Adam Savage Breaks Down the T-800 Costumes From THE TERMINATOR and TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY

Iconic movie costumes often do a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to defining a character, and Adam Savage recently took a close look at two hero outfits worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger as the T-800 in The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

The legendary jackets helped establish the unmistakable silhouette of the cybernetic assassin, but Savage points out that the two costumes are actually quite different when you really examine them.

The version from The Terminator leans harder into the gritty biker vibe that sells the character as a relentless machine on a mission, while the jacket used in Terminator 2: Judgment Day refines the look into the sleek style most fans instantly picture when they think of the T-800.

Seeing these costumes side by side also highlights how wardrobe can influence performance, shaping the way Schwarzenegger carried himself on screen.

It’s a cool reminder that even subtle costume changes can evolve a character’s presence across films. So when you think of the T-800, which look do you most closely associate with The Terminator franchise?