Even though this franchise has struggled to stay afloat since Terminator 3, it’s still one of the more beloved sci-fi franchises, thanks to some incredible films to start with. But did you know there are also books and comics? This is the Terminator timeline.
What’s on the Terminator Timeline?
The Terminator timeline is tricky to arrange, since it involves time travel, the result of which leads to alternate timelines. Terminator has also spawned a lot of comics and other tie-in media, most of which is not considered canonical, especially the comics that often crossed over with the likes of Robocop or other franchises.
However, we have included some of these on the timeline. We also include the Sarah Connor Chronicles that aired on television, even though these have only a loose connection to the films. All in all, we think this is the best order to experience a more complete story of the Terminator franchise.
Where to Start?
By far the best place to start is with the first two films, Terminator, and Terminator 2: Judgement Day. These films are the reason the franchise has lasted this long, even though most would agree that none of the sequels have ever been that good.
If you like this timeline, be sure to share with your friends, and check out some of our other timelines, such as the Dune reading order.
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Name
Media
Author/Director
Date
Series
Notes
1
The Terminator 2029 to 1984
Graphic Novel
Zack Whedon
2010-03-01
Terminator
2
The Terminator
Film
James Cameron
1984-10-26
Terminator
3
Tempest and One Shot
Graphic Novel
John Arcudi, James A. Robinson
1990-08-01
Terminator
4
The Terminator: The Enemy Within
Graphic Novel
Ian Edginton
1991-11-01
Terminator
5
The Terminator: Hunters and Killers
Graphic Novel
Toren Smith
1992-03-01
Terminator
6
The Terminator: Endgame
Graphic Novel
James Robinson
1992-09-01
Terminator
7
The Terminator: Death Valley
Graphic Novel
Alan Grant
1998-08-01
Terminator
8
The Terminator: Enemy of My Enemy
Graphic Novel
Dan Jolley
2014-02-01
Terminator
9
The Terminator: Sector War
Graphic Novel
Brian Wood
2018-08-01
Terminator
10
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Film
James Cameron
1991-07-01
Terminator
11
Terminator 2: Cybernetic Dawn
Graphic Novel
Dan Abnett
1995-11-01
Terminator
12
Terminator 2: Nuclear Twilight
Graphic Novel
Mark Paniccia
1995-11-01
Terminator
13
T2: Infiltrator
Novel
S. M. Stirling
Terminator
14
T2: Rising Storm
Novel
S. M. Stirling
Terminator
15
T2: The Future War
Novel
S. M. Stirling
Terminator
16
Terminator: Secondary Objectives
Graphic Novel
James Robinson
1991-07-01
Terminator
17
The Terminator: The Dark Years
Graphic Novel
Steven Grant
1999-08-01
Terminator
18
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 1.01: Pilot
TV Episode
David Nutter
2008-01-13
Terminator
19
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 1.02: Gnothi Seauton
TV Episode
David Nutter
2008-01-14
Terminator
20
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 1.03: The Turk
TV Episode
Paul Edwards
2008-01-21
Terminator
21
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 1.04: Heavy Metal
TV Episode
Sergio Mimica Gezzan
2008-02-04
Terminator
22
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 1.05: Queen's Gambit
TV Episode
Matt Earl Beesley
2008-02-11
Terminator
23
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 1.06: Dungeons & Dragons
TV Episode
Jeffrey Hunt
2008-02-18
Terminator
24
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 1.07: The Demon Hand
TV Episode
Charles Beeson
2008-02-25
Terminator
25
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 1.08: Vick's Chip
TV Episode
J. Miller Tobin
2008-03-03
Terminator
26
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 1.09: What He Beheld
TV Episode
Mike Rohl
2008-03-03
Terminator
27
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.01: Samson and Delilah
TV Episode
David Nutter
2008-09-08
Terminator
28
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.02: Automatic for the People
TV Episode
Jeffrey Hunt
2008-09-15
Terminator
29
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.03: The Mousetrap
TV Episode
Bill Eagles
2008-09-22
Terminator
30
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.04: Allison from Palmdale
TV Episode
Charles Beeson
2008-09-29
Terminator
31
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.05: Goodbye to All That
TV Episode
Bryan Spicer
2008-10-06
Terminator
32
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.06: The Tower Is Tall but the Fall Is Short
TV Episode
Tawnia McKiernan
2008-10-20
Terminator
33
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.07: Brothers of Nablus
TV Episode
Milan Cheylov
2008-11-03
Terminator
34
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.08: Mr. Ferguson Is Ill Today
TV Episode
Michael Nankin
2008-11-10
Terminator
35
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.09: Complications
TV Episode
Steven DePaul
2008-11-17
Terminator
36
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.10: Strange Things Happen at the One Two Point
TV Episode
Scott Peters
2008-11-24
Terminator
37
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.11: Self Made Man
TV Episode
Holly Dale
2008-12-01
Terminator
38
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.12: Alpine Fields
TV Episode
Charles Beeson, Bryan Spicer
2008-12-08
Terminator
39
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.13: Earthlings Welcome Here
TV Episode
Félix Enríquez Alcalá
2008-12-15
Terminator
40
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.14: The Good Wound
TV Episode
Jeff Woolnough
2009-02-13
Terminator
41
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.15: Desert Cantos
TV Episode
J. Miller Tobin
2009-02-20
Terminator
42
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.16: Some Must Watch, While Some Must Sleep
TV Episode
Scott Lautanen
2009-02-27
Terminator
43
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.17: Ourselves Alone
TV Episode
Jeff Woolnough
2009-03-06
Terminator
44
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.18: Today Is the Day, Part 1
TV Episode
Guy Norman Bee
2009-03-13
Terminator
45
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.19: Today Is the Day, Part 2
TV Episode
Guy Norman Bee
2009-03-20
Terminator
46
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.20: To the Lighthouse
TV Episode
Guy Ferland
2009-03-27
Terminator
47
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.21: Adam Raised a Cain
TV Episode
Charles Beeson
2009-04-03
Terminator
48
The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.22: Born to Run
TV Episode
Jeffrey Hunt
2009-04-10
Terminator
49
Terminator: Infinity
Graphic Novel
Simon Furman
2007-07-01
Terminator
50
Terminator: Revolution
Graphic Novel
Simon Furman
2009-01-01
Terminator
51
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Film
Jonathan Mostow
2003-07-02
Terminator
52
Terminator Dreams
Novel
Aaron Allston
2003-12-19
Terminator
53
Terminator Hunt
Novel
Aaron Allston
2004-11-25
Terminator
54
Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series
Web
Tor Helmstein, Ian Kirby
2009-05-18
Terminator
55
Terminator Salvation: Cold War
Novel
Greg Cox
2009-10-20
Terminator
56
Terminator Salvation: From the Ashes
Novel
Timothy Zahn
2009-03-17
Terminator
57
Terminator Salvation: Movie Prequel
Graphic Novel
Dara Naraghi
2009-02-01
Terminator
58
Terminator Salvation
Film
McG
2009-05-21
Terminator
59
Terminator Salvation: Trial by Fire
Novel
Timothy Zahn
2010-08-17
Terminator
60
Terminator Salvation: The Final Battle
Graphic Novel
J. Michael Straczynski
2013-12-01
Terminator
61
Terminator: Resistance
Game
2019-11-15
Terminator
62
Terminator Genisys: The YouTube Chronicles
Web
Charles Paek
2015-06-22
Terminator
63
Terminator Genisys
Film
Alan Taylor
2015-07-01
Terminator
64
Terminator: Dark Fate
Film
Tim Miller
2019-11-01
Terminator
This film takes place in continuity with Terminator 1 and 2, and ignores all other films and content.