Terminator Movie Runtime Comparison (Minutes)
How long is each Terminator film? Compare 7 official runtimes from BBFC listings and Fox TV masters, from 42 minutes to 137 minutes total span. All cited.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terminator (1984) Shortest film. Tightest cut. | 107 minutes | Cameron original | BBFC theatrical listing: 107 min |
| T2 Judgment Day (1991) Longest film. Epic cut. | 137 minutes | Cameron sequel | BBFC theatrical listing: 137 min |
| T3 Rise of the Machines (2003) Two over the original. | 109 minutes | Mostow sequel | BBFC theatrical listing: 109 min |
| Terminator Salvation (2009) Director cut runs 118 min. | 115 minutes | McG future war film | BBFC theatrical listing: 115 min |
| Terminator Genisys (2015) Reboot trilogy starter. | 126 minutes | Taylor reboot | BBFC theatrical listing: 126 min |
| Terminator Dark Fate (2019) Second longest. Rounded to 128. | 128 minutes | Miller direct T2 sequel | BBFC listing: 128 min 3 sec |
| Sarah Connor Chronicles pilot TV entry for scale. Not a film. | 42 minutes | TV pilot hour slot | Fox press kit: 42 min without ads |
About this converter
Terminator runtimes track how the series moved from lean thriller to event film. The Terminator runs 107 minutes in its BBFC theatrical listing. T3 at 109 stays close to that shape. Salvation at 115 and Genisys at 126 mark the 2000s shift to longer action films. Dark Fate at 128 minutes and 3 seconds is the second longest. T2 at 137 minutes is the longest by nine clear minutes. The gap from shortest to longest is 30 minutes, or one full 1984-style third act. A TV pilot at 42 minutes sits at the bottom for scale.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first film, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds the time in the chosen unit. Try 1 T2 against Terminators to see how many originals fit in one Judgment Day.
Runtimes are BBFC theatrical listings, which is the standard used across this site for films. Director cuts differ: Salvation has a 118 minute R-rated cut. TV air times with ads run longer than the 42 minute content figure used here. No official runtime exists for unmade Genisys sequels, so they are left out.
FAQ
Which Terminator is longest?
T2 Judgment Day at 137 minutes, per BBFC.
Which Terminator is shortest?
The Terminator at 107 minutes, per BBFC.
How long is Dark Fate?
128 minutes and 3 seconds, per BBFC. It is the second longest.
Why include a TV episode?
The 42 minute pilot gives a broadcast hour baseline against the six theatrical films.
Sources
- BBFC theatrical listings (The Terminator 107 min, T2 137 min, T3 109 min, Salvation 115 min, Genisys 126 min, Dark Fate 128 min)
- ScreenRant BBFC runtime roundup Oct 2019 (cross-check for all six films)
- Fox press kit for Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles pilot (42 min content)
Last verified: 2026-10-05 · 7 entries
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