Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Soars to Over $1 Million in U.S. Box Office!
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Wraps Up U.S. Theatrical Run
The Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- anime film concluded its weeklong theatrical run in the United States on March 6, earning a total of $1,079,898. The film debuted with impressive numbers, bringing in $916,000 during its first three days and securing the #10 spot at the box office for the weekend of February 28–March 2.
Box Office Success
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Japan:
- The film has surpassed the total earnings of the 1982 classic Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space, which earned 2.3 billion yen (approximately $14.88 million).
- GQuuuuuuX now ranks as the second-highest-earning Gundam film in Japan, with a cumulative total of 2.97 billion yen (about $19.92 million) from 1.8 million tickets sold.
- The franchise's top-grossing film, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM, holds the record at 4.79 billion yen ($31.05 million) from its initial run, which further increased to 5.38 billion yen ($35.5 million) with special edition screenings.
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United States:
- The film wrapped up its U.S. run with a total revenue of $1,079,898, showcasing strong performance for a limited anime release.
Streaming Plans
Fans worldwide will soon have access to the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX television anime. Amazon Prime Video plans to stream the series in over 240 countries, starting in Japan on April 9 at 1:00 a.m. JST.
Story Overview
The film centers on Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student living in a peaceful space colony. Her life changes dramatically after encountering Nyaan, a war refugee, and joining the underground mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. Piloting the GQuuuuuuX under the alias "Machu," Amate faces intense battles day after day. The plot thickens as an unidentified Gundam mobile suit—pursued by both the space force and police—appears with its mysterious pilot, Shūji.
Creative Team
- Director: Kazuya Tsurumaki (FLCL, Gunbuster 2: Diebuster)
- Script Supervision: Yōji Enokido (Bungo Stray Dogs, Revolutionary Girl Utena)
- Additional Scripts: Hideaki Anno (Evangelion, Shin Godzilla)
- Character Design: Take (Katanagatari, Pokémon Sun & Moon)
- Mechanical Design: Ikuto Yamashita (Evangelion, Shin Kamen Rider)