Grandgear
As of October 27, 2026, Grandgear is a production that is in pre-production. Four production companies are attached, including Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures and Zipper Bros Films. Attached are director Takashi Yamazaki; and producers J.J. Abrams and Glen Zipper. Production List last updated this listing on October 27, 2026.
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Project Summary
Grandgear marks director Takashi Yamazaki's English-language debut following his Oscar-winning work on Godzilla Minus One. The sci-fi action film is being produced by J. J. Abrams through Bad Robot Productions alongside Glen Zipper, with Sony Pictures and Columbia Pictures handling distribution. Yamazaki wrote the original screenplay and will direct. While plot details remain under wraps, test footage showcased at CinemaCon 2026 revealed massive mech-versus-kaiju battles in urban settings, drawing comparisons to Pacific Rim. Sam Nivola and Nico Parker have been cast in the lead roles after extensive chemistry testing, with Paul Giamatti in talks for a supporting role. Production is expected to begin in 2027, with the film targeting a January 2028 theatrical release. The project represents a major Hollywood studio leap for Yamazaki, who brings his signature visual effects expertise and emotional storytelling to an ambitious large-scale production.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Takashi Yamazaki |
Writing
| Writer | Takashi Yamazaki |
Production
| Producer | J.J. Abrams |
| Producer | Glen Zipper |
| Producer | Takashi Yamazaki |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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