In 2029, Earth has been ravaged by the war between the malevolent artificial intelligence Skynet and the human … See more

• Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator: a reprogrammed Model 101 Series 800 "T-800" Terminator that is composed of human tissue over a metal endoskeleton
• Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor: a self-trained soldier wh… See more

The Terminator had been a surprise hit, earning $78.4 million against its $6.4 million budget, confirming Schwarzenegger's status as a lead actor and establishing James Cameron as a mainstream director. Schwarzen… See more

The summer theatrical season, spanning from mid-May to early September, was expected to witness strong competition among studios. Fifty-five films were slated for release, compared with thirty-seven in 1990. Rele… See more

Terminator 2: Judgment Day was released to general acclaim. Many reviews focused on the state-of-the-art physical, special, and make-up effects, which were roundly praised as "revolutionary" and "spectacular… See more

Terminator 2: Judgment Day launched the careers or raised the profiles of its principal actors. According to industry professionals, Schwarzenegger became the top international star, ahead of actors such as Mel Gibson… See more

A central theme of Terminator 2: Judgment Day is the relationship between John Connor and the T-800, which serves as a surrogate for the father (Kyle Reese) he never knew. Cameron said: "Sure, there's going to b… See more