Terminator Genisys
“Reset the future.”
Synopsis
The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John's fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by SkyNet that will attack him from both fronts; past and future, and will ultimately change warfare forever.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-02
Top Cast
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Guardian / The Terminator
Jason Clarke
John Connor
Emilia Clarke
Sarah Connor
Jai Courtney
Kyle Reese
J.K. Simmons
O'Brien
Dayo Okeniyi
Danny Dyson
Matt Smith
Alex / Skynet
Courtney B. Vance
Miles Dyson
Lee Byung-hun
Cop / T-1000
Michael Gladis
Lieutenant Matias
Sandrine Holt
Detective Cheung
Wayne Bastrup
Young O'Brien
Gregory Alan Williams
Detective Harding
Otto Sanchez
Detective Timmons
Matty Ferraro
Agent Janssen
Griff Furst
Agent Burke
Ian Etheridge
Skynet - 10 yrs old
Nolan Gross
Skynet - 12 / 14 yrs old
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 10, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$155M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$440.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.84x
+$285.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Gale Anne Hurd, James Cameron, Laeta Kalogridis, Patrick Lussier
- Original Score
- Lorne Balfe
- Original Title
- Terminator Genisys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $155M
- Worldwide Gross
- $440.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Taylor
Gale Anne Hurd, James Cameron, Laeta Kalogridis, Patrick Lussier
Lorne Balfe
Hans Bjerno, Kramer Morgenthau, Larry Blanford, Alexander Witt
Roger Barton
David Ellison, Laeta Kalogridis, Patrick Lussier, Bill Carraro, Dana Goldberg
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Taylor
Director
Grady Cofer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter Bebb
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bryan Jones
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dominic Parker
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Ellison
Producer
Roger Barton
Editor
Dana Goldberg
Producer
Kramer Morgenthau
Director of Photography
Lorne Balfe
Original Music Composer
Neil Spisak
Production Design
Susan Matheson
Costume Design
John Stoneham Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Edson Williams
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joel Kramer
Stunt Coordinator
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Terminator Genisys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Terminator Genisys about?
The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John's fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by SkyNet that will attack him from both fronts; past and future, and will ultimately change warfare forever.
Who directed Terminator Genisys?
Terminator Genisys was directed by Alan Taylor.
Who stars in Terminator Genisys?
The principal cast of Terminator Genisys includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, J.K. Simmons.
When was Terminator Genisys released and how long is it?
Terminator Genisys was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of Terminator Genisys?
Terminator Genisys had a reported production budget of $155M and grossed $440.6M at the worldwide box office (2.84 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Terminator Genisys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Terminator Genisys was composed by Lorne Balfe.
Is Terminator Genisys based on a book or true story?
Terminator Genisys is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Gale Anne Hurd", Characters: "James Cameron".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Terminator Genisys?
Terminator Genisys holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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.).