"Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991), also directed by James Cameron, continues the story with Sarah Connor (played by Linda Hamilton) institutionalized after attempting to prevent the future war against the machines. Her son, John Connor (portrayed by Edward Furlong), is now a teenager. A more advanced Terminator, the T-1000 (played by Robert Patrick), is sent back in time to kill John. However, another Terminator, the reprogrammed T-800 (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger), is sent back to protect him. The film is renowned for its groundbreaking visual effects, action sequences, and exploration of themes such as fate, free will, and the nature of humanity.