Fear in Motion

Decades after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, a new, highly advanced Terminator, Rev-9, travels back in time to hunt down and kill Dani Ramos. A cybernetically enhanced soldier, Grace, is sent to protect her, and they must team up with the original T-800 Terminator, who has been living off the grid, to fight back against the seemingly unstoppable machine. The trio must also contend with the looming threat of Legion, the AI that will eventually replace Skynet.

Terminator: Dark Fate received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its action sequences, performances from the returning cast, and its attempt to course-correct the franchise. However, some critics found the plot predictable and felt it did not offer enough new material to significantly advance the series.

• Praised for its intense action and a strong return of its veteran leads.

• Criticized for a story that felt too similar to previous installments.

• Appreciated for its female-led action and attempts to revitalize the franchise.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the exciting action and the compelling return of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton. Some viewers felt the film was a solid entry that honored the original films, while others found it to be a bit derivative of earlier Terminator plots.

The film's director, James Cameron, who did not direct the previous sequels, was heavily involved in the production and story development, aiming to create a direct continuation of Terminator 2: Judgment Day.