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Terminator 2: Judgment Day Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Theatrical Re-release
WHY IT MATTERS
The theatrical re-release of Terminator 2: Judgment Day allows fans to experience the film's groundbreaking action and special effects on the big screen, celebrating its enduring influence on the sci-fi genre.
What happened
StudioCanal is marking the 35th anniversary of James Cameron's Terminator 2: Judgment Day with a special theatrical re-release this weekend. The film, released in 1991, is celebrating a milestone year, and the re-release coincides with the fictional date of the franchise's original nuclear holocaust.
The sequel to The Terminator (1984) was a hit, racking up an impressive box office total against its modest budget. Arnold Schwarzenegger was keen to do a sequel, and he convinced Carolco Pictures to buy out the film rights and hire Cameron to make Judgment Day.
The film's success was a result of Cameron's direction and Schwarzenegger's star power. The re-release is a chance for fans to revisit some of the film's most iconic scenes.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Our 10 favorite scenes from T2: Judgment Day
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