how many terminator movies are there

February 18, 2026

There are six main Terminator movies in the theatrical film series as of 2026.

Main Terminator movies

Here’s the core list in release order:

The Terminator (1984)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
Terminator Salvation (2009)
Terminator Genisys (2015)
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)

Quick overview table

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Movie	Year	Notes
The Terminator	1984	Original film; starts the franchise.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day	1991	Often considered the peak of the series.
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines	2003	Direct sequel to T2; soft continuation.
Terminator Salvation	2009	Future‑war‑set prequel‑sequel.
Terminator Genisys	2015	Timeline‑reboot / reimagining.
Terminator: Dark Fate	2019	Intended as a direct follow‑up to T2, ignoring later entries.

Some fans argue only **two** films truly “count” (the first two), due to the messy continuity, but officially there are **six theatrical Terminator movies** so far.

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