Terminator 2 Judgment Day
You've seen the movie. But how was it put together? Using several internet sources, here is an ever-growing timeline showing the dates and scenes of Principal Photography for Terminator 2 Judgment Day.
1990-01-03 10:00:00
Deal Struck
Carolco buys the rights to the Terminator franchise for $10 million dollars, split 50/50 between troubled Hemdale and Pacific Western.
1990-05-10 17:00:00
First Draft Script Completed
On a Carolco-owned jet bound for Cannes, James Cameron hands Schwarzenegger and Mario Kassar the first draft for T2.
1990-07-18 17:00:00
First Shooting Script Delivered
1990-09-09 17:00:00
65+ Page Script Revision
1990-09-13 17:00:00
5 Script Revision Pages issued
1990-10-01 17:31:07
Script Revision issued
1990-10-08 09:01:36
REHEARSAL
Rehearsal with Eddie Furlong, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton which, if good, would be shot.
1990-10-09 09:01:36
Day 1. Principal Photography Begins
The first day of shooting on Terminator 2.
1990-10-24 10:00:00
Los Angeles Canal Chase
At the corner of Hayvenhurst & Plummer, a truck crashes through a plaster wall and crashed down into the Flood Canal system of Los Angeles.
1990-10-29 18:15:20
Canal Truck Explosion
The Freightliner tow truck crashes into a central pillar, causing a fuel leak. The battery lead sparks an explosion.
1990-11-05 22:00:00
Cyberdyne External
Arnie annihilates what appears to be every LAPD police car in existence. Later on this location the building is blown up.
1990-11-08 19:25:28
Cyberdyne T-1000 crash
The T-1000 pours through the helicopter window and into the passenger seat. "Get out".
1990-11-15 21:00:00
Terminal Island Freeway
TWO WEEK SHOOT. The SWAT van is pursued by the T-1000 in a helicopter.
1990-11-27 20:12:48
Day 34. Asta La Vista, Baby
Arnie utters those famous words before shattering the T-1000 into pieces.
1990-12-05 21:00:00
Steel Mill Crash
At the steel mill, the vehicle being driven by John also containing Sarah crashes as the Terminator rides the Cryoco nitrogen tanker behind them.
1990-12-06 21:00:00
Steel Mill Tanker Shoot
The "Cryoco" tanker carrying liquid nitrogen crashes at the steel mill and cracks open.
1990-12-07 22:00:00
Day 42. Steel Mill INTERIOR
The T-1000 staggers through the spilled liquid nitrogen.
1990-12-10 21:00:00
Steel Mill INTERIORS
The FX plate of the glitching T-1000 and the T-1000 morphing through itself are shot on this day. Shooting takes place in the isles and near the furnaces.
1990-12-11 21:00:00
Steel Mill close-ups
Shots of John and Sarah making their way through the maze of walkways at the Steel Mill.
1990-12-22 09:01:36
Cameron calls Schwarzenegger
A call from Cameron to Schwarzenegger suggested Arnold should cancel all holiday plans (including a Saudi Arabia visit with the President).
1991-01-03 17:00:00
Minor Script Revisions
1991-01-07 18:18:43
Day 64. I Swear I Will Not Kill Anyone
Terminator and John approach Pescadero State Hospital, shoots the guard in the legs, smashes the window and opens the gate.
1991-01-16 13:00:00
Pescadero State Hospital INTERIORS
Kyle Reese appears in Sarah's dream at the hospital.
1991-02-19 20:13:09
Final Script Revisions
1991-03-06 21:00:00
CyberDyne INTERNALS
Terminator, Sarah, John and Dyson smash up the Cyberdyne offices. Shot on a stage.
1991-03-28 21:00:00
Principal Photography Ends
The last Principal Shooting day for Terminator 2.
1991-06-28 20:00:00
crew screening
The date for the Crew Screening was changed from Thursday to Friday as the film was still being edited.
1991-07-01 21:00:00
Terminator 2 Premiere
Terminator 2 had its worldwide premiere at the Cineplex Odeon Century Plaza Cinemas in Century City, Los Angeles, on July 1, 1991.
1991-07-03 21:00:00
Domestic Release
The film was progressively distributed to cinemas in Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Spain, and at least ten other countries by the year's end.