Which AC/DC song was used as the theme for the 1991 film 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'?
Answer
You Could Be Mine
Answer
You Could Be Mine
The AC/DC song used as *Terminator 2: Judgment Day*’s 1991 tie-in theme was “You Could Be Mine.”
The song was released as a single in June 1991 and appeared on Guns N’ Roses’ album *Use Your Illusion II*. Although it was not the film’s orchestral score, it served as the movie’s prominent rock theme and promotional song. Arnold Schwarzenegger helped arrange the connection between the film and Guns N’ Roses, whose popularity made the track a natural match for the movie’s aggressive futuristic action.
The accompanying music video featured Schwarzenegger as the T-800 pursuing the band and incorporated footage and imagery from the film. The actual *Terminator 2* score was composed by Brad Fiedel, who also scored the original *The Terminator*. This distinction causes a frequent mix-up: “You Could Be Mine” is the famous soundtrack tie-in, while Fiedel’s electronic and orchestral music provides the film’s dramatic underscore.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026