In the neon-drenched sprawl of a near-future Paris, the City of Light had become a city of shadows. The year was 2025, but for many, time had stopped in 2013—the year the first Breach opened, and the year the world realized that "monsters" weren't just for the movies.
The rise of torrent downloads and piracy in the 2010s had a significant impact on the film industry, with many studios and producers expressing concerns about the financial losses caused by piracy. In response, the film industry has implemented various measures to combat piracy, including improved digital rights management (DRM) technologies and stricter copyright enforcement.
It is highly regarded by fans for its visual effects and "mecha" action.
: Del Toro aimed for an "earnest, colorful adventure" style, inspired by classic art like Goya’s The Colossus
