Arnold Schwarzenegger is preparing to revisit some of his most iconic action movie roles. The actor recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and offered an update on the long-discussed sequels to Predator, Commando, and Conan the Barbarian, making it clear that he is looking forward to returning to all three franchises.
Schwarzenegger had previously revealed that he was in discussions to return as Dutch in a new Predator movie, while also confirming that 20th Century Studios was interested in moving forward with Commando 2 and King Conan. Now, the actor has reiterated his involvement in those projects, although there is still some work to be done before cameras can roll.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Looking Forward to Three Sequels
During his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Schwarzenegger discussed the three projects and made it clear that he is eager to see how the scripts turn out.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the scripts because that’s where the action is. What’s not on the page is not on the stage, so I’m just waiting for the scripts to get perfected and then we go and start shooting those things.”
Predator, Commando 2, and King Conan
Schwarzenegger’s potential return to the Predator franchise has been an especially exciting prospect. Director Dan Trachtenberg, who has helped revitalize the series with Prey, Predator: Killer of Killers, and Predator: Badlands, has reportedly been discussing a new movie with the original film’s star. The ending of Predator: Killer of Killers also offered a possibility for Dutch’s return.
Meanwhile, Commando 2 would bring Schwarzenegger back to the role of John Matrix, the retired special forces operative who went on a one-man rampage to rescue his kidnapped daughter in the 1985 action classic. Schwarzenegger previously said that 20th Century Studios had presented him with a script for the sequel.
Then there’s King Conan, which would finally give Schwarzenegger the chance to reprise the role of the Cimmerian warrior after more than four decades. Christopher McQuarrie, the filmmaker behind the last four Mission: Impossible movies, is attached to write and direct the project. Schwarzenegger has described the story as one in which Conan has ruled as king for 40 years before being forced out of his kingdom. He has also compared the approach to Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven, suggesting that this will be a very different kind of Conan adventure, with an older, less physically imposing hero facing extraordinary battles.
The project has taken a long time to reach this point, but producer Fredrik Malmberg previously confirmed that a deal involving Conan Properties International, Schwarzenegger, and 20th Century Studios was in place, with production targeted for 2027.
For more on that development, check out our previous coverage of Schwarzenegger’s King Conan training and the report that King Conan was expected to begin filming in 2027.
When Will Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Sequels Start Filming?
For now, Schwarzenegger’s comments are an encouraging update, but they don’t mean that all three movies are ready to go into production. The actor is still waiting for the scripts to be perfected, and no firm filming dates have been announced. Still, having Schwarzenegger publicly reiterate his involvement in all three sequels gives us reason to be optimistic.
Which of these three Arnold Schwarzenegger sequels are you most looking forward to seeing? Let us know in the comments below.
The comment section exists to allow readers to discuss the article constructively and respectfully, focused on the topic at hand.
What’s Not Allowed