Amazon Secures ‘Pacific Rim’ Series from Legendary Television
Amazon has officially partnered with Legendary Television to develop a live-action series based on the popular franchise, “Pacific Rim.” This exciting news was revealed exclusively by Variety, marking a notable addition to Amazon’s Prime Video lineup.
Development Details
First reported in 2024, the “Pacific Rim” series is now in development, thanks to a strategic collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios and Legendary Television. Eric Heisserer, known for his work on acclaimed projects, will take on the role of writer and executive producer through his production company, Chronology. This series represents the inaugural project creation under Chronology’s first-look deal with Legendary.
Plot Insights and Franchise Background
While specific plot details remain confidential, the series is intended to function as a prequel to the existing films in the “Pacific Rim” franchise. There are also reports suggesting the possibility of new films being produced in the future, indicating that there is still potential for expansion within this universe.
The original “Pacific Rim,” directed by Guillermo del Toro and co-written by del Toro and Travis Beacham, was released in 2013 and enjoyed substantial box office success, grossing over $400 million worldwide. The sequel, “Pacific Rim Uprising,” followed in 2018. The animated series “Pacific Rim: The Black” also contributed to the franchise narrative, airing two seasons on Netflix from 2021 to 2022. Furthermore, the franchise encompasses various media formats, including comic books, novels, and toys.
About the Franchise
The “Pacific Rim” narrative centers around an inter-dimensional rift at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, which permits colossal monsters, referred to as kaijus, to invade Earth. To counter this formidable threat, humanity develops gigantic combat robots known as Jaegers.
Eric Heisserer: A Creative Force
Eric Heisserer is no stranger to the realm of television and film. Recently serving as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner for Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone,” which is based on popular Young Adult novels, Heisserer gained critical acclaim for his previous work on the film “Arrival,” for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. He has also worked on projects such as the Netflix thriller “Bird Box” and the horror film, “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”
The Broader Landscape of Legendary Television
This development is among various recent initiatives by Legendary Television and Amazon MGM Studios. Previous reports have mentioned a deal involving the development of a murder mystery series based on G. T. Karber’s “Murdle.” Legendary’s current projects also include the live-action “Monarch” series set in the Monsterverse, “Dune: Prophecy” for Max, and the animated “The Legend of Lara Croft” for Netflix.
As the “Pacific Rim” series progresses through its development stages, anticipation builds among fans eager to explore more of this expansive universe.