Terminator (franchise) resistance from ever being founded in the first place. With the fate of humanity at stake, John sends soldier Kyle Reese back to protect his mother and ensure his own existence. Also starring Emmy winner Paul Winfield. It was released on October 26, 1984 to critical acclaim and grossed $78.4 million worldwide. "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" is the 1991 sequel to the original "Terminator" film and released by TriStar Pictures. It is co-written, directed, and produced by James Cameron and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick, and Joe Morton. After machines fail to prevent John Connor from
Terminator (character concept) were created by the Cyber Research Systems division of the U.S. Air Force to replace soldiers on the battlefield prior to Judgment Day, starting with the T-1. Although it has not been officially accepted as canon, a deleted scene from "Terminator 3" explains that the Terminators originated as part of a project by the US government to robotize the military using technology licensed from Cyberdyne, which at the time is considered "ancient history". The origin of the appearance and voice of all Terminators portrayed by Schwarzenegger is revealed when a group of scientists from Cyber Research Systems (CRS) presents several