In the midst of the Cosmic Era's 74th year, the fierce conflict between the earth-rooted Naturals and the space-faring Coordinators reaches its climax. Facing a significant setback, Kira Yamato takes the helm of the Strike Freedom Gundam, guiding the Archangel and its crew in a daring mission to eliminate the Requiem, a doomsday weapon threatening the existence of countless lives. Amidst the chaos, Kira's closest friend and rival, Athrun Zala, engages in combat alongside him, while contending with the animosity of Shinn Asuka, a skilled pilot piloting the formidable Destiny Gundam. Shinn perceives Athrun as a betrayer obstructing the path to universal harmony. As epic battles unfold, pitting mobile suits in life-or-death struggles for the destiny of the cosmos, a grand saga of conflict and misunderstanding amongst humanity hurtles towards its inevitable resolution.