Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ is Streaming on Netflix

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As a long-time cinema enthusiast with a penchant for action movies and a soft spot for the mighty Arnold Schwarzenegger, I can confidently say that the resurgence of “Terminator: Dark Fate” on Netflix is nothing short of a delightful surprise. The movie, despite its underwhelming box office performance, has managed to captivate Netflix viewers worldwide, proving once again that the streaming giant knows a thing or two about curating content that appeals to a diverse audience.

There’s no better way to celebrate Christmas than with an Arnie film, according to Netflix users, who managed to turn one of his less popular movies into a hit years after it flopped at the box office. Interestingly, this movie isn’t one of Arnie’s holiday-themed productions, but rather

Unlike traditional streaming charts that often favor classic Christmas films like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Jingle All The Way,” Netflix viewers appear to be a unique group. While the updated version of “The Grinch” remains strong at No.2 globally, it’s Taron Egerton’s action-thriller “Carry-On” that takes the top spot. Meanwhile, evidence suggests that many viewers are in the mood for destruction before the holidays, as a half-human, half-machine causing chaos holds down the No.3 position. This indicates that Schwarzenegger’s films are more appealing to Netflix subscribers than traditional holiday movies such as “That Christmas” or Lindsay Lohan’s “Our Little Secret.

In a new movie, an established actor is set to portray Santa alongside Alan Ritchson from “Reacher.” Meanwhile, the reemergence of “Terminator: Dark Fate” on Netflix has given viewers another chance to appreciate what is widely considered the top sequel in the series following James Cameron’s classic “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” Despite rumors that Cameron is developing a fresh take for the “Terminator” franchise, moving away from John and Sarah Connor’s storyline and the legendary T-800 model, it’s evident that fans continue to cherish the nostalgic feeling evoked by films starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton together.

2019 saw the arrival of Dark Fate, a smart choice that bypassed the more contentious sequels of the series and instead, neatly rounded off a mini trilogy with the original 1979’s The Terminator and its 1991 follow-up. As a fan, I was thrilled to see James Cameron back as producer, with Tim Miller taking up directorial duties. The film also welcomed back Edward Furlong for a short stint as John Connor in the opening scene, which felt like a delightful blast from the past for long-time fans like me. The movie delivered the high-octane action sequences you’d expect, and it was refreshing to see how they tackled Schwarzenegger’s aging process, rather than portraying the T-800 as an ageless machine.

‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Disappointed at the Box Office

Despite high anticipation for strong box office earnings, the movie unexpectedly underperformed, earning only $261 million against a production budget of $185 million. This was particularly surprising given the largely positive response the film received upon release. Critics rated it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences gave it an impressive 83%, which is notably higher than all but the first two movies in the series. However, this positive feedback failed to boost the movie’s box office performance and appears to have marked the end of the franchise after over four decades.

Absolutely, much like mechanical devices, it’s predictable that it returns again and again. This year, the series brought us a fresh installment with the premiere of “Terminator Zero“, an animated production that debuted on Netflix to almost unanimous positive feedback. While it might be questionable if such a project would succeed in cinemas – given its potential similar fate to last week’s release of “Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” – it did demonstrate that the “Terminator” saga can tell compelling stories without relying solely on its past characters.

Currently, Cameron suggests he might revisit the universe he initially crafted over 45 years back, aiming to breathe fresh life into the series with a novel narrative that addresses contemporary concerns about AI. Meanwhile, as we wait for further updates on this project, an intriguing option for a cold December night could be enjoying the spectacle of an action icon presumably playing in his final appearance within this toy box.

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2024-12-19 16:31