This is the "Terminator" franchise explained. Gee, where’s Doc Brown and a chalkboard when you need them? For this video, we’re taking a look at all the theatrically released “Terminator” films, as well as the live-action TV series, in order to make sense of the "Terminator" timeline. We’ll be excluding any comics, video games, or theme park attractions because then we’d be here until the end of time. That being said, a spoiler alert is now in effect!

When people think about time travel, robot uprisings, and judgment day, the “Terminator” films immediately come to mind. Today we’ll be going back in time to take a look at the history of The Terminator franchise. While the series has showcased some of the most iconic set pieces and game-changing effects in cinematic history, it’s the meaningful themes, multi-layered characters, and fascinating lore that keep us coming back.

Come with us if you want to live. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Terminator Movie Moments.

These are the top 10 Terminators from the franchise of the same name, RANKED! For this list, we’ll be looking at the best Terminator characters from all films in the series that are machines. Rather than assessing overall models, individual units will be discussed, meaning the numerous T-800 models we’ve seen are all eligible. We’re also only focusing on movies, so Terminators from TV shows and ancillary media will not be taken into consideration. From Pops in "Terminator Genisys", to the Rev-9 in "Terminator: Dark Fate", to the original T-800 in "The Terminator", join WatchMojo as we rank The Terminators.

These are some very dark action movies. Not like Game of Thrones, hard-to-see dark, but dystopian future, drug raid shootout, mobster slaying dark. So... things might get a little heavy. We're looking at classic film favourites, like The Wild Bunch, The Running Man, and The Terminator, to modern masterpieces of macabre, like the John Wick franchise, The Raid franchise, and Kill Bill. Watch to see which of this grim flicks we think is the darkest.

Science fiction movies have painted a rather grim portrait of our future, with robots and machines gaining intelligence and attacking us! WatchMojo presents the Top 10 Robot Uprising Movies! But what will take the top spot on our list? Will it be 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Matrix, or The Terminator? Watch to find out!

One of the greatest action heroes of all time has a variety of movie roles under his belt, but what ranks as his best of all time! WatchMojo presents the Top 10 Arnold Schwarzenegger Films! Will it be Predator, Total Recall, or Terminator 2: Judgment Day? Watch to find out!

They're baaaack! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the surprise character resurrections that had our jaws on the ground.

You're wondering who I am! Machine or mannequin? Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at enduring cinematic examples of beings made up of both human and machine parts.

Get to the choppa! For this list, we’ll be looking at the action’s star’s most exciting on-screen clashes and rampages. Since some of these revolve around plot points, beware of spoilers ahead.

Ces acteurs ont dû être choqués quand ils ont vu le résultat final ! Dans cette liste, on vous présente dix occasions ou des costumes, ou leur absence, ont été particulièrement remarqués dans les films, et pas forcément pour les bonnes raisons.

These actors must have been shocked when they saw these scandalous moments on opening night. For this list, we’ll be looking at clothing mishaps and glaring inaccuracies during filming that made the final cut - not counting unnoticeable anachronisms or continuity problems.

These unique views "caught" our attention. For this list, we’ll be looking at individual scenes, moments, or even entire movies, that were filmed from a first person perspective.

En esta lista estaremos viendo a los mejores y más populares personajes en el mundo del cine.

Nobody saw these sci-fi films coming! For this list, we’ll be looking at science fiction films that achieved surprising success and/or were much better than anyone believed they would be.