Arnold Schwarzenegger Set to Star in Upcoming Predator, Commando, and Conan Films

Arnold Schwarzenegger is gearing up for a nostalgic return to three of his most renowned film franchises from the 1980s: Predator, Commando, and Conan the Barbarian. These movies are not just classic action films; they are integral to Schwarzenegger’s celebrated career.

Renowned as one of the biggest action stars of his time, Schwarzenegger has captivated audiences with iconic films spanning from the 1980s to present day. His extensive filmography includes blockbusters like The Terminator, True Lies, Jingle All The Way, Kindergarten Cop, The Running Man, and Total Recall. This impressive selection underscores his enduring legacy in the film industry.

While many fans primarily associate him with the Terminator franchise—where he has reprised his role in six installments, including the latest entries, Terminator: Genisys (2015) and Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)—Schwarzenegger has now set his sights on revitalizing other iconic characters from his past.

Discussions Underway for New Projects

Arnold Schwarzenegger holding a large machine gun as Dutch Schaefer in Predator. — 20th Century Fox

During the recent Arnold Sports Festival in Ohio, Schwarzenegger hinted at exciting developments, revealing that he is in talks with 20th Century Studios regarding a new Predator film directed by Dan Trachtenberg. Additionally, he mentioned ongoing work on scripts for both Commando 2 and a new King Conan movie.

“They did an additional Predator, and the director has been doing a great job, ” Schwarzenegger noted.“Now, he wants me to be in the next Predator. We’ve talked about it, ” as reported by TheArnoldFans. He went on to mention that Fox Studios has recently reignited its interest in working with him, stating, “They’ve come to me and said, ‘We want you to do Predator, we just got a script for you to do Commando 2.’”

In addition to the anticipated Predator project, Schwarzenegger announced that Christopher McQuarrie, known for his work on the Mission: Impossible series, is set to write and direct the upcoming King Conan film. He assured fans that this role would be suitable for his age while affirming, “I’ll still go in there and kick some ass.”

An image of an older man with long graying hair wearing brown and gold armor while sitting on a throne. — 20th Century Studios

Providing insight into what audiences can expect from King Conan, he referenced the original works of writer Robert E. Howard, stating, “It’s a great old story that Conan was 40 years as King and now he gets forced out of the kingdom. There’s conflict, of course, but somehow he comes back and there’s all kinds of madness, violence, magic, and creatures.” He expressed enthusiasm about major advancements in special effects, mentioning, “The studio has plenty of money to make those movies really big, so I’m looking forward to all of those projects.”

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