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Live-Action Pacific Rim Prequel Series Officially in Development at Amazon

The series, written by Eric Heisserer, will explore the origins of the Jaeger program and Kaiju attacks as part of Legendary Television's partnership with Amazon MGM Studios.

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Pacific Rim movie poster
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Promotional material from "Pacific Rim."

Overview

  • Amazon Prime Video has greenlit a live-action Pacific Rim prequel series, produced by Legendary Television and Amazon MGM Studios.
  • Eric Heisserer, known for 'Arrival' and 'Shadow and Bone,' will serve as writer and executive producer under his Chronology banner.
  • The series will delve into the origins of the Jaeger program and early Kaiju attacks, expanding the franchise's universe.
  • This marks the first project under Heisserer’s first-look TV deal with Legendary, with no release date or cast announced yet.
  • The series does not preclude future Pacific Rim theatrical films, leaving the door open for additional franchise expansions.