The Terminator Movies: Genisys Timeline
This watch order explores the Genisys soft reboot timeline, which reimagines the events of the first film while building on the established mythology. The timeline requires knowledge of the original films to understand its time-travel premise and character relationships.
Genisys functions as both sequel and reboot, using time travel to alter key events from the first film and create an entirely new future. This was intended to launch a new trilogy but remained standalone after the planned sequels were cancelled.
There are 4 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
The Terminator
A cyborg assassin is sent back in time from a post-apocalyptic future to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son is destined to lead the human resistance against machines. A human warrior is also sent back to protect her from the nearly indestructible killing machine.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
A reprogrammed Terminator is sent back in time to protect young John Connor from a more advanced liquid metal assassin sent to kill him. This explosive sequel delivers groundbreaking special effects and intense action as the future of humanity hangs in the balance.
Terminator Genisys
In 2029, resistance leader John Connor faces a new threat when SkyNet launches an unprecedented attack targeting him across multiple timelines. This fifth installment in the Terminator franchise explores how the war against the machines evolves when past and future collide.
Other Film Series
Divergent
A dystopian trilogy following Tris Prior as she discovers her Divergent nature and leads a rebellion against the faction system controlling post-apocalyptic Chicago.
James Cameron
Canadian filmmaker known for groundbreaking science fiction and technical innovation, director of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Jurassic Universe
The complete dinosaur franchise from Spielberg's original thriller through the modern blockbuster era.
Mad Max
A post-apocalyptic action franchise following the lone warrior Max Rockatansky as he navigates a dangerous wasteland filled with marauders and survivors.
Star Trek
A legendary science fiction franchise spanning multiple generations, following the adventures of Starfleet crews exploring the galaxy and upholding the ideals of the United Federation of Planets.
The Matrix
A groundbreaking sci-fi action series exploring the nature of reality through the story of Neo, a hacker who discovers the world is a computer simulation.