𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝟕: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓) picks up directly after Terminator 2: Judgment Day, ignoring the events of the later sequels. The story begins with a dramatic twist—John Connor, the destined leader of the human resistance, is killed by a T-800 just after the events of T2.

Years later, a new artificial intelligence called Legion rises in place of Skynet, and once again humanity is threatened by a machine uprising.

In the present day, Legion sends a deadly new model of Terminator called the Rev-9 to Mexico City to assassinate a young woman named Dani Ramos, who unknowingly holds the key to humanity’s future. Sent to protect her is Grace, an enhanced human soldier from the future, determined to ensure Dani’s survival at all costs. As they fight to stay alive, they are unexpectedly joined by Sarah Connor, who has spent decades hunting Terminators in the aftermath of her son’s death.

The trio eventually tracks down the very T-800 that killed John. Surprisingly, this Terminator—now living under the name Carl—has developed a conscience and built a quiet life for himself. Feeling guilt for his past actions, Carl agrees to help them defeat the Rev-9 and prevent another dystopian future from unfolding.

In a high-stakes final showdown, Grace sacrifices herself so that Dani and Carl can destroy the Rev-9. Carl ultimately gives his life to complete the mission. The film ends with Dani and Sarah preparing for what’s to come, knowing that while one threat has been eliminated, the war for the future is far from over.