Terminator 2 Skynet Edition Blu-ray (Judgment Day)

The Terminator 2 Skynet Edition Blu-ray is the collector's favorite way to own James Cameron's sci-fi landmark: three versions of Terminator 2: Judgment Day on a single Lionsgate Blu-ray, with lossless 6.1 surround sound and one of the deepest bonus packages of any release of the film.

This listing is a pre-owned copy of the May 2009 Lionsgate release, in Good condition. It is a Region A disc, so it plays in standard US Blu-ray players and consoles.

Three Cuts on the Terminator 2 Skynet Edition Blu-ray

Most releases of T2 give you one version of the film. The Terminator 2 Skynet Edition gives you three, so you can choose how you want to see it:

• Theatrical Cut (1991): about 137 minutes, the version audiences saw in cinemas
• Special Edition: about 153 minutes, James Cameron's longer cut with restored scenes that deepen Sarah and John Connor's story and the T-800's learning
• Extended Special Edition: about 156 minutes, a hidden version with an alternate "future" ending, unlocked by entering the code 82997 (the date of Judgment Day, 8/29/97) from the disc menu

The theatrical cut and Special Edition are played through seamless branching, so the disc switches between versions without a pause.

Terminator 2 Judgment Day Blu-ray Specs

• Picture: 1080p high definition, 2.35:1 widescreen
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 6.1, Dolby Digital EX 5.1, Dolby Headphone 2.0, French Dolby Digital 2.0, and an English audio description track
• Subtitles: English, English SDH, French and Spanish
• Discs: 1 Blu-ray
• Rating: R
• Condition: pre-owned, Good

Why T2 Still Matters

Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as a reprogrammed T-800, now sent back to protect a young John Connor (Edward Furlong) from the liquid-metal T-1000 (Robert Patrick). Linda Hamilton's transformation into a hardened Sarah Connor remains one of the great action performances.

The film's computer-generated liquid-metal effects were groundbreaking in 1991 and earned Academy Awards for visual effects, makeup, sound and sound effects editing. More than three decades later, the steel mill finale and the truck chase through the Los Angeles flood channel still hold up, and on this Blu-ray they look and sound sharper than any DVD release.

Skynet Edition Blu-ray Bonus Features

• Two audio commentaries: James Cameron with co-writer William Wisher, and a 26-person cast and crew track
• Deleted scenes including "T-1000's Search" and the "Future Coda" ending
• Interactive picture-in-picture, trivia and production overlays, script and storyboard modes on the Special Edition
• BD-Live features, D-Box motion code, the THX Optimizer and trailers

Is the Terminator 2 Skynet Edition the Best Blu-ray of T2?

For many collectors, yes. Later 4K releases offer a newer restoration but include only the theatrical cut. The Skynet Edition Blu-ray is the one to own if you want all three versions of the film, the full set of commentaries and the lossless 6.1 soundtrack on one disc. Because this copy is pre-owned, you get all of that at a lower price than a sealed copy, and our 30-day return policy covers you if anything is not right.

More From the Terminator Franchise

Continue the timeline with Terminator Salvation (Director's Cut) on Blu-ray, or browse more classics in our sci-fi on DVD and Blu-ray and movies sections. If you are deciding between formats, our guide to DVD vs Blu-ray explains what you gain in picture and sound.

For the film's full production history and awards, see the Terminator 2: Judgment Day article on Wikipedia.
Terminator 2 Skynet Edition Blu-ray: Questions Buyers Ask

What is the difference between the Skynet Edition and the regular Terminator 2 Blu-ray?
The Skynet Edition includes three versions of the film (theatrical, Special Edition and the hidden Extended Special Edition), two commentaries and lossless 6.1 audio. Many other Blu-ray and 4K releases include only the theatrical cut.

Does the Skynet Edition include the theatrical cut?
Yes. You can choose the theatrical cut or the Special Edition from the menu.

How do I watch the hidden ending?
Enter the code 82997 from the disc menu to unlock the Extended Special Edition with the alternate "future" ending.

Will this Blu-ray play in my US player?
Yes. It is a Region A Blu-ray, the region code used in the United States and Canada.

Is this copy new or used?
This listing is a pre-owned copy in Good condition, as shown in the specifications on this page.

Order the Terminator 2 Skynet Edition Blu-ray

This copy is in stock and is dispatched within two business days. Standard shipping is $4.99, and orders over $50 ship free, so pairing T2 with Terminator Salvation gets you closer to free delivery. Pre-owned copies are one of a kind, so add it to your cart now and own the definitive Blu-ray of a sci-fi classic.