Terminator 2 Returns to Theaters for 35th Anniversary

James Cameron's landmark science fiction film "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" will return to theaters worldwide this August and September to celebrate its 35th anniversary. The rerelease, announced on July 7, 2026, is being organized by StudioCanal, Fathom Entertainment, and Rialto Pictures.

The 1991 sequel, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, and Robert Patrick, will be shown in 4K, RealD 3D, and other premium formats. The presentation is based on a 2017 restoration and 3D conversion of the film by StudioCanal. The U.S. theatrical run is scheduled to begin on August 28, 2026, and will run through September 2. The original film was released on August 29, 1991, and the rerelease is timed to commemorate that date.

In a statement, director James Cameron said the film was made for theaters and that the prepared 3D version is the absolute best way to see it. He also noted that after 35 years, it is safe to reveal that the good guys win against the AI superintelligence, adding that this might be a message of hope audiences could use this summer.

Anna Marsh, CEO of StudioCanal, said the company is proud to mark the anniversary in partnership with Fathom and...