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.
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.
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.
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.