Terminator 2: Judgement Day (35th Anniversary Restoration) at the Rio Theatre
Schedule
Thu May 28 2026 at 09:15 pm to 11:15 pm
UTC-07:00Location
1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V5N 1W1 | Vancouver, BC
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He’s back… And looking better than ever!Join us at the Rio Theatre for one of the most requested double header blockbusters that we get – James Cameron’s TERMINATOR 1 & 2 – on silver screen, (big and loud) where it belongs. 2026 marks the 35th Anniversary of one of the greatest science fiction action films of all time, TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY, and to mark the occasion Rialto Pictures has made available an all-new restoration of this iconic sequel starring starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton.
Reprising the role that cemented his film career as a larger-than-life action hero, Schwarzenegger is the titular cyborg killer, now reprogrammed and sent to present day (1995) Los Angeles to protect Sarah Connor (Hamilton) and her son (Edward Furlong) from a more advanced and deadlier android (Robert Patrick).
A milestone in computer generated special effects, “T2” set a new standard for science fiction and action movies in general. “Ahhnold’s” persona, a mightily body sculpted “alien” who can dispense wise-cracks as quickly as ammo clips, became a model for many ’80s muscle men as action stars. Brad Fiedel’s electronic score has been hailed as one of the genre’s greatest and was performed live with the film last month at London’s Eventim Apollo.
Set eleven years after the original THE TERMINATOR, young John Connor (the key to civilization’s victory over a future robot uprising) is the target of the shape-shifting T-1000, a Terminator sent from the future to K*ll him. Another Terminator, the revamped T-800, has been sent back to protect the boy. As John and his mother go on the run with the T-800, the boy forms an unexpected bond with the robot. With Robert Patrick.
“T2 features thrilling action sequences and eye-popping visual effects, but what takes this sci-fi/ action landmark to the next level is the depth of the human (and cyborg) characters.” (Rotten Tomatoes)
“A pop epiphany, marking that commercially creative point where the power of Hollywood meets the purity of myth.” (Globe and Mail)
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Friday, May 22
TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY
Movie 8:20 pm *As this film is screening as part of a double feature, the start time is subject to change.
Single Film Tickets: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/41652-terminator-2-judgement-day-35th-anniversary-restoration
See them both for one sweet price: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/41651-the-terminator
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Sunday, May 24
Doors 5:30 pm | Movie 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/41653-terminator-2-judgement-day-35th-anniversary-restoration
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Thursday, May 28
Doors 8:45 pm | Movie 9:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/41801-terminator-2-judgement-day-35th-anniversary-restoration
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Sunday, May 31
Doors 3:30 pm | Movie 4:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/41802-terminator-2-judgement-day-35th-anniversary-restoration
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TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY (James Cameron, 1991 / 137 mins / 18A) A decade has passed since Sarah Connor was targeted for termination by a cyborg from the future. Now her son, John, the future leader of the resistance, is the target for a newer, more deadly terminator. Once again, the resistance has managed to send a protector back to attempt to save John and his mother Sarah.
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*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film only. Please redeem at the door.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, no exchanges.
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