The film was produced by Legendary Pictures, and filming took place from November 2016 to March 2017. The movie was released on March 23, 2018.

The budget for Pacific Rim: Uprising was estimated to be around $150 million.

Pacific Rim: Uprising received mixed reviews from critics, with an approval rating of 43% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film was praised for its action sequences and visual effects but criticized for its lack of character development and predictable plot.

The film takes place five years after the events of the first film. Jake (John Boyega) and Rachel (Rinko Kikuchi) are now married with a child. However, their peaceful life is disrupted when a new Kaiju threat emerges, and Jake is forced to team up with a new pilot, Nate Lambert (Karl Glusman).