The new Terminator Anime Hits Netflix on August 29th!
Get ready for a new chapter in the Terminator universe! Netflix has revealed "Terminator Zero," an anime series premiering worldwide on August 29th, 2024. This eight-episode series will be the first anime adaptation of the popular sci-fi franchise and will introduce new characters while staying true to the established Terminator lore.
What’s Terminator Anime About?
The story takes place across two timelines:
2022: Humanity is locked in a brutal war against an army of machines.
1997: Skynet, the artificial intelligence that will lead the machine uprising, is about to become self-aware.
A Soldier on a Desperate Mission
A lone soldier is sent back in time to 1997, caught between the future and the past. Her mission is crucial: protect a scientist named Malcolm Lee who's developing a new AI system that could potentially counter Skynet's threat.
Malcolm faces a moral quandary as he grapples with the implications of his creation. Meanwhile, the relentless pursuit by a Terminator assassin from the future throws everything into chaos and alters the fate of Malcolm's three children.
The Showrunners and Production
Mattson Tomlin, known for his work on "Project Power" and "The Batman II," serves as the showrunner, writer, and executive producer. The animation is handled by Production I.G, a renowned Japanese animation studio with experience in action-oriented content. Skydance Animation co-produces the series, with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger serving as executive producers for the company.
This isn't the first attempt at an animated Terminator project. In 2008, there were plans for an animated short film collection titled "Termination," featuring contributions from European and Japanese animators. However, the project never materialized.
"Terminator Zero" offers a fresh take on the iconic Terminator universe. With a new story focusing on original characters and a captivating time travel plot, it promises to appeal to both long-time Terminator fans and newcomers to the franchise.
The combination of a skilled writing team, a renowned animation studio, and a veteran streaming platform like Netflix has the potential to create a compelling and visually stunning anime series.
With the premiere date set for August 29th, 2024, fans can prepare to be transported back into the world of Terminators and witness a new chapter in the fight for humanity's survival.