Terminator 2: Judgment Day Returns to Theaters for 35th Anniversary
STUDIOCANAL, Fathom Entertainment, and Rialto Pictures today announced that James Cameron’s Oscar-winning and groundbreaking sci-fi action classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day is set to return to theaters in 4K, RealD 3D, and premium formats.
To mark the 35th anniversary, Terminator 2: Judgment Day will play in U.S. theaters from August 28 through September 2, 2026, and will premiere worldwide in late August/early September (see below) to commemorate the film’s “Judgment Day” (August 29).
Originally released in 1991, T2 remains one of the highest-grossing and most influential films ever made. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, and Robert Patrick, the film earned four Academy Awards and revolutionized action cinema with effects that still hold up today. Terminator 2: Judgment Day holds a 90% critics score and a 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.
TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY RELEASE DATES
August 27, 2026: Germany, LATAM, Czech Republic
August 28, 2026: United States, Italy, Poland
AUGUST 29, 2026: JUDGMENT DAY
September 2, 2026: France
September 3, 2026: Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary
September 4, 2026: United Kingdom
“T2 was made for theatres, and our lovingly prepared 3D version, coming back to the big screen, is the absolute best way to see the film,” said James Cameron. “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+, 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 for Fathom Entertainment, commented, “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.”
Tickets for Terminator 2: Judgment Day 35th Anniversary in the United States will be available online on July 17 and at participating theater box offices (theater locations are subject to change).
Originally released in 1991, 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. 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.
