6 Reasons Terminator: Dark Fate Won't Save The Franchise
2. The Inevitable Pandering To A Wide (Family?) Audience
Whilst the late October release date might signify a darker, less blockbustery adventure, ultimately an entire franchise rests on the shoulders of Dark Fate. Therefore the studio will want it to reach the widest possible audience, potentially disappointing die hard Terminator fans who remember its dark, violent origins.
Genysis barely broke even, and as a result, two planned sequels were scrapped. This doesn't sound like the strategy of a studio that wants to start taking risks with the franchise by revisiting the horror, slasher-movie tone of the original with its latest entry.
Even though Dark Fate may not turn out as family friendly as Genysis was, it's still unlikely we'll be getting an ultra-violent Terminator movie anytime soon. However, Tim Miller proved that you could still make a lot of money with R-Rated content with Deadpool, so you never know. And it would give a bit more context behind his appointment, being that he steered such a non-child friendly movie to mainstream success.