Terminator franchise director Tim Miller opens up about the shocking decision to kill off a fan-favorite character in the 2019 reboot.
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Miller admits the choice to kill John Connor, played by Nick Stahl, was a bold and divisive move that left many fans outraged, but he stands by it as crucial to the film's narrative arc.
Despite the major backlash, Miller reveals the decision actually boosted the movie's box office performance by drawing in curious viewers who wanted to see how the iconic character met his end.