Overview

• Cameron told CNN he has been tasked with writing a new Terminator story but has been unable to get very far.
• He offered no specifics on the project, joking that details are "totally classified."
• His ongoing Avatar commitments, including December 19's Avatar: Fire and Ash and plans to direct at least one more sequel, could delay any Terminator film.
• The franchise faces headwinds after Dark Fate underperformed at the box office and Arnold Schwarzenegger said in 2023 that he is done with the series.
• Cameron has signaled an intent to move beyond legacy iconography, with reports suggesting the next chapter could introduce a new cast and characters.