Faced with losing the war to the human resistance led by John Connor, Skynet sends a cybernetic assassin (the Terminator) back in time to kill John's mother, Sarah Connor, before he can be conceived.

Released on October 26, 1984, is a landmark science fiction thriller that launched the career of director James Cameron and turned Arnold Schwarzenegger into a global superstar. Despite its modest $6.4 million budget , the film became a cultural phenomenon, grossing $78.3 million worldwide and spawning one of cinema's most famous franchises. Core Premise & Plot

The human resistance sends a lone soldier, Kyle Reese , back to 1984 to protect Sarah and ensure the survival of the future savior. Main Characters & Cast

The story is set in 1984 Los Angeles but revolves around a conflict originating in 2029.

In the future, a sentient AI network called Skynet has initiated a nuclear holocaust to exterminate humanity.