The popularity of the Back to the Future franchise transcends beyond time, as the film series still holds a special place in fans’ hearts. Launched in 1985 after the first film in the franchise cemented its place as a cornerstone of sci-fi cinema, the sequels that followed became cult classics, by bending the futuristic genre with Wild West adventures.
Following the popularity of the franchise, there have been countless speculations surrounding the possibility of reboots or continuation of the beloved trilogy. However, despite fans suggesting potential plotlines and casting choices, there had been no reports of a comeback. But on a recent note, a new wave of excitement gripped netizens as a fan-made trailer emerged merging Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator with the Back to the Future franchise.
A Crossover Between Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator and Back to the Future
After the Back to the Future franchise ended in 1990, with its third and final movie witnessing the titular characters Marty and Doc being stranded in 1885, fans have been constantly hoping for Hollywood to revive the cult classic films. However, despite numerous rumors over the years, the beloved trilogy unfortunately failed at bringing this classic back to the big screen.
However, on a recent note, excitement gripped Marty and Doc’s fanbase, as a talented netizen blended the Back to the Future universe with another legendary franchise, The Terminator. The particular mashup trailer from McSuperfly took the internet by storm, going viral and sparking conversations about the possibilities of such an iconic crossover.
Titled Back To The Future War, the fan-made video imagined a scenario where Marty McFly travels to the year 2029, and finds a world dominated by the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s terminators. The short video turned out to be nothing short of a cinematic thrill, opening with the familiar sight of Michael J. Fox, in the DeLorean.
Fans React to The Terminator X Back to the Future Video
Setting the time circuits to the year 2029, the iconic flames trail behind Marty McFly’s car as it speeds into the future, where the atmosphere quickly shifts from Back to the Future’s nostalgic charm to The Terminator’s grim, dystopian world. The video takes fans on a thrilling journey where the once familiar Hill Valley turns into a war-torn landscape, patrolled by notorious robots.
The video further escalates tension as Marty desperately tries to return to his own time, but the DeLorean malfunctions and comes to a halt. That’s when the suspense reaches its peak with the car door swings open, Arnold Schwarzenegger standing in the scene as the Terminator. Offering his trademark expression and delivering his legendary line, the trailer dropped the curtains at Schwarzenegger.
I never thought I’d need a Back To The Future / Terminator 2 mashup but now I can’t imagine my life without it ☺️ pic.twitter.com/RG8SXSW2JG
— Peter Sciretta (@PeterSciretta) May 27, 2024
Frustrating that the final tag isn’t “I’ll be back … To the future.”
— Tristan Lindsay (@tristanflindsay) May 27, 2024
Probably the coolest thing I've ever seen
— The1whoknocks (@The1whoknocks4) May 28, 2024
They need to make this movie! 🍿
— Chris Jensen (@chrishjensen) May 28, 2024
This is the best thing I am going to see today. https://t.co/SDtm7UZEmA
— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) May 28, 2024
The mashup I didn’t know I needed https://t.co/4ar4YBuavI
— C^T^P (@dcatap88) May 27, 2024
This fan-made creation, flawlessly captured the contrast between the two universes while keeping viewers engaged and at the edge of their seats. The mind-blowing fusion of two iconic franchises took fans on an interesting journey where they are now willing to explore new and innovative ways to bring together these beloved characters and the worlds.
Back to the Future and The Terminator are both available on Prime Video.
