Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

Following the events of Terminator 2, John Connor decides to live off the grid in Los Angeles. He hopes that by staying hidden, he can evade the threats posed by Skynet and its machines.

In a desperate attempt to eliminate John Connor, Skynet sends the T-X Terminator back to July 24, 2004. Unlike previous models, the T-X is a formidable foe equipped with a deadly Endoskeleton and advanced weaponry.

To counter the T-X, the Resistance reprograms a T-850 model Terminator to protect John's future allies. This time-traveling Terminator is tasked with safeguarding Kate Brewster, who becomes an essential part of John's destiny.

While stealing medical supplies from a clinic, John Connor unexpectedly meets Kate Brewster. Their encounter leads to John being captured in a makeshift dog cage, where he is recognized by Kate from their school days.

The T-850 arrives just in time to save John and Kate from a lethal attack by the T-X. The T-X showcases its terrifying abilities, including remotely controlling machinery and firing lethal energy blasts.

As John and Kate attempt to escape, they find themselves in a high-octane car chase through the streets of Los Angeles. With the T-X hot on their trail, the trio creates chaos in their bid for survival.

During a moment of respite, John, Kate, and the T-850 visit the grave of John’s mother, Sarah Connor. The Terminator reveals shocking information about John's and Kate’s future relationship, which complicates their present situation.

Inside the grave, they uncover a hidden cache of weapons left by Sarah Connor's allies. These weapons are crucial as they prepare for the impending confrontation with the T-X and Skynet.

As they gather the weapons, John, Kate, and the T-850 come under attack from the T-X and law enforcement. A tense escape ensues, leading them to commandeer a hearse as their means of getaway.

The T-850 informs John that they have only delayed Judgment Day, not stopped it entirely. With time running out, they must find a way to prevent the catastrophic events that are set to unfold.

As the countdown to Judgment Day looms closer, John resolves to confront Skynet before it can activate. He learns that control of the Skynet project has passed to Kate's father, Lieutenant General Robert Brewster.

As John approaches General Brewster for answers, a rapidly evolving virus begins to take over military operations. This complicates their mission as they struggle to regain control.

In a shocking turn of events, as John and Kate arrive at the location of Skynet's core, the military unwittingly activates it. Skynet gains sentience and begins its assault on humanity.

As battles escalate between humanity and machines, John, Kate, and the T-850 navigate the chaos caused by the T-X’s relentless pursuit. They must survive while searching for a way to stop the machines.

Reaching Crystal Peak, the trio discovers it's a fallout shelter, not Skynet's core. As the countdown to Judgment Day begins, John must prepare for a potential nuclear catastrophe that looms over their heads.