The Terminator Zero anime, in video teaser
The Terminator Zero anime by Masashi Kudo (Ikki Tousen: Extravaganza Epoch, Sanrio Boys, Re-Kan!) is unveiled with its official poster and video teaser!
The Terminator Zero animated series (8 episodes) premieres on August 29, 2024 streaming on Netflix.
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-fi
Terminator Zero anime synopsis:
In 2022, a future war has been raging for decades between the few human survivors and an endless army of machines.
In 1997, the AI known as Skynet became aware of itself and began its war against humanity.
Caught between this future and this past, a soldier is sent back in time to change the destiny of humanity. She arrives in 1997 to protect a scientist named Malcolm Lee, who is working to launch a new AI system designed to counter Skynet's impending attack on humanity.
As Malcolm struggles with the moral complexities of his creation, he is hunted by a relentless assassin from the future, which changes the fate of his three children forever.
Terminator Zero Anime Video Teaser:
Who are the creators of the Terminator Zero anime series?
The Terminator Zero animated series is produced by Skydance, Japanese animation studio Production I.G. (Attack on Titan S1, BEM: BECOME HUMAN, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These) and creator Mattson Tomlin (If I Forget You... I love you, Mother/Android, Project Power).
Tomlin, who will serve as the showrunner and writer of the series, previously wrote Project Power (starring Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt) for Netflix and is currently writing The Batman II.
The director Masashi Kudo in charge of Terminator Zero is best known for his work on Ikki Tousen: Extravaganza Epoch, Sanrio Boys, and Re-Kan!.
What you need to know about the Terminator license:
The Terminator franchise is an iconic sci-fi franchise that has captivated audiences around the world since its debut in 1984. Created by James Cameron, the film series follows the story of an apocalyptic war between machines, led by the artificial intelligence Skynet, and the last survivors of humanity. The first film, The Terminator, stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator, a cyborg sent from the future to kill Sarah Connor, the future mother of the leader of the human resistance.
This mix of suspense, intense action, and thinking about the dangers of artificial intelligence immediately won over audiences and led to the creation of several sequels, TV series, comics, and video games.
Terminator 2 trailer:
Over the years, the Terminator franchise has explored various timelines and story arcs, introducing new characters and developing complex themes about survival, technology, and free will.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) is widely regarded as one of the best action films of all time, delving deeper into the groundbreaking characters and special effects for its time. With contributions from other talented directors and creators, the franchise has evolved to include series like Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and recent projects like Terminator: Dark Fate (2019).
Despite the ups and downs, The Terminator remains a cornerstone of pop culture and continues to influence the sci-fi genre with its deep reflections on humanity and technology.
source : netflix
