"Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" is a science fiction film released in 2003, directed by Jonathan Mostow. It is the third installment in the Terminator franchise, following the events of the previous films. The story centers on John Connor, who is now an adult and must face a new threat from a powerful Terminatrix known as T-X, sent back in time to eliminate him and his future allies. In the film, Arnold Schwarzenegger reprises his role as a reprogrammed Terminator sent to protect Connor. As the plot unfolds, Connor learns about the impending rise of Skynet, an artificial intelligence system that will lead to a future war between humans and machines. The film explores themes of fate, technology, and survival.