This page is about T3 timeline as shown in the film. For the one from the novel, see Rise of the Machines timeline (novel).
The Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines timeline follows Terminator 2: Judgment Day timeline and leads to the events in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. It is created by the destruction of the Cyberdyne Building.
Avant notes[]
It should be noted that at least two or three continuity errors, which could be taken as retcons, appear in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, including:
- In the opening narration, John Connor says that he was attacked by the T-1000 when he was 13 years old. This is an inconsistency. In Terminator 2: Judgment Day, John Connor was only 10 years old as shown on the police computer when the T-1000 accesses it.
- Sarah Connor's grave states she was born in 1959. In previous movies, her birth year had been given as 1965.
Alternate Original timeline[]
- Previous timeline: Terminator 2: Judgment Day timeline
After the event in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Skynet's creation and Judgment Day was postponed. Events in this timeline is featured in the video games Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, and Terminator 3: The Redemption.
- Unknown point
- Cyberdyne Systems went bankrupt and its patents were acquired by Cyber Research Systems, a division of the U.S. Army under Robert Brewster. CRS goes on to develop Skynet.
- Sarah Connor died of Leukemia. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
- John Connor ran into Kate Brewster.
- Skynet became self-aware and initiated Judgment Day. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
- Skynet sent a T-X back to 2004. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
- John Connor was assassinated by a T-850, who was later reprogrammed and sent back to 2004 by Kate Connor. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Rise of the Machines timeline[]
- Previous timeline: Terminator 2: Judgment Day timeline timeline
- 2004
- T-X arrived in 2004 and began its mission.
- T-850 arrived in 2004 and began its mission.
- T-X acquired John Connor and Kate Brewster, but they were rescued by the T-850.
- Skynet became self-aware.
- Robert Brewster was killed during the Uprising in Edwards.
- John and Kate were evacuated to Crystal Peak where they thought the Skynet's core was located.
- T-850 sacrificed itself to terminate the T-X.
- Skynet became self-aware and initiated Judgment Day.
Deviating timelines[]
- Fragmented timeline, an alternate future where Judgment Day was stopped by John Connor and Kate Brewster.
- Kyla’s World timeline, an alternate timeline that follows the events of the novelisation of T3 and the novel sequels Terminator Dreams and Terminator Hunt.
- The Redemption timeline
- T2 Saga timeline, featured in comic Terminator: Infinity and Terminator: Revolution
- Terminator Salvation timeline
Timelines & Theories | |
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The Terminator | Alpha timeline - Original Timeline - The Terminator - NOW Comics - Tempest - Dark Years - 2029 to 1984 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day |
Terminator 2: Judgment Day | Terminator 2: Judgment Day - Cybernetic Dawn - T2 Trilogy - The New John Connor Chronicles (Skynet's World / Jade's World / John's World) - The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Rise of the Machines - Dark Fate |
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines | Rise of the Machines - Kyla's World - T2 Saga - Terminator Salvation |
Stand-alone | The Terminator: Future Shock - Terminator Genisys - The Terminator RPG |
Judgment Day | 1995 - 1997 - 2003 - 2004 - 2011 - 2017 - 2021 |
Years & Chronology | 1984 - 1995 - 2004 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2015 - 2018 - 2020 - 2027 - 2029 - 2031 - 2032 - 2036 - 2042 |