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Expanded 'Pacific Rim' Universe May Be Coming Soon, Says 'Uprising' Director

By Ben Pearson October 9th, 2017

Strap into your jaegers, because an entire Pacific Rim universe is being planned over at Legendary Pictures. Uprising director Steven S. DeKnight explains.

'Pacific Rim Uprising': John Boyega Is The Sci-Fi Icon We Need [NYCC 2017]

By Candice Frederick October 7th, 2017

What did we learn from the Pacific Rim Uprising NYCC panel? The Force Awakens star John Boyega is the sci-fi icon that we need right now.

Official 'Pacific Rim Uprising' Synopsis Offers First Story Details

By Hoai-Tran Bui October 4th, 2017

The official Pacific Rim 2 synopsis delves into what happens after they cancelled the apocalypse, following John Boyega's rebellious Jake Pentecost.

New Look At 'Pacific Rim: Uprising' Reveals Gipsy Avenger's Weapon Upgrades

By Ethan Anderton April 30th, 2017

A new look at the Pacific Rim Uprising Gipsy Avenger jaeger was revealed at a Tamashii Nations event showing off their tie-in figure of the giant robot.

Guillermo Del Toro On Why He Left 'Pacific Rim: Uprising'

By Jack Giroux April 7th, 2017

Find out why Guillermo del Toro left Pacific Rim 2 to make his love story, The Shape of Water in excerpts from a new interview with the filmmaker..

'Pacific Rim: Uprising' Brings Back Rinko Kikuchi & More; Is Karl Urban In The Cast? [UPDATED]

By Angie Han January 9th, 2017

It looks like the Rinko Kikuchi Pacific Rim 2 casting has been revealed. A photo from the set reveals she'll return along with Charlie Day and Burn Gorman.

POTD: 'Pacific Rim 2' Set Photo Seems To Reveal John Boyega In A Jaeger Pilot Suit

By Ethan Anderton January 8th, 2017

See a new Pacific Rim 2 set photo that appears to show John Boyega on set in a Jaeger pilot suit, following in the footsteps of his father, Idris Elba.

'Pacific Rim' And 'Godzilla' Sequels Get New Titles

By Angie Han December 14th, 2016

Legendary has confirmed the new Pacific Rim and Godzilla sequel titles. Pacific Rim 2 is coming in 2018 and Godzilla 2 is set for 2019.

'Pacific Rim: Maelstrom' Recruits Zhang Jin To Help Re-Cancel The Apocalypse

By Jacob Hall November 22nd, 2016

Here's everything we know about the Pacific Rim 2 Zhang Jin casting, which finds the Chinese actor joining John Boyega in the upcoming sequel.

'Pacific Rim 2' Starts Shooting, New Title Revealed

By Angie Han November 9th, 2016

What's the new Pacific Rim 2 title? Star John Boyega reveals the name of the Guillermo del Toro-produced sequel as shooting gets underway in Australia.

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Sequel Bits: 'Pirates Of The Caribbean 5,' 'Pacific Rim 2,' ' Major League 3,' 'Underworld: Blood Wars'

By Jacob Hall November 4th, 2016

In this edition of Sequel Bits: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales has a new title in some territories. Pacific Rim 2 adds a new cast member. Charlie Sheen says a script for Major League 3 is good to go. Star Trek Beyond's screenwriter wants more Star Trek movies. No, James L. Brooks…

Sequel Bits: 'John Wick: Chapter 2,' 'Mission: Impossible 6,' 'Pitch Perfect 3,' 'Mary Poppins Returns,' And More

By Jacob Hall October 18th, 2016

In this edition of Sequel Bits: Keanu Reeves shows off his John Wick: Chapter 2 weapon skills. Tom Cruise teases an insane stunt for Mission: Impossible 6. Pitch Perfect 3 brings back Anna Camp. Paddington 2 recruits Hugh Grant and Brendan Gleeson into the cast. John Boyega is set to begin filming Pacific Rim 2…

'Pacific Rim 2' Casts Levi Meaden As A New Cadet

By Peter Sciretta September 23rd, 2016

Aftermath star Levi Meaden has joined the cast of Pacific Rim 2. Find out more about the Levi Meaden Pacific Rim 2 casting including who he will be playing.

Chinese Actress Jing Tian Joins 'Pacific Rim 2'

By Peter Sciretta September 22nd, 2016

Chinese actress Jing Tian has joined the cast of the next installment in the Pacific Rim franchise. Learn more about the Jing Tian Pacific Rim 2 casting.

'Pacific Rim 2' Casts Newcomer Cailee Spaeny As Female Lead

By Angie Han September 15th, 2016

Read about the Pacific Rim 2 Cailee Spaeny casting. The newcomer has been cast as the female lead opposite John Boyega in the sci-fi sequel.

Sequel Bits: 'Blair Witch,' 'Avatar 2,' 'Warcraft 2,' 'Mary Poppins Returns,' Zombieland 2,' 'Transformers: The Last Knight'

By Jacob Hall August 30th, 2016

In this edition of Sequel Bits: The director of The Blair Witch Project praises Blair Witch. John Boyega teases Pacific Rim 2. Stephen Lang promises that the Avatar sequels are still coming. Duncan Jones would still be down for a Warcraft 2. Zombieland 2 is being written. Again. Mary Poppins Returns star Emily Blunt has…

Charlie Hunnam Won't Be Back For 'Pacific Rim 2' But A Lot Of The Original Cast Will Be

By Jack Giroux July 25th, 2016

John Boyega will star in Pacific Rim 2, but what about the original cast? Guillermo del Toro says a lot of them will be a part of the Pacific Rim 2 cast.

'Pacific Rim 2': Scott Eastwood Could Join John Boyega In Sci-Fi Sequel

By Angie Han July 1st, 2016

Read about the Pacific Rim 2 Scott Eastwood casting. The Suicide Squad actor could join John Boyega in the sequel to Guillermo del Toro's 2013 film.

'Pacific Rim 2' Set For 2018

By Angie Han June 30th, 2016

There's a new Pacific Rim 2 release date. The monster movie starring John Boyega opens in 2018. Steven DeKnight replaces Guillermo del Toro as director.

'Pacific Rim 2' Recruits John Boyega To Re-Cancel The Apocalypse

By Jacob Hall June 30th, 2016

Pacific Rim 2 casts John Boyega, one of the new stars from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He will play the son of Idris Elba's character from the first film.

'Pacific Rim 2' Gets 'Jurassic World' Screenwriter Derek Connolly

By Peter Sciretta May 12th, 2016

A Pacific Rim 2 screenwriter has been hired by Universal and Legendary. Jurassic World scribe Derek Connolly will continue the monsters vs. mechs story.

'Pacific Rim 2' Is Back On With 'Daredevil's Steven S. DeKnight Directing

By Angie Han February 24th, 2016

A new Pacific Rim 2 director has been named. Steven S. DeKnight, who served as showrunner on Daredevil season 1, replaces Guillermo del Toro at the helm.

'Pacific Rim 2' Might Not Be Dead (And We Probably Have China To Thank For It)

By Angie Han January 12th, 2016

Guillermo del Toro says Pacific Rim 2 is not dead -- and Legendary's recent acquisition by a Chinese firm suggests he may be right.

Sequel Bits: Furious 8, Pacific Rim 2, xXx 3, Star Trek Beyond

By Ethan Anderton January 9th, 2016

Was there an explosion or something? Because there are all these Sequel Bits lying around. William Shatner denies having a cameo in Star Trek Beyond. Furious 8 could be the first Hollywood movie to shoot in Cuba since the 1960s. Pacific Rim 2 is off the table for now. xXx 3 adds a couple more ladies to…

'Pacific Rim 2' Has A New Script Draft, Because Guillermo Del Toro Does Not Give Up

By Angie Han October 30th, 2015

Here's a minor Pacific Rim 2 update from Guillermo del Toro: The script and budget have been submitted Now it just needs the studio's OK.

Guillermo Del Toro Wants Maisie Williams In 'Pacific Rim 2'

By Ethan Anderton October 3rd, 2015

It may no longer be set for a 2017 release, but Guillermo del Toro is still eyeing potential cast members, saying he wants Maisie Williams in Pacific Rim 2.

'Pacific Rim 2' Pushed Off Universal's Release Calendar; 'Pitch Perfect 3' Gets New Date

By Angie Han September 29th, 2015

The Pacific Rim 2 release date has been cancelled by Universal. Pitch Perfect 3 will now take over the film's old August 2017 release date.