Netflix Cancels Anime After One Season

by Marcus Thompson February 13, 2026

written by Marcus Thompson February 13, 2026

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Netflix cancelled the popular anime series Terminator Zero after one season, despite positive reviews from critics and audiences.
The decision was made due to insufficient viewership, highlighting the importance of audience engagement in determining a shows longevity on the platform.
The series presented a standalone story with new Japanese characters, marking a departure from the usual Terminator cast.
Writer Mattson Tomlin expressed his disappointment but accepted the decision, indicating interest in potential future seasons if viewership had been stronger.

Netflix Cancels Popular ‘Terminator Zero’ Anime Despite Rave Reviews and High Acclaim

Netflix has canceled Terminator Zero after one season, despite the original anime series receiving rave reviews. Production I.G., No Brakes, Skydance Television, and Netflix Animation Studios collaborated on the show, which presented a standalone story with new Japanese characters, a departure from the usual Terminator cast. Writer Mattson Tomlin confirmed that Netflix ended the show, despite its critical and audience acclaim, due to what they considered insufficient viewership. Tomlin stated, “Critics and audiences loved it, but not enough people watched. I wanted to do seasons 2 and 3, but I’m also cool with how things are.”

Specification
Official Name	Terminator Zero
Brief Summary	A warrior from a post-apocalyptic future travels to 1997 to protect an AI scientist being hunted by an unfeeling — and indestructible — cyborg.
Released	August 29, 2024
Genre	Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Production Companies	Production I.G, Skydance Television, No Brakes
Countries of Origin	US, JP
Actors	Yuuya Uchida, Hiro Shimono, Saori Hayami, Toa Yukinari, Atsumi Tanezaki
Ratings	7/10 (198 reviews)
Number of episodes	8
Number of seasons	1