Leaving Netflix in 2 days: Guillermo del Toro's sci-fi film, featuring robots facing off against monsters

One of the most spectacular science fiction films of the last decade, directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring giant combat robots facing off against interdimensional monsters , is leaving Netflix in just two days. Its departure from the popular streaming platform's catalog is imminent, and subscribers have one last chance to redeem it.

This is Pacific Rim , the film that marked the Mexican filmmaker's debut in the kaiju genre (originally from Japan, meaning giant beasts), combining anime aesthetics with a story of global survival against alien creatures. Released in 2013 and set in the year 2025 , the film presents a scenario where humanity is forced to build enormous humanoid robots called Jaegers, operated by two mentally connected pilots, to combat the beasts that emerged from an oceanic portal.

Pacific Rim has become a cult film not only for its overwhelming visual display, but also for del Toro's respect for the genre and his narrative ambition. With a cast led by Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, and Rinko Kikuchi , the film combines action, drama, and emotion in an epic symphony that has left its mark on contemporary cinema.

In fact, its legacy isn't over: it already inspired a sequel in 2018, an animated series in 2021, and a live-action adaptation by Amazon MGM Studios is coming soon. Pacific Rim 's success has transcended cinema, spawning an entire expanded universe that includes comics, merchandise , and international fandoms .

However, its disappearance from the Netflix catalog after this Wednesday, July 23 , may mean a loss for new viewers who have yet to delve into its story. However, the film will remain available on other platforms, such as HBO Max and Movistar Plus+ .