Overview

• Schwarzenegger identified the fourth installment, Terminator: Salvation, as his least favorite due to his absence from the film.
• Directed by McG and starring Christian Bale as John Connor, Salvation grossed $371 million worldwide but earned largely negative reviews.
• The actor’s on-screen absence stemmed from his tenure as California governor, leaving only a brief digital likeness cameo.
• Schwarzenegger previously criticized Salvation in 2015 on Good Morning America, bluntly stating that it sucked.
• The series has pursued multiple reboots, most recently launching the Netflix anime Terminator: Zero in 2024 to positive reception.