Pacific Rim (2013)

As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse.
 
Director:  Guillermo del Toro
Writers:  Travis Beacham (screenplay), Guillermo del Toro 
Stars:  Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi