Terminator 5
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Terminator 5 is the working name of the announced sequel to Terminator Salvation. As of 2009, it is planned for a 2011 release.
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Plot
In statements to FilmJournal, McG further reveals his plans to have the movie set in 2011, pre-Judgment Day. Skynet has figured out how to send non-Infliltrator Terminators such as Hunter-Killers and Harvesters through Time Displacement Equipment. John Connor is also sent back through time to fight the machines using present day military tactics and technology. While in the past, he meets up with the scientist played by Robert Patrick. [1] Rumors have been circulating that the next film will take place in modern day London, despite the fact that Terminator 3 shows Judgment Day happening in 2004. [2]
Trouble
While Terminator Salvation was initially planned to introduce a new trilogy, production of a fifth film has been halted by legal trouble, as well as Production Company Halcyon filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. While some anonymous sources insist that Terminator 5 will be moving forward the majority of analysts predict that its future is in jeopardy. In late September 2009, it was announced that the rights for the franchise are once again up for sale as the Halcyon Company tries to pull itself out of bankruptcy. In late October of 2009, Halcyon announced it would auction off the rights to future Terminator material and is seeking $60-70 million, though thus far the only offer has been significantly less at $10,000 by director Joss Whedon. In December 2009, Halcyon issued a statment that they are looking at various options including sale and refinancing of the rights with an announcement on the outcome no later than February 1st 2010. [citation needed] James Cameron has even expressed interest in taking back the series that started his career. [citation needed]
Notes
- Interestingly, the idea of Judgment Day taking place in 2011 is similar to Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' revelation that Judgement Day takes place on April 21, 2011. Judgment Day in the film timeline occurred in 2004, as shown in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.
- Although Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines said that Sarah died of leukemia after the events of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day', McG's idea of Sarah surviving into the 21st Century might retcon that aspect or even placing Terminator Trilogy in a new timeline.
- McG plans to return to the chase feel of the first three films with this movie. It will feature John going back in time and being pursued by a new model Terminator.[3]
- McG is in talks with Robert Patrick to have an element of the story focus on a 60 year old scientist working on improving cell replication, who serves as the physical template for the T-1000. [4]
- It's unknown whether Christian Bale would return for his role as John Connor by far.[5]
