Trailer with SZA song for upcoming Gundam film released

A new, special trailer for the anime film "Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash - Circe's Witch" has been released. It shows for the first time the opening sequence used in the film, which is accompanied by SZA's song "Snooze".

The film is the second part of a planned trilogy, based on a novel series by Yoshiyuki Tomino. The plot is set in the so-called Universal Century, a central timeline of the Gundam franchise.

The story focuses on Hathaway Noa, the son of the well-known Federation officer Bright Noa. Scarred by experiences from his past, he leads an anti-Earth Federation movement known as Mafty under the pseudonym "Mafty Navue Erin". Their goal is to take action against the corruption and environmental destruction caused by the ruling class. His opponent is Colonel Kenneth Sleg, who hunts Mafty with a special unit. The mysterious Gigi Andalucia also plays a significant role, and her encounter influences Hathaway's path.

The song "Snooze" by the American singer SZA was chosen as the opening theme for the film. The R&B track, originally released on her album "SOS", deals with intense and almost obsessive devotion in a love relationship. The producers describe the sound of the piece as dreamy and timeless.

The combination of this personal, emotional song and the film's visual motifs, which reflect its mysterious and dark atmosphere, represents a deliberate artistic contrast. While the plot deals with political conflicts and terrorism, the music underscores the internal, human conflicts of the characters.

The release of the second part of the "Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash" film trilogy with the subtitle "Circe's Witch" (Japanese: "Kirke no Majo") is planned for January 30, 2026. The first film in the series was released in June 2021.