Edward Furlong, the actor who shot to fame as a teenager playing John Connor in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, is making a surprise comeback at age 48. He is set to appear at the Melbourne Metro Comic Con on July 17 and 18, 2026, for a reunion with his on-screen mother, Linda Hamilton, as the film celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Convention Appearance and Fan Reaction
The convention organizers announced the news on social media, stating, 'Metro Citizens, there is no fate but what we make! We are absolutely stoked to announce that 90s icon EDWARD FURLONG is heading to Metro Comic Con! Back in 1991, he taught a cybernetic assassin how to high-five and then saved humanity as John Connor in the sci-fi masterpiece Terminator 2: Judgment Day.' They added that Furlong will join Hamilton for a 'bucket-list T2 reunion' featuring a combined panel, photo opportunities, and meet-and-greet sessions.
Fans reacted enthusiastically, with one commenting, 'Linda and Edward duo photo! Epic!' and another saying, 'Killing it with these guests.'
Furlong's Troubled Past and Sobriety
Furlong was just 13 when he won the iconic role opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger. He went on to star in films like Pet Sematary Two, Detroit Rock City, and American History X, but struggled with drug addiction for years. He first entered rehab in 2000 and later faced legal issues, including a 2009 divorce from actress Rachael Bella, during which their son tested positive for cocaine. He was arrested for domestic battery in 2013 and sentenced to 180 days in prison, and in 2016 he received a suspended sentence for drug charges, requiring him to complete a six-month rehab program.
After a year in a California rehab center, Furlong revealed in 2022 that he had been sober for four years and had his teeth repaired. In 2024, he said, 'It feels great to be back on set and sober too. I didn’t feel hungover when I went to work. There’s other sober people at work which is weird because if you’re not sober, you’re not hanging out with the other sober people. It was cool.'
Recent Work and Film Re-release
Furlong's most recent film credit is the 2024 movie Unspeakable: Beyond The Wall Of Sleep. Meanwhile, Terminator 2: Judgment Day is being re-released in theaters to mark its 35th anniversary, hitting US screens on August 28 and UK cinemas on September 4, 2026.
