12 Biggest Ups & Downs Of The Terminator Movies

The Terminator franchise is one marked by a series of ups and downs. Centered around the basic premise of a robot assassin being sent back in time to kill the leader of a human resistance movement to ensure the dominance of an artificial intelligence called Skynet, the Terminator movies are known for their approach to violence, groundbreaking special effects, and themes of free will and fate. Spanning six movies, one television show, various comics, and a few (now-defunct) theme park attractions, many creative minds have had their hands on one of science-fiction and action’s most successful film series.