Australian fans of Pacific Rim will be happy to know that the sequel, Pacific Rim Uprising, is now available in theaters. The film was released on March 22, 2018. The 3D epic adventure intensifies the battle between otherworldly monsters of mass destruction and human-piloted super-machines. John Boyega, who is best known for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, stars as the rebellious Jake Pentecost. Pentecost’s father gave his life to secure humanity’s victory against the evil Kaiju.

Jake has unfortunately abandoned his duties to join the criminal underworld. When an unfathomable threat emerges, Jake’s estranged sister, Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi), gives him one last chance to live up to his father’s legacy. The duo will be joined by gifted pilot Lambert (Scott Eastwood) and a 15-year-old Jaeger hacker Amara (Cailee Spaeny). Can the group save humanity? The film is sure to be a thrill ride from start to finish.

It is directed by Steven S. DeKnight and also stars Burn Gorman, Adria Arjona, Charlie Day and Jing Tian. Get to know Jake in the trailer below!