Terminator fans rejoice; the science-fiction franchise might be back, again, according to James Cameron. Cameron is the genius behind the first two Terminator films, and he is reportedly working on a new installment of the franchise. This news has been met with excitement from die-hard fans who have enjoyed watching the films for many years.
It has been reported that Cameron has signed a deal with Skydance Media and Paramount Pictures to produce, co-write, and direct a sixth installment of the franchise. This blockbuster undertaking reportedly has a $200 million budget and will be “the very best in science fiction.” Cameron previously worked with the studio on 2009’s huge hit, Avatar, and this Terminator project would seem to be the next step in their ongoing collaboration.
The first two films, released in 1984 and 1991, featured Arnold Schwarzenegger as the evil cyborg assassin sent from the future to kill Sarah Connor and her unborn son, who will become humanity’s savior. The films saw great success, but in recent years the franchise has been in somewhat of a dry spell. The recent films — Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), Terminator Salvation (2009), and Terminator Genisys (2015) — failed to live up to the original two installments.
It looks like James Cameron is ready to reclaim his place as the top Terminator franchise director. The director, who is known for his pioneering special effects, intense action scenes, and memorable characters, is also reportedly working on sequels to Avatar, which is the highest-grossing film of all time.
The potential reboot has generated much fan speculation, and questions remain about how James Cameron will follow up the past reboot attempts. It is unclear if Arnold Schwarzenegger will be returning as the iconic cyborg assassin, but the actor himself has spoken recently about the possibility of reprising the role. Cameron has also been vocal about his desire to bring Sigourney Weaver back to the franchise.
At this point, there has been no specific release date set for the upcoming seventh installment. It is also unclear whether the film will take place in the future as the first two films did, or whether it will begin in the present and then jump forward in time. No matter which direction Cameron takes, it is sure to be a captivating, explosive, and thrilling adventure.
Only time will tell if the new Terminator installment will measure up to the first two films, but Cameron’s involvement certainly gives the project much potential. For now, Terminator fans everywhere should enjoy Cameron’s return and the anticipation for the upcoming sixth installment.
