Terminator Zero Anime Series: Here’s trailer, release date, where to watch, plot, characters and voice cast

Netflix released the first trailer for Terminator Zero, a reboot of the Terminator franchise, revealing a battle to stop a destructive AI from waging war on humanity. The series will debut on August 29.

Trailer and Plot

Netflix has released the first trailer for Terminator Zero, a new anime series that reboots the Terminator franchise. The trailer reveals a dark AI waging a war against humanity. Set in Japan, the story introduces Eiko, a resistance fighter voiced by Sonoya Mizuno. Eiko is sent back in time to protect Malcolm Lee, voiced by André Holland. Malcolm is developing an advanced AI called Kokoro to rival the malicious Skynet, which plans to attack humanity.

Key Characters and Voice Cast

The trailer features Eiko as the narrator, declaring her mission to protect Malcolm Lee from a dystopian cyborg assassin. The series features a notable voice cast, including Timothy Olyphant as the Terminator, Rosario Dawson as Kokoro, and Ann Dowd as The Prophet. The Prophet serves as a philosophical guide for the human resistance, helping survivors navigate the uncertain future.

Release Date, Where to Watch

Terminator Zero, written by Mattson Tomlin, is set to debut on Netflix on August 29, coinciding with "Judgment Day."

Setting and Production

The series is set in two timelines: 2022, where a war between human survivors and machines has been ongoing for decades, and 1997, when Skynet gains self-awareness and begins its war on humanity. The eight-episode series is produced by Japanese animation studio Production IG and directed by Masashi Kudo. Terminator Zero marks the first animated iteration of the Terminator franchise.

Tomlin serves as the showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the series. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger are executive producers for Skydance. In 2023, Skydance Animation announced a multiyear agreement with Netflix to develop and produce animated movies for the platform.

FAQs:

What is Terminator Zero about?
Terminator Zero follows a resistance fighter sent back to protect a developer creating an AI to rival Skynet.

When will Terminator Zero be released on Netflix?
Terminator Zero will debut on Netflix on August 29, coinciding with "Judgment Day."