Pacific Rim
Pacific Rim is a science fiction monster film franchise featuring giant robots called Jaegers fighting massive creatures called Kaiju. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, it combines mecha and kaiju genres with spectacular action and visual effects.
Category
Mecha/Kaiju
Release Year
2013
Origin
USA
Tags
MechaKaijuActionSci-Fi
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Pacific Rim
Aliases
Pacific Rim Franchise
Type
Science fiction film franchise
Release Year
2013
Status
Active franchise
Origin
United States
Region
United States
Creation Information
Creator
Guillermo del Toro
Publisher
Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Entertainment
Original Work
Original screenplay by Travis Beacham and Guillermo del Toro
Genre
Mecha, Kaiju, Action, Science Fiction
Content Information
Synopsis
When massive creatures called Kaiju emerge from an interdimensional portal in the Pacific Ocean, humanity builds giant robots called Jaegers to fight them. Pilots must neural-link to control these machines in humanity's last stand.
Main Characters
Raleigh Becket, Mako Mori, Stacker Pentecost, Newton Geiszler, Hermann Gottlieb, Jake Pentecost
Setting
Near-future Earth, primarily Pacific Rim region
Themes
Cooperation, sacrifice, human-machine interface, environmental themes
Target Audience
Action fans, mecha enthusiasts, kaiju lovers
Media Forms
Films
Pacific Rim (2013), Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)
Animated Series
Pacific Rim: The Black (Netflix anime series)
Games
Video games, mobile games, VR experiences
Merchandise
Action figures, model kits, collectibles
Comics
Prequel comics, tie-in graphic novels
Novels
Novelizations and original stories
Commercial Information
Box Office
Over $411 million worldwide for original film
Sales
Strong merchandise and toy sales
Revenue
Significant franchise value for Warner Bros.
Awards
Visual effects nominations, technical achievements
Market Value
Major mecha/kaiju franchise
Licensing
Global distribution, extensive merchandising
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Mecha fans, kaiju enthusiasts, action movie lovers worldwide
Communities
Reddit r/PacificRim, mecha forums, kaiju communities
Events
Comic-Con panels, toy conventions, fan gatherings
Quotes
"Today we are cancelling the apocalypse!", "We are cancelling the apocalypse"
Memes
Jaeger pilot memes, kaiju size comparisons, drift compatibility
Cosplay
Jaeger pilot suits, kaiju costumes, mecha armor
Historical Development
2013
Original Pacific Rim film released to critical acclaim
2018
Pacific Rim: Uprising continues the story
2021
Pacific Rim: The Black anime series premieres on Netflix
2023
Franchise continues with potential future projects
Related Links
www.warnerbros.com
twitter.com
www.amazon.com
pacificrim.fandom.com
www.enjoyip.com