An inside look at why the Terminator franchise has hit a box office dead end, and how the recent Netflix series Terminator Zero got it right.
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Dark Fate director Tim Miller blames the film's failure on a lack of marketing and an overly complex plot, admitting 'we just didn't connect with audiences'.
In contrast, Terminator Zero's stripped-back, character-driven approach resonated with viewers, proving there's still life in the franchise if it focuses on the human drama, not just the action.
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James Cameron, Tim Miller, Netflix, Terminator: Dark Fate, Terminator Zero