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Arnold Schwarzenegger Returns: New Roles as Action Icon at 78

3/21/2026

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, at age 78, is set to reprise his iconic roles in Conan the Barbarian, Predator, and Commando.
He is training intensely at Gold's Gym to prepare for these demanding roles.
The new Conan film, King Conan, will explore an older version of the character facing new challenges.
Schwarzenegger will portray the characters closer to his current age.
He has ruled out returning to the Terminator franchise.

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Story summary

Arnold Schwarzenegger, at age 78, is set to reprise his iconic roles in Conan the Barbarian, Predator, and Commando.
He is training intensely at Gold's Gym to prepare for these demanding roles.
The new Conan film, King Conan, will explore an older version of the character facing new challenges.
Schwarzenegger will portray the characters closer to his current age.
He has ruled out returning to the Terminator franchise.