Written and developed by Mattson Tomlin (Project Power, Little Fish), Terminator Zero is an upcoming sci-fi anime series that is set in the Terminator universe. So, if you have been a longstanding fan of this franchise will be right up your alley, and we’re here to tell you more about it. The upcoming series will see direction by Masashi Kudō, who is also a Japanese animator.
There’s plenty to look forward to when it comes to Terminator Zero, and that goes beyond the talented voice cast and gripping action that one will witness in Tomlin’s series.
What is the Plot of Terminator Zero?
Terminator Zero takes place in 1997 Japan, where Malcolm Lee is in the process of creating an AI system, but soon finds himself and his family being chased by a robot assassin. However, Malcolm isn’t alone in this battle as someone from the future comes to save his life.
You can catch a glimpse of the series and its brilliant characters in the official teaser released by Netflix, and in the next section, we will explore the different characters in the series!
The Cast of Terminator Zero
Terminator Zero boasts an impressive voice cast with Timothy Olyphant taking the lead as The Terminator. Olyphant and his work have been loved by many over the years and you might recognize him for his roles in movies and shows like Santa Clarita Diet, Justified, Justified: City Primeval, The Girl Next Door, and Deadwood: The Movie.
Joining Olyphant in the voice cast of Terminator Zero are Andre Holland (The Big Cigar, Moonlight) as Malcolm Lee, Sonoya Mizuno (Ex Machina, Crazy Rich Asians) as Eiko, Rosario Dawson (He Got Game, Ahsoka) as Kokoro, and Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, The Leftovers) as The Prophet.
When and Where Can You Watch Terminator Zero?
Terminator Zero will be released just over a month from now, which means it is time for everyone to mark their calendars because the buzz around this sci-fi anime series has begun already.
Terminator Zero, an all-new anime series, premieres this Judgment Day — August 29.
— Netflix (@netflix) July 15, 2024
Starring Timothy Olyphant, Rosario Dawson, Sonoya Mizuno, André Holland & Ann Dowd. From Skydance, Production I.G, Masashi Kudō and Mattson Tomlin. pic.twitter.com/ScQpkVhSiB
The upcoming addition to the Terminator franchise is slated to be released on August 29, 2024, and will have 8 episodes, all of which will be exclusively available to stream on Netflix.
Conclusion
Terminator Zero is for all the Terminator fans who have stuck by the franchise for a long time, but at the same time, it also opens a door for new fans, especially those who love anime. Do let us know in the comments below what you think about this sci-fi series so far!