He Said He’d Be Back! Terminator 2 Is Returning To Cinemas For Its 35th Anniversary
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Carl Roberts 
“HASTA LA VISTA, BABY,” TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY RETURNS TO CINEMAS WORLDWIDE FOR ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY FROM STUDIOCANAL, FATHOM ENTERTAINMENT AND RIALTO PICTURES . JAMES CAMERON’S GROUNDBREAKING ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING ACTION/SCI-FI FILM RETURNS TO CINEMAS WORLDWIDE IN 4K, REALD 3D & PREMIUM FORMATS
STUDIOCANAL, Fathom Entertainment, and Rialto Pictures today announced that James Cameron’s Oscar-winning and groundbreaking Sci-Fi action classic is set to return to cinemas in 4K, REALD 3D, and premium formats. To mark the 35th anniversary, TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY will open in UK & Irish cinemas on 4th September 2026.
Originally released in 1991, T2 remains one of the highest-grossing and most influential films ever made. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, and Robert Patrick. The film earned four Academy Awards. Moreover, it revolutionized action cinema with effects that still hold up today. Additionally, TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY holds a 90% critics score and 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The U.S. release has a wide national theatrical footprint from a partnership between Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, and Rialto Pictures, with STUDIOCANAL handling global distribution across worldwide territories. The 4K and 3D presentation uses STUDIOCANAL’s acclaimed 2017 restoration and 3D conversion.
COMMENTS
James Cameron comments
“T2 was made for theaters, and our lovingly-prepared 3D version, coming back to the big screen, is the absolute best way to see the film. I believe it’s safe to do spoilers after 35 years, so SPOILER ALERT: the good guys win against the AI superintelligence! And maybe that’s a message of hope we all could use this summer.”
Anna Marsh, CEO of STUDIOCANAL, Chief Content Officer of CANAL+ expands
”We are incredibly proud to mark the 35th anniversary of James Cameron’s masterpiece TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY in partnership with the passionate teams at Fathom Entertainment and Rialto Pictures in the US. This collaboration has been thrilling, and we cannot wait for audiences to mark Judgment Day in theatres all over the world this August. The continued restoration and discovery of classic and revolutionary cinema is the cornerstone of our strategy and it’s particularly gratifying to see the scale of this celebratory re-release come to fruition.”
Ray Nutt, Chief Executive Officer for Fathom Entertainment adds,
“Terminator 2: Judgment Day was a cultural phenomenon in the U.S. upon release and 35 years later, remains a timeless, non-stop thrill ride that audiences – new and old - will love to see. With non-stop action, iconic performances from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, spectacular sound and visual effects, and even a massive hit song by Guns N’ Roses (“You Could Be Mine”), the re-release of T2 is a must-see theatrical event perfect for 3D and other premium formats.”
ABOUT THE FILM
Originally released in 1991 from visionary director James Cameron, Terminator 2: Judgment Day is the ultimate sci-fi blockbuster that redefined action forever. Arnold Schwarzenegger is back. This time, he’s the protector.
In a future ruled by machines, young John Connor holds the key to humanity’s survival. When a reprogrammed Terminator is sent back in time to protect him, a new threat emerges: the T-1000, a terrifying next-generation assassin capable of becoming anyone, anywhere. No rules. No limits. And no mercy. As Sarah Connor races to stop Judgment Day before it begins, the fate of humanity hangs by a thread. Winner of four Academy Awards, T2 delivers iconic action, legendary one-liners, and groundbreaking visual effects that changed cinema forever.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, and Robert Patrick star in TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY. One of the highest-grossing and most influential films of all time, which remains a landmark achievement in cinematic storytelling and visual effects.
Tickets in the United States for Terminator 2: Judgment Day 35th Anniversary will be available online on July 17 and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information and to be among the first notified when tickets go on sale, please visit Fathom Entertainment.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day opens in UK cinemas on September 4th.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
