PACIFIC RIM UPRISING Coming to DVD + On Demand June 19 From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Ten years after the events of the first film, the Kaiju return in Pacific Rim Uprisingwith a new deadly threat that reignites the conflict between these otherworldly monsters of mass destruction and Jaegers, the human-piloted super-machines that were built to vanquish them. Pacific Rim Uprisingarrives on Digital and the all-new digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on June 5, 2018, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on June 19, 2018 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Building on the striking visual world created in the first film, Pacific Rim Uprising features a next-generation battleground complete with upgraded Jaegers and new Kaiju that offers a captivating, state-of-the-art spectacle perfect for your next night in. Experience one-of-a-kind special effects and more than forty minutes of bonus content when you own the next installment on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD.

In Pacific Rim Uprising, directed by Steven S. DeKnight, John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) stars as the rebellious Jake Pentecost, a once-promising Jaeger pilot whose legendary father gave his life to secure humanity's victory against the monstrous Kaiju. Jake has since abandoned his training only to become caught up in a criminal underworld. But when an even more unstoppable threat is unleashed to tear through our cities and bring the world to its knees, he is given one last chance to live up to his father's legacy. Jake is joined by gifted rival pilot, Lambert (The Fate of the Furious' Scott Eastwood), 15-year-old Jaeger hacker, Amara (newcomer Cailee Spaeny), returning veterans Charlie Day ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"), Rinko Kikuchi (Pacific Rim), Burn Gorman (The Dark Knight Rises) and a talented crew of fiercely young cadets. The international cast also includes Tian Jing (Kong: Skull Island) and Adria Arjona ("Emerald City"). Rising up to become the most powerful defense force to ever walk the earth, they set course for a spectacular all-new adventure on a towering scale.

BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAY, BLU-RAY, DVD & DIGITAL:

• Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Director Steven S. DeKnight
• Hall of Heroes - John Boyega takes us through the awesome weaponry and cutting-edge enhancements of the latest generation of Jaegers featured in the film.
• Bridge to Uprising - The cast and crew discuss how the world of Pacific Rim has changed in the ten years since the events of the original film.
• The Underworld of Uprising - Humanity won the Kaiju War, but every war has casualties. John Boyega and Steven S. DeKnight give a tour of the coastal "Relief Zones."
• Becoming Cadets - Step into the Shatterdome, and learn the grueling physical and mental preparation required of the young actors who portrayed the PPDC cadets.
• Unexpected Villain - Learn the secret reason that turned one of the most beloved heroes of the original film into a villain obsessed with humanity's destruction.
• Next Level Jaegers - The cast and crew discuss the amazing technological advances of the Jaeger program in the years since the events of the original film.
• I Am Scrapper - Actress Cailee Spaeny shares the backstory of Scrapper, Amara's incredible self-built Jaeger, and its many unique abilities.
• Going Mega - Filmmakers take us through the technical and creative challenges of creating the most deadly threat the Pan Pacific Defense Corp has ever faced: the Mega Kaiju!
• Secrets of Shao - Meet the woman behind Shao Industries. Actress Tian Jing shares her insights on the enigmatic tech tycoon Liwen Shao.
• Mako Returns - Actress Rinko Kikuchi and director Steven S. DeKnight explain the significance of Mako Mori's return and her importance to the events of Pacific Rim Uprising.
• Feature Commentary with Director Steven S. DeKnight

The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-rayand Digital. The 4K Ultra HD disc will include the same bonus features as the Blu-ray version, all in stunning 4K resolution.

• 4K Ultra HD is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience.
• Blu-ray unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
• Digital lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
• MOVIES ANYWHERE is the digital app thatsimplifies and enhances the digital movie collection and viewing experience by allowing consumers to access their favorite digital moviesin one place when purchased or redeemed through participating digital retailers. Consumers can also redeem digital copy codesfound in eligible Blu-ray and DVD disc packages from participating studios and stream or download them through Movies Anywhere.MOVIES ANYWHERE is only available in the United States. For more information, visithttps://moviesanywhere.com.

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FILMMAKERS:
Cast: John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Jing Tian, Cailee Spaeny, Rinko Kikuchi, Burn Gorman, Adria Arjona, Max Zhang, Charlie Day
Directed By: Steven S. DeKnight
Written By: Steven S. DeKnight, Emily Carmichael, Kira Snyder, T.S. Nowlin
Produced By: Mary Parent p.g.a., Cale Boyter p.g.a., Guillermo del Toro, John Boyega, Femi Oguns, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni
Executive Producer: Eric McLeod
Director of Photography: Dan Mindel ASC, BSC
Production Designer: Stefan Dechant
Editors: Zach Staenberg ACE, Dylan Highsmith, Josh Schaeffer
Costume Designer: Lizz Wolf
Music By: Lorne Balfe
Casting By: Sarah Halley Finn CSA

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD:
Street Date: June 19, 2018
Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61190445 (US) / 61190453 (CDN)
Layers: BD-100
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and some language
Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision/HDR 10
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 51 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 3D BLU-RAY:
Street Date: June 19, 2018
Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61197461 (US) / 61197464 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and some language
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 51 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY:
Street Date: June 19, 2018
Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61190450 (US) / 61190456 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and some language
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 51 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: June 19, 2018
Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61190452 (US) / 61190457 (CDN)
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and some language
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 51 minutes

DOLBY VISION:
Pacific Rim Uprising4K Ultra HD is available in Dolby Vision. Leveraging the HDR innovation that powers Dolby's most advanced cinemas around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors.

DOLBY ATMOS SOUNDTRACK
Pacific Rim Uprising 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, andBlu-ray will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar. Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.

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