Is ‘The Terminator’ on Netflix? Where to Stream the First Film Before ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’

Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn’t kidding about that whole “I’ll be back” thing, because there is about to be another Terminator film in theaters. That’s right, Terminator: Dake Fate opens this Friday. It’s the sixth film in the Terminator franchise, but what makes Dake Fate extra special is it’s the first film since 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day to involve the franchise’s original director, James Cameron. Cameron won’t be directing Dark Fate—that job belongs to Deadpool‘s Tim Miller—but he is producing, and co-wrote the story.

Dark Fate opens in 1998. Three years after defeating the evil artificial intelligence Skynet, Sarah Connor (played by actor Linda Hamilton) is relaxing on a beach with her son John. Unfortunately, an aging Terminator from the future (Arnold Schwarzenegger) appears and kills John. Thirty years later, a more advanced Terminator named Grace (Mackenzie Davis) is on her own time travel mission and teams up with a much older Sarah Connor. Awesome robot battles and action scenes ensue.

If you missed some of Terminator films over the years, don’t worry. According to Cameron, Dark Fate is a direct sequel to Judgment Day, while films three through five should be considered an alternate timeline. That said, if it’s been a while since you’ve seen the first Terminator film from 1984, now would be a good time to refresh your memory. But how? Is The Terminator on Netflix? Is The Terminator on Hulu? We’ve got answers for you below.

IS THE TERMINATOR ON NETFLIX?

No. Unfortunately, none of the Terminator movies are currently streaming on Netflix but keep reading, because you have other options.

IS THE TERMINATOR ON HULU?

Yes! The first Terminator movie is available to stream, free for regular Hulu subscribers. Huzzah!

IS THE TERMINATOR ON AMAZON PRIME?

Yes, but you’ll have to hurry: The Terminator is streaming free for all Amazon Prime subscribers on Prime Video until October 31, 2019. After that, it’s hasta la vista, baby.

WHERE ELSE CAN I WATCH THE TERMINATOR ONLINE?

Good news: Even if you don’t have a subscription to Hulu or Amazon Prime, you can stream The Terminator for free, with ads, on Tubi TV or on YouTube. You can also rent or buy the film on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, or wherever you purchase digital content.

WHERE CAN I STREAM TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY?

You can rent or buy Terminator 2: Judgment Day on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, or wherever you purchase digital content.

WHERE CAN I STREAM TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES?

Right now, you can rent or buy Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, or wherever you purchase digital content. As of November 1, Terminator 3 will also be streaming Hulu.

WHERE CAN I STREAM TERMINATOR SALVATION?

Right now, you can rent or buy Terminator Salvation on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, or wherever you purchase digital content. As of November 1, Terminator Salvation will also be streaming Hulu.

WHERE CAN I STREAM TERMINATOR GENISYS?

You can rent or buy Terminator Genisys on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, or wherever you purchase digital content. You can also watch Terminator Genisys on FX Now with a cable login.

Where to stream The Terminator