A compilation film of the series opened in Japan opened in October 2014 with the title Uchū Senkan Yamato 2199: Tsuioku no Kōkai (Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Voyage of Remembrance), and a new film that continues the story opened in Japanin December 2014 with the title Uchū Senkan Yamato 2199: Hoshi-Meguru Hakobune (Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Star-Voyaging Ark).
With Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199, director Yutaka Izubuchi (RahXephon) remade the classic 1974 space opera anime Space Battleship Yamato.
A new 7-part theatrical anime sequel project titled Uchū Senkan Yamato 2202: Ai no Senshi-tachi began with the first part in February, and the fourth part will debut in Japan on January 27.
Voyager Entertainment released the series on English-subtitled DVD and Blu-ray Discs.