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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