki Muto Character Design: pablo uchida / Naoyuki Onda / Shigeki Kuhara Original Character Design: Haruhiko Mikimoto Mechanical Design: Hajime Katoki / Kimitoshi Yamane / Seiichi Nakatani / Nobuhiko Genma Original Mechanical Design: Yasuhiro Moriki / Kazumi Fujita Art Setting: Tomoaki Okada Art Director: Kinichi Ohkubo Color Setting: Takako Suzuki / Yuichi Kuboki Display Design: Yoshinori Sayama CG Director: Ryukow Masuo Director of Photography: Yoshihisa Oyama VFX Director: Manabu Kadono Editing: Daisuke Imai Sound Supervisor: Koji Kasamatsu Recording Supervisor: Eriko Kimura Music: Hiroyuki Sawano Planning & Production: SNRISE Produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. Distribution by Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. and Shochiku Co., Ltd. Source: The Gundam anime franchise official website , Press Release
