Ever sinceproduction startedonPacific Rim 2, we’ve seen a number of photos from the set, many of which have come from one of the sequel’s stars,John Boyega. Today we have yet another glimpse at his character Jake Pentecost, the son ofIdris Elba’s Stacker Pentecost from the originalPacific Rim. While this image doesn’t reveal much about the story, we do get a new glimpse at Jake, seemingly lost in reflection, as filming continues on this highly-anticipated sequel.
The actor posted this latest image onInstagram, which comes just a few days after directorSteven S. DeKnightshared the official logo for the sequel. We also recently got a glimpse at some of the new Jaeger robots teased in promo artwork, with one slightly resembling the Gipsy Danger Jaeger from the first movie.John Boyegaalready shared that the original Gipsy Danger is returning in previously-released concept art, but the blue Jaeger in the promo poster had a different head design.
While we still don’t have an official plot description yet, early set photos have revealed that bothJohn Boyega’s Jake Pentecost andScott Eastwood’s unnamed character are both Jaeger pilots. It’s possible that both these characters are partners, piloting the same Jaeger, but that information hasn’t been confirmed. They join a cast that reportedly includes originalPacific RimstarsRinko Kikuchi(Mako Mori),Charlie Day(Newton Geisler}) andBurn Gorman(Gottlieb) and a previously-unannounced new cast memberKarl Urban. We found out about these new cast members through a cast list that was seen on a set photo sent out by cinematographerDan Mindel, which has since been removed.
While it seems that several of the originalPacific Rimstars will be back, it has been confirmed thatCharlie Hunnamwill not be returning to reprise his role as Jaeger pilotRaleigh Beckett. The actor did state in an interview that he’s glad the sequel is happening and he’s excited to watch the finished product next year.Stephen S. De Knight(Daredevil) is directingPacific Rim: Maelstromfrom a screenplay that has been worked on byGuillermo del Toro,Travis Beacham,Jon Spaihts,Emily Carmichael,Zak Penn,Kira SnyderandDerek Connolly. Legendary has issued a June 04, 2025 release date forPacific Rim: Uprising, which was once believed to be titledPacific Rim: Maelstrom.
The originalPacific Rim movieonly earned $101 million at the domestic box office, but it earned $411 million worldwide, with $111.9 million coming from China alone, which was by far the biggest gross from any country worldwide. ThePacific Rim sequelwas given the green light after Chinese investment group Dalian Wanda Group acquired a majority stake in Legendary Pictures.Pacific Rim: Uprisingdoesn’t have any direct competition on August 16, 2025, but it will come between Marvel’s superhero adventureBlack Pantheron February 16 and Warner Bros. shark thrillerMegon March 2. Take a look at the latest set photo fromPacific Rim: Uprising, featuringJohn Boyegaas Stacker Pentecost’s son, Jake Pentecost.
