Terminator 2 returns to theaters for 35th anniversary

James Cameron’s 1991 science‑fiction blockbuster *Terminator 2: Judgment Day* is slated to hit U.S. and international theaters this weekend, marking the film’s 35th anniversary. The re‑release, coordinated by Paramount Pictures and the studio’s specialty division, will run in select venues across the country beginning Friday, August 30, and will be presented in a newly restored 4K digital format with upgraded sound mixing for Dolby Atmos and IMAX screenings.

The restoration project, overseen by the original visual effects team, includes a full color‑grade correction, removal of previous digital artifacts, and the reintegration of several scenes that were trimmed for the original theatrical run. Promotional events feature limited‑edition merchandise, Q&A sessions with Cameron’s longtime collaborators, and a charitable partnership that donates a portion of ticket sales to organizations supporting STEM education. The anniversary run offers both longtime fans and new audiences an opportunity to experience the landmark film that helped define early‑90s blockbuster cinema, concluding a month‑long celebration of its enduring cultural impact.