
When enormous monstrous creatures known as Kaiju suddenly emerge from the depths of the ocean, humanity is plunged into a devastating war that threatens to destroy millions of lives and drain the planet’s resources for years to come. These colossal beasts represent an unprecedented threat, and faced with their relentless advance, governments and scientists around the world develop a desperate strategy to stop them: the creation of the Jaegers, gigantic robots specifically designed to fight the Kaiju.
The Jaegers are titanic machines that require perfect synchronization between two human pilots. These pilots are connected through a neural bridge, a system that locks their minds together so they can operate as a single entity, allowing for effective control of the robot in battle. However, despite this advanced technology and the titanic effort of their operators, the Jaegers prove insufficient to halt the relentless and ruthless advance of the Kaiju.
When the situation seems irreversible and humanity’s defeat is imminent, the defending forces turn to an unexpected last hope. Two unlikely individuals are called upon for a mission that could change the course of the conflict: a former pilot haunted by his past and loss, played by Charlie Hunnam, and a young, inexperienced but determined apprentice, portrayed by Rinko Kikuchi. This unconventional duo must join forces to revive a legendary Jaeger, considered obsolete and set aside in more optimistic times.