Terminator: Genisys is an American science fiction film directed by Alan Taylor. It is the fifth instalment of the Terminator franchise, and the first film in a new trilogy. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who starred as the titular Terminator in the first three films, will reprise his role as the T-800 for Genisys. He will also be joined by a new cast including Emilia Clarke, Jason Clarke, Jai Courtney, Matt Smith, Lee Byung-hun, Dayo Okeniyi, Courtney B. Vance and J. K. Simmons. On the verge of winning the war against Skynet, John Connor sends his trusted Lieutenant Kyle Reese back in time to save his mother’s life and ensure his own existence. After being orphaned at age 9 by a Terminator, Sarah Connor has since been brought up by another Terminator, played by Schwarzenegger, programmed to protect her. This Terminator has then trained her to face her destiny, which she adamantly tries to reject.