Arnold Schwarzenegger Announces ‘King Conan’ and Potential Returns to ‘Predator’ and ‘Commando’ Franchises

Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to reprise his role as Conan the Barbarian in a new film, King Conan, alongside director Christopher McQuarrie, known for his perform on the Mission: Impossible franchise. The announcement came during the Arnold Sports Festival over the weekend, according to Daily Mail.

‘King Conan’: A Return to the Hyborian Age

Based on the pulp fantasy character created by Robert E. Howard, King Conan will see Schwarzenegger’s character decades after the events of Conan the Barbarian (1982) and Conan the Destroyer (1984). Schwarzenegger described the plot as a story where Conan, after 40 years as king, is forced out of his kingdom and embarks on a journey filled with conflict, magic, and creatures. He emphasized the potential for large-scale special effects due to modern studio capabilities.

Further Legacyquels in Development

Beyond King Conan, Schwarzenegger revealed discussions are underway for potential sequels to Predator and Commando. Director Dan Trachtenberg, who helmed Prey and Predator Badlands, has reportedly contacted Schwarzenegger about a return to the Predator franchise. A script for a Commando sequel has been presented to the actor.

Schwarzenegger’s Continued Career

These potential projects signal a continued interest in revisiting iconic roles that defined Schwarzenegger’s career. The Arnold Sports Festival, founded by Schwarzenegger, continues to be a prominent event in the bodybuilding world, as highlighted on Facebook and the official Arnold Sports Festival website.