Where to start
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
2 versions · originally a film, 1991
The saga explores the desperate, high-stakes battle to prevent a machine-led apocalypse while protecting humanity's last hope for survival.
✦ Most fans start here
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

The original movie
✦ Start hereTerminator 2: Judgment Day
James Cameron · Film · 1991
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) is the definitive cinematic experience, offering groundbreaking visual effects and intense action that established the gold standard for the entire science fiction franchise.

2008 series
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Josh Friedman · Series · 2008
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008) expands the narrative scope, focusing on the intimate, nomadic struggle of the Connors as they actively plot to dismantle Skynet in a serialized format.
Common questions
Is Terminator 2: Judgment Day the only place to see Sarah Connor's story?
No, Sarah Connor's story continues beyond the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day. You can watch the 2008 television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, which expands on the events and characters established in the cinematic universe.
What order should I watch Terminator 2: Judgment Day and the television series?
You should watch the 1991 movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day first to understand the foundational plot and character arcs. After finishing the film, you can proceed to the 2008 television show Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles to follow the subsequent narrative developments.
Does Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles follow the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
Yes, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles is a television series that serves as a continuation of the narrative established in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. It focuses on the ongoing struggle of Sarah Connor and her son as they face threats following the conclusion of the 1991 film.
How long after Terminator 2: Judgment Day was the television series released?
The television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles was released in 2008, which is seventeen years after the 1991 premiere of the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day. This series provides a later look at the characters introduced in the original film.