The Terminator (franchise)

The Terminator franchise is a series of science fiction stories, movies, and other media centered around a future where autonomous machines, called Skynet, become self-aware and attempt to exterminate humanity. The narrative often features time travel, with skilled cyborg assassins (Terminators) sent back in time to alter history, and human resistance fighters trying to prevent the machines from winning. Themes include artificial intelligence, autonomy, and survival. The franchise highlights complex interactions between humans and technology, blending action, suspense, and philosophical questions about the future of AI and human resilience.