The highly anticipated “Pacific Rim” TV series has officially found its home at Amazon Prime Video, as reported exclusively by Variety. This live-action adaptation is currently in development, following a deal between Legendary Television and Amazon MGM Studios. This exciting project marks a significant step for the franchise, which has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide since its inception.
According to insider sources, there is still a possibility for new films to be produced within the Pacific Rim franchise. The original film, directed by the acclaimed Guillermo del Toro, premiered in 2013 and grossed over $400 million globally. Its sequel, “Pacific Rim Uprising,” was released in 2018, and the franchise has also extended to an anime series, “Pacific Rim: The Black,” which aired for two seasons on Netflix from 2021 to 2022. Beyond films and series, the franchise has diversified into comic books, novels, and merchandise, creating a robust multimedia presence.
The storyline of “Pacific Rim” centers around an inter-dimensional rift that opens at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, unleashing colossal monsters known as kaijus upon humanity. In a bid to combat these formidable creatures, humans develop gigantic fighting robots called Jaegers. This thrilling premise has resonated with fans and set the foundation for the franchise's ongoing success.
Heisserer is no stranger to high-profile projects; he recently served as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner for the successful “Shadow and Bone” series on Netflix, which is based on the popular Grishaverse young adult novels. His impressive resume includes an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for the critically acclaimed film “Arrival” in 2017. Heisserer's other notable writing credits include the hit Netflix film “Bird Box,” along with “Lights Out,” “Hours,” “Bloodshot,” and the 2010 remake of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”
This announcement is part of a broader trend of collaboration between Legendary Television and Amazon MGM Studios, with recent reports indicating their partnership on a series based on G. T. Karber’s murder mystery puzzles titled “Murdle.” Additionally, Legendary’s current slate includes the much-anticipated live-action Monsterverse series “Monarch” for Apple TV+, alongside projects like “Dune: Prophecy” at Max and the animated series “The Legend of Lara Croft” at Netflix. The expanding universe of Pacific Rim is just one of many exciting developments to emerge from these industry leaders.
