STUDIOCANAL, Fathom Entertainment and Rialto Pictures have announced that James Cameron’s Oscar®-winning, groundbreaking sci-fi action classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day is returning to cinemas in 4K and premium formats this September, commemorating T2’s iconic “Judgment Day” on 29 August.
Originally released in 1991, Terminator 2: Judgment Day remains one of the highest-grossing and most influential films of its era. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong and Robert Patrick, the film earned four Academy Awards® and revolutionised action cinema with groundbreaking visual effects that still impress today.
The film currently holds a 90% critics score and 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
THE BATTLE FOR TOMORROW BEGINS AGAIN
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. 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.
“T2 WAS MADE FOR CINEMAS”
Director James Cameron commented on the film’s return to the big screen:
“T2 was made for theatres, and 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 and Chief Content Officer of CANAL+, added:
“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 of Fathom Entertainment, added:
“Terminator 2: Judgment Day was a cultural phenomenon in the U.S. upon release and 35 years later remains a timeless, nonstop 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.”
A FILM THAT CHANGED CINEMA
Terminator 2: Judgment Day is widely regarded as one of the greatest science-fiction films, action films and sequels ever made.
Its groundbreaking combination of practical effects and computer-generated imagery helped reshape the visual-effects industry and usher cinema into a new technological era. Upon release, the film also set records for an R-rated opening and Independence Day weekend at the US box office.
More than three decades later, its influence can still be felt across action and science-fiction cinema.
GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH MOVIELAND
Watch our exclusive interview with producer Larry Kasanoff on the Movieland Australia YouTube channel for fascinating insights into his involvement with Terminator 2: Judgment Day, including stories surrounding the film, its soundtrack and the video game.
Don’t miss your chance to experience Terminator 2: Judgment Day the way it was meant to be seen: on the big screen.
Limited sessions from September 3.
THE BATTLE FOR TOMORROW BEGINS AGAIN.
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