Arnold Schwarzenegger received a lot of attention for this film.Image: www.imago-images.de
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Arnold Schwarzenegger became world famous with the “Terminator” series. Two years before the first part, however, it was seen in another production with which he already gained international attention. Now “Conan the Barbarian” returns with him.
May 19, 2026, 3:36 p.mMay 19, 2026, 3:37 p.m
Imke Gerriets / watson.de
Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most successful action stars today. His role in the “Terminator” films alone achieved cult status. Two years earlier, another production, “Conan the Barbarian,” appeared in 1982, which also gave him international fame.
Here Schwarzenegger played the eponymous character. He was also seen in the role again in the sequel “Conan the Destroyer,” which was released in 1984. The action-fantasy story shows a warrior who sees his village and his parents killed.
Conan (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is sold as a slave and takes part in fierce gladiator fights. Later he takes revenge. Now, after 42 years, the Hollywood star confirms that he is returning to his iconic role for a sequel.
Arnold Schwarzenegger does it again as Conan
The industry portal «Collider» now reports that after over 40 years, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s comeback as Conan is finally in sight. There has been speculation for a long time that the now 78-year-old will return to his cult role.
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Schwarzenegger himself has now confirmed that filming on “King Conan”, the long-awaited sequel to “Conan the Barbarian” and “Conan the Destroyer”, is expected to begin in 2027.
The project was developed for years, “and discussed again and again,” it is emphasized. Schwarzenegger also revealed that Christopher McQuarrie (“Mission: Impossible”) will direct.
After “Conan the Barbarian” and “Conan the Destroyer” comes “King Conan”
In addition, he is quoted as saying to the portal “TheArnoldFans”:
“The film wouldn’t have worked after my first ‘Conan’ film, because the basic idea of King Conan is that he has been king for 40 years, has gotten older and is no longer in the form of his heyday.”
And further: “He is fed up with his position and wants to start something new. Watch Clint Eastwood’s film ‘Remorseless’. It will be similar, but with extraordinary battles.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger thus makes it clear why there could not be an immediate sequel after the original films. Now fans will see him again after decades in the character, who ultimately had to go through an important development for the new film.
Filming is scheduled to begin in 2027. Schwarzenegger enthuses: “Next year we’ll be filming ‘King Conan’. So that’s a reality now and I’m really looking forward to it.”