DR
Dani Ramos
A young Mexican woman whose future importance makes her the new target.
ClearStory FILM GUIDE
Terminator: Dark Fate2019
Skynet is gone. The future still sends machines.
What you need to know
This story continues directly after Terminator 2 and ignores films 3–5. In 2020 Mexico City, factory worker Dani Ramos is targeted by a new machine, while an enhanced soldier named Grace arrives to protect her.
2 hours 8 minutesDirect sequel to Terminator 2Alternative continuity to films 3–5
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
5 peopleThe only names you need
G
Grace
An augmented human soldier sent from the future to protect Dani.
SC
Sarah Connor
Veteran machine hunter who receives anonymous coordinates.
R9
Rev-9
A Legion assassin able to separate into solid and liquid bodies.
C
Carl
A T-800 left behind after completing an old Skynet mission.
DURING THE FILM
Recap as you go
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
This section contains major spoilers, including the ending.
Content note: Sustained action violence, deaths, child death, injury detail, strong language and frightening pursuit.
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