Terminator Salvation Directors Cut (2009) [1080p] May 2026

The 1080p transfer is frequently used as demo material for high-definition displays.

Extended dialogue in Resistance headquarters and a longer radio address by John Connor. 1080p Blu-ray Technical Performance

“The sound design specifically on the machines is seriously well done, they are incredibly creepy sounding, love it.” Polk Audio Forum · 16 years ago Terminator Salvation (Director's Cut) Blu-ray Review Terminator Salvation DIRECTORS CUT (2009) [1080p]

: Despite early rumors of 30–40 minutes of extra footage, the final cut is only 3 minutes longer than the theatrical version. Key additions include:

Reviewers often praise the film's visual aesthetic—a "Mad Max-style" daytime wasteland—but criticize the narrative for lacking the "heart" found in James Cameron's original entries. The 1080p transfer is frequently used as demo

Slightly more graphic violence (e.g., a screwdriver stabbing). A brief topless scene featuring Moon Bloodgood.

: Critics from High Def Digest and DVD Talk highlight the "practically flawless" transfer, noting exceptional detail in facial close-ups and the mechanical textures of the Terminators. The color palette is intentionally washed out and bleak (grays and browns), which is rendered with strong depth and dimensionality. Key additions include: Reviewers often praise the film's

“The image is clear, colours are good, detail levels are excellent... It looks and sounds the part. In the end it's let down by one thing... a completely dumb script.” myReviewer.com