Overview

• The live-action Pacific Rim prequel series is officially in development at Prime Video through a partnership between Legendary Television and Amazon MGM Studios.
• Eric Heisserer, known for his work on '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 the first Kaiju incursions, expanding the Pacific Rim universe established by the films and anime.
• This project marks the first under Chronology’s first-look TV deal with Legendary Television, signaling a renewed push for franchise growth across media.
• While the series focuses on prequel storytelling, sources suggest the possibility of future Pacific Rim theatrical films remains open.