Terminator Salvation
“The end begins.”
Synopsis
All grown up in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor must lead the resistance of humans against the increasingly dominating militaristic robots. But when Marcus Wright appears, his existence confuses the mission as Connor tries to determine whether Wright has come from the future or the past -- and whether he's friend or foe.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer 3Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-13
Top Cast
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Christian Bale
John Connor
Sam Worthington
Marcus Wright
Moon Bloodgood
Blair Williams
Helena Bonham Carter
Serena
Anton Yelchin
Kyle Reese
Common
Barnes
Zach McGowan
Soldier on Osprey
Bryce Dallas Howard
Kate Connor
Jane Alexander
Virginia
Michael Ironside
General Ashdown
Ivan G'Vera
General Losenko
Dorian Nkono
David
Chris Browning
Morrison
Beth Bailey
Lisa
Victor J. Ho
Mark
Buster Reeves
Tunney
Jadagrace
Star
Kevin Wiggins
General Olsen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$371.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.86x
+$171.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- McG
- Screenplay & Story
- John Brancato, Michael Ferris, Steven E. Gordon, James Cameron
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Terminator Salvation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $200M
- Worldwide Gross
- $371.4M
- Production Studios
- The Halcyon Company, Moritz Borman Productions, Wonderland Sound and Vision, Mandate International, T Asset Acquisition Company, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
McG
John Brancato, Michael Ferris, Steven E. Gordon, James Cameron
Danny Elfman
Shane Hurlbut, Patrick Loungway, Adolfo Martínez Pérez
Conrad Buff IV
Jeffrey Silver, Moritz Borman, Victor Kubicek, Dan Lin, Jeanne Allgood
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Silver
Producer
John Brancato
Writer
McG
Director
Moritz Borman
Producer
Shane Hurlbut
Director of Photography
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Michael Ferris
Writer
Martin Laing
Production Design
Victor Kubicek
Producer
Conrad Buff IV
Editor
Ben Snow
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Wilkinson
Costume Design
Tom Struthers
Stunt Coordinator
Derek Anderson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Terminator Salvation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Terminator Salvation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Terminator Salvation about?
All grown up in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor must lead the resistance of humans against the increasingly dominating militaristic robots. But when Marcus Wright appears, his existence confuses the mission as Connor tries to determine whether Wright has come from the future or the past -- and whether he's friend or foe.
Who directed Terminator Salvation?
Terminator Salvation was directed by McG.
Who stars in Terminator Salvation?
The principal cast of Terminator Salvation includes Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Moon Bloodgood, Helena Bonham Carter, Anton Yelchin.
When was Terminator Salvation released and how long is it?
Terminator Salvation was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Terminator Salvation?
Terminator Salvation had a reported production budget of $200M and grossed $371.4M at the worldwide box office (1.86 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Terminator Salvation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Terminator Salvation was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is Terminator Salvation based on a book or true story?
Terminator Salvation is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "James Cameron".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Terminator Salvation?
Terminator Salvation holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).