James R | On 27, Feb 2021

The Terminator franchise is getting its first TV animated outing, with a new series in the works at Netflix.

The streamer is rapidly expanding its line-up of animation, with a host of productions based around existing properties, from Tomb Raider and Skull Island to Sonic Prime, based on Sonic the Hedgehog.

Now, it’s teaming up with Skydance for a series based on the long-running sci-fi movies. The series is produced in partnership with Production IG (Ghost in the Shell, B: The Beginning), which Netflix has had a Production Line Deal with since 2018.

Mattson Tomlin (Project Power, The Batman) will be showrunner and exec-producer on the project.

Tomlin says: “Anyone who knows my writing knows I believe in taking big swings and going for the heart. I’m honoured that Netflix and Skydance have given me the opportunity to approach Terminator in a way that breaks conventions, subverts expectations and has real guts.”

John Derderian, Netflix, Vice President of Japan & Anime, adds: “Terminator is one of the most iconic sci-fi stories ever created – and has only grown more relevant to our world over time. 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.”

Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, President and CEO of Production IG, comments: “I asked my long-time friend and colleague Mamoru Oshii what he thought about the idea of turning Terminator into an animated series. His response was ‘Ishikawa, are you out of your mind?’ At that instant, I was confident we should get onboard.”

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