When it comes to convoluted mythology, the Terminator franchise is hard to top. This is a series predicated on time travel and the conflict between fate and free will. Practically every new movie manages to rewrite the series’ timeline and change the future. That winding road map is only becoming more complicated with the impending arrival of Terminator: Dark Fate, the latest movie to reboot some sequels and continue others.
If you need help making sense of the numerous timelines in the Terminator saga, we’re here to help. Here’s a breakdown of every movie in the series and the five major timelines introduced so far. Note that we’re not including the various Terminator comics and novels, as they just further complicate matters (but we are including the excellent The Sarah Connor Chronicles TV show).
Source: IGN.com Terminator's Many Timelines Explained: Where Does Dark Fate Fit In?