Would Pacific Rim 3 Ever Get Made?

Del Toro explained the reason for his Pacific Rim: Uprising departure, revealing that he no longer had access to sound stages in Canada and had to begin production on The Shape of Water. Because he stepped down before filming, the story might have been affected, which could change how future Pacific Rim installments play out. The director previously considered a much larger role for Mako, who died when her helicopter was struck down by one of the Jaegers, a decision that upset some audiences. Pacific Rim: Uprising underperformed compared to its predecessor, though both movies have been recognized for their action, and viewers have expressed interest in another sequel.

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If Hunnam returned for Pacific Rim 3, it’s worth wondering how much time would have passed between that and the first entry. Focusing on the years directly after Pacific Rim could allow the franchise to bring Kikuchi back. Regardless of del Toro’s behind-the-scenes role, whether he directs or produces a potential third movie, his involvement would be essential. However, he revealed in 2021 that there were no plans to continue the Pacific Rim films.

Hunnam’s latest comment seems promising since Raleigh survived by the end of Pacific Rim, and there have been no updates for the character beyond that. Still, it seems Pacific Rim 3 may not be happening, especially with no official word from del Toro nor any current developments of another sequel or related project.