Terminator 2: Judgment Day

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

R

1991

2h 17m

Sci-Fi

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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In this sequel set eleven years after "The Terminator," young John Connor (Edward Furlong), the key to civilization's victory over a future robot uprising, is the target of the shape-shifting T-1000 (Robert Patrick), a Terminator sent from the future to kill him. Another Terminator, the revamped T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), has been sent back to protect the boy. As John and his mother (Linda Hamilton) go on the run with the T-800, the boy forms an unexpected bond with the robot.

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Critics Consensus

T2 features thrilling action sequences and eye-popping visual effects, but what takes this sci-fi action landmark to the next level is the depth of the human (and cyborg) characters.

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Nigella Lawson

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Jul 21, 2026

A spectacular film.

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Kathy Huffhines

Detroit Free Press

Jun 29, 2026

6.285/10

"Terminator II," a weighty conglomeration of a few brilliantly realized ideas and many wrongheaded ones, is far beyond the mental capacities of a human critic.

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Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

Dec 9, 2025

3/4

Mr. Muscle delivers the explosive goods in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. And director/producer/co-writer James Cameron once again puts the pedal to the metal cyborg and unloads a stunning arsenal of truly special effects.

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Saskia Baron

The Arts Desk

Sep 8, 2026

5/5

The ecological idealism [James Cameron] was to espouse so clearly in the Avatar films is strictly on the backburner in the Terminator movies. But the growing acknowledgement of the threat of AI makes his movie feel more pertinent, 35 years on.

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Marcelo Paredes

Cinencuentro

Sep 4, 2026

[James Cameron's] films place a star of mythical proportions like Schwarzenegger in thrilling situations that allow the viewer to clearly understand everything happening around him, enjoying the spectacle...[Full review in Spanish]

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Sep 1, 2026

5/5

A surprisingly personal film, considering it deals with futuristic robots, legendary leaders, and the world's end. The action may be massive, but the emotional core of the narrative lies in interpersonal relationships. [Full review in Spanish].

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Thor

Sep 17, 2026

Whoever was running the projector didnt have it calibrated because the first 10mins of the movie were blurry. This one isnt the theaters fault, but someone made the decision to put the retrospective before the movie and it spoiled a bunch of major plot points. ive seen the movie a million times, but I was with someone seeing the movie for the first time, and I'm sure they weren't the only ones as it was a full theater.

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Jennifer

Sep 17, 2026

I loved the movie. Absolutely the best!!

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joe

Sep 4, 2026

Fun to re-watch a classic in the theater

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George

Sep 3, 2026

An all time classic. One of the greatest movies of all time.

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Andres T

Sep 3, 2026

Saw this in the theater as a kid, and as an adult it hits differently. Still awesome, but it hits deeper now. Unbelievable film.

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Drew

Sep 3, 2026

James Cameron at his peak

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Synopsis

In this sequel set eleven years after "The Terminator," young John Connor (Edward Furlong), the key to civilization's victory over a future robot uprising, is the target of the shape-shifting T-1000 (Robert Patrick), a Terminator sent from the future to kill him. Another Terminator, the revamped T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), has been sent back to protect the boy. As John and his mother (Linda Hamilton) go on the run with the T-800, the boy forms an unexpected bond with the robot.

Director: James Cameron
Producer: Van Ling
Screenwriter: William Wisher Jr.
Distributor: Pioneer Entertainment, Live Video, Artisan Entertainment, TriStar Pictures
Production Co: Lightstorm Entertainment, Pacific Western, Carolco Pictures Inc., Le Studio Canal +
Rating: R (Strong Sci-Fi Action|Language|Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 3, 1991, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 28, 2026
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $552.8K
Runtime: 2h 17m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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