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Terminator: Dark Fate

Terminator: Dark Fate is a 2019 science-fiction action film and the sixth instalment in the Terminator franchise.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Terminator: Dark Fate is a 2019 science-fiction action film and the sixth instalment in the Terminator franchise. Directed by Tim Miller, it serves as a direct sequel to Terminator 2: Judgment Day and brings back Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor and Arnold Schwarzenegger as the T-800. The film was released in the United States and distributed internationally, including to Canadian audiences.

Premise

Set 25 years after Terminator 2: Judgment Day, the film follows a new conflict involving an artificial intelligence called Legion and a lethal Rev-9 Terminator. Dani Ramos becomes the target of an attack that draws in Sarah Connor, Grace, and the T-800.

Franchise position

Terminator: Dark Fate is marketed as a continuation of the first two Terminator films and a reset of the later timeline entries. Sources describe it as ignoring the third, fourth, and fifth films in the series.

Production and release

The film was directed by Tim Miller and produced by James Cameron and David Ellison for Paramount Pictures. It premiered in 2019 and runs 128 minutes.

Principal cast

The main cast includes Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the T-800, Mackenzie Davis as Grace, Natalia Reyes as Dani Ramos, and Gabriel Luna as the Rev-9.

Key facts

  • It is the sixth film in the Terminator franchise.
  • The film is a direct sequel to Terminator 2: Judgment Day, ignoring later entries.
  • Dani Ramos is targeted by a Rev-9 Terminator from an alternate future.
  • Grace, an augmented soldier, is sent to protect Dani.
  • Sarah Connor and the T-800 join the fight against the Rev-9.
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Canadian context

The film was distributed internationally, including to Canadian audiences, as a major Hollywood studio release in the long-running Terminator franchise.

Frequently asked questions

Is Terminator: Dark Fate a sequel?
Yes. It is described as a direct sequel to Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Who directed Terminator: Dark Fate?
The film was directed by Tim Miller.
Who are the main returning characters?
Sarah Connor and the T-800 return, played by Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Who is the main new target in the story?
Dani Ramos is the central target of the Rev-9 Terminator.
What kind of film is it?
It is a science-fiction action film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator:_Dark_Fate
    Supports: Plot setup, alternate-future Legion premise, and main characters.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6450804/
    Supports: Short plot description and core character roles.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/terminator_dark_fate
    Supports: Release date, genre, and plot synopsis.
  4. Paramount Pictures — https://www.paramountpictures.com/movies/terminator-dark-fate
    Supports: Studio release information, genre, and production credits.
  5. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/terminator-dark-fate
    Supports: Runtime, rating, cast, and basic plot summary.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_(franchise)
    Supports: Franchise position, direct sequel status, release date, and principal cast.