Pacific Rim: Uprising

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Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost, reunites with Mako Mori to lead a new generation of Jaeger pilots, including rival Lambert and 15-year-old hacker Amara, against a new Kaiju threat.

Premiere

December 31, 2024

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Ten years after the events of the first Pacific Rim. Humanity has enjoyed a period of relative peace following the closure of the Breach, the inter-dimensional portal from which the monstrous Kaiju emerged. However, this peace proves fragile.

The film centres on Jake Pentecost (John Boyega), the son of Stacker Pentecost, the hero who sacrificed himself to seal the breach. Haunted by his father's legacy and burdened by a troubled past, Jake has distanced himself from the Jaeger programme, massive robots piloted by humans to combat the Kaiju.

However, a new threat emerges. The Precursors, the alien race who control the Kaiju, devise a way to reopen the Breach. With the Kaiju returning, a new generation of Jaeger pilots is called upon to defend the world.  These pilots are young, enthusiastic, and eager to prove themselves.

Leading this new generation is Jake, who reluctantly steps up to the challenge. He must overcome his personal demons and learn to work with a team of talented but inexperienced pilots, including the tech-savvy Amara Namani (Cailee Spaeny), who dreams of piloting a Jaeger herself.

The film throws these young heroes into spectacular battles against evolved Kaiju, some even more fearsome than those encountered before. The Jaegers themselves have undergone upgrades, featuring new technology and increased firepower.

Pacific Rim: Uprising is a visually stunning film filled with intense action sequences showcasing the clash between colossal Jaegers and terrifying Kaiju. While the film pays homage to the original, it also explores themes of legacy, overcoming loss, and the importance of teamwork in the face of overwhelming odds.

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