OneLiner — September 5, 2026
Three movie quotes from this date. Featuring Onward (2020), Sixteen Candles (1984), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).
Long ago, the world was full of wonder.
Answer: Onward ()
The opening narration of Pixar's 2020 suburban-fantasy road trip. Dan Scanlon directed. Chris Pratt and Tom Holland voice the elf brothers. Released just before pandemic theater closures.
Sixteen candles make a lovely light, but not as bright as your eyes tonight.
Answer: Sixteen Candles ()
The Molly Ringwald–Michael Schoeffling closing scene. John Hughes's 1984 directorial debut. Anthony Michael Hall as Farmer Ted broke through in a role Hughes wrote specifically for him.
There is no fate but what we make for ourselves.
Answer: Terminator 2: Judgment Day ()
Sarah Connor's carved warning that reframes the entire franchise. James Cameron's 1991 sequel won four Oscars, largely for the liquid-metal T-1000 effects work. Linda Hamilton's physical transformation was talked about for years.