Arnold Schwarzenegger stands as one of the most influential and celebrated movie stars in cinematic history, largely due to his legendary portrayal of The Terminator in James Cameron’s iconic cyberpunk/sci-fi action franchise. Over four decades ago, Schwarzenegger first embodied this memorable character in The Terminator. In 2019, he reprised his role one last time alongside Linda Hamilton in Terminator: Dark Fate, which also featured talents like Mackenzie Davis and Gabriel Luna. Despite earning $261 million globally—falling short of its break-even point of around $450 million—the film has experienced a resurgence on the Netflix global charts, currently ranking at #8. Critics rated Terminator: Dark Fate at 70%, while general audiences gave it an impressive 82% on the popular review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.

Returning to the franchise, James Cameron took on the dual roles of writer and producer for Terminator: Dark Fate. He collaborated with a talented team of writers including David Goyer, Justin Rhodes, Billy Ray, Charles H. Eglee, and Josh Friedman, all of whom contributed significantly to the film’s screenplay. The film was directed by Tim Miller, who made waves in the industry with his directorial debut in the superhero hit Deadpool starring Ryan Reynolds. Recently, Miller has also been involved as the writer and creator of Secret Level, an anthology series on Prime Video that explores various video game worlds, and it has recently been confirmed for a second season. David Goyer is recognized for his remarkable writing contributions to all three films in Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed Batman trilogy featuring Christian Bale, as well as for his work on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Discover Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Recent Projects and Collaborations

Recently, Schwarzenegger reunited with his Terminator: Dark Fate director, Tim Miller, by lending his voice to the character King Aelstrom in an episode of Secret Level. Additionally, he collaborated with breakout star Monica Barbaro from Top Gun: Maverick in the Netflix Original comedy-action series FUBAR, which has been confirmed for a second season, indicating its popularity. Two years prior to the release of Terminator: Dark Fate, Schwarzenegger showcased his versatility by starring in Aftermath, a mystery thriller available on Prime Video, demonstrating his ability to engage audiences in various genres. Looking ahead, he has been cast in Kung Fury 2, a parody action sequel that will also feature the talented Michael Fassbender, promising another exciting project for fans to anticipate.

In Terminator: Dark Fate, the dynamic duo of Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger returns, directed by the visionary Tim Miller. For those interested in the latest streaming updates, be sure to follow Collider. You can enjoy Terminator: Dark Fate on Netflix globally and catch it on TBS/TNT in the U.S. for an exhilarating viewing experience.

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An augmented human and Sarah Connor must stop an advanced liquid Terminator from hunting down a young girl, whose fate is critical to the human race.

Writers

Billy Ray, Justin Rhodes, David S. Goyer

Distributor(s)

Paramount Pictures

Runtime

128 minutes

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