How to Watch Pacific Rim in Order
To watch Pacific Rim, start with Pacific Rim.
Watch Pacific Rim in release order for a first viewing — start with Pacific Rim (2013). There are 2 films, released between 2013–2018. That is 4 hours of viewing. Only 1 are essential to follow the story — 2.2 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 2 watched- 1Pacific Rim2013Essential131m
- 2Pacific Rim: Uprising2018111m
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Pacific Rim?
For a first viewing, watch Pacific Rim in release order, starting with Pacific Rim (2013) and ending with Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Pacific Rim films are there?
There are 2 Pacific Rim films.
Can I skip any Pacific Rim films?
1 of the 2 films carry the main story: Pacific Rim. The other 1 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Pacific Rim?
Start with Pacific Rim, released in 2013. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Pacific Rim?
Watching every Pacific Rim film takes 4 hours. Sticking to the 1 essential films takes 2.2 hours.