His T-800 was reprogrammed to be a hero and solidified his place as the star of the franchise.

Withtalk ofTerminator 7ongoing, it shows just how difficult a task that is.

4Nick Stahl

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machinesskipped ahead a decade from the events ofT2.

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IfTerminator 3had been a bigger hit, Stahl wouldve become the new face of the franchise.

But he lacked Furlongs charisma and Schwarzeneggers screen presence.

But sinceTerminator 3wasnt a huge hit,Terminator Salvationwas retooled as a soft reboot instead.

The team from Stargate SG-1.

ButTerminator Salvationreceived mixed-to-negative reviews.

Unfortunately,Terminator Genisyswas widely panned by critics for its nonsensical storytelling and baffling retcons.

The reviews forTerminator 3andSalvationlook like universal praise compared toGenisys.

Taylor Sheridan as Travis Wheatley in Yellowstone in front of clapper boards and a rural background

But it doesnt really matter, because a different evil A.I.

As the superpowered protector, Davis was clearly supposed to be the new Schwarzenegger.

The series explores themes of fate, artificial intelligence, and the moral implications of technological advancement.

Collage of Christian Bale in Terminator Salvation, Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2, and Mackenzie Davis in Terminator Dark Fate

Nick Stahl as John Connor in Terminator 3

Christian Bale with his mouth agape as John Connor in Terminator Salvation.

Sarah in a driver’s seat holding a gun in Terminator Genisys

Mackenzie Davis holding a gun in Terminator Dark Fate

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