The Terminatoris coming to Netflix in a brand new way, with an anime series from the writer ofThe Batman. As part of Netflix Geeked Week, the streamer unveiled a very brief teaser and the intriguing and terrifying tagline of, “On August 30th, 1997…Two days from now…Everything changes.” Check out the teaser below:
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The Terminatoris getting an anime series on Netflix from the writer ofThe Batman. As Netflix expands its slate of original anime offerings, the streamer has now partnered withGenisysandDark Fateproducer Skydance and Production I.G (Ghost in the Shell) to developThe Terminator Anime Seriesbased on the sci-fi action movie franchise. Mattson Tomlin, who worked on the screenplay forThe Batmanand wrote the Netflix superhero movieProject Power, will serve as showrunner and executive produce.
“The Terminatoris one of the most iconic sci-fi stories ever created-and has only grown more relevant to our world over time,” said John Derderian, Netflix’s vice president of Japan and anime. “The new animated series will explore this universe in a way that has never been done before. We can’t wait for fans to experience this amazing new chapter in the epic battle between machines and humans.”
Tomlin added: “Anyone who knows my writing knows I believe in taking big swings and going for the heart. I’m honored that Netflix and Skydance have given me the opportunity to approachTerminatorin a way that breaks conventions, subverts expectations and has real guts.”
Terminator Movies in Order: Chronologically and by Release Date
Take a look at every entry in the famous sci-fi action franchise The Terminator, with the movies ordered chronologically and by release dates.
The Terminator is Sci-Fi Royalty
Awildly successful franchise,The Terminatorbegan with the original movie in 1984 from director James Cameron. It starred Arnold Schwarzenegger as a killer robot sent back through time to exterminate the mother of the man who will one day lead the rebellion against the machines. Linda Hamilton and Michael Biehn also starred. The movie spawned several sequels over the years, with the sixth movie of the series,Terminator: Dark Fate, releasing in theaters in 2019.
The Terminatorhas been adapted for the small screen before as well. In 2008, the television spinoffTerminator: The Sarah Connor Chroniclespremiered on Fox with Summer Glau playing a new model of Terminator sent back to protectJohn Connorduring his teenage years.Game of Thronesstar Lena Headey co-starred as Sarah Connor with Thomas Dekker playing John. The series ultimately lasted for two seasons, though it had high ratings and mostly positive reviews. As an animated series won’t cost quite as much to produce, the anime has better odds of enjoying a longer run.
“I asked my long-time friend and colleague Mamoru Oshii what he thought about the idea of turning the ‘Terminator’ into an animated series,” Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, president and CEO of Production I.G, said of the upcoming series. “His response was ‘Ishikawa, are you out of your mind?’ At that instant, I was confident we should get onboard. As huge fans, our team at Production I.G is putting their heart and souls into creating this series. We hope fans will enjoy it!”
There will be plenty more for anime fans to anticipate onNetflix. Other anime series in the works at Netflix include new adaptations based on the video gamesSplinter CellandTomb Raider. Anime spinoffs for the live-action Netflix movieArmy of the Deadand TV seriesThe Witcherare also in development at the streamer.
