Arnold Schwarzenegger Confirms 'Commando' Sequel in the Works

The 78-year-old actor also teases plans for new 'Predator' and 'Conan the Barbarian' films.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:39pm

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Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that a sequel to his 1985 action film 'Commando' is currently in development, along with plans for his return to the 'Predator' and 'Conan the Barbarian' franchises. The former California governor said Fox Studios has approached him about reprising his iconic roles, with scripts being written to accommodate his older age.

Why it matters

Schwarzenegger's action movie roles in the 1980s and 1990s cemented his status as one of the biggest stars of that era. The news of his return to these beloved franchises will likely excite fans who have followed his illustrious career over the past four decades.

The details

Schwarzenegger said Fox Studios has approached him about reprising his roles in 'Predator', 'Conan the Barbarian', and 'Commando'. He noted that the scripts will be written to be 'age appropriate', allowing him to still 'kick some a**' despite his 78 years of age. The actor also revealed he is partnering with 'Mission: Impossible' director Christopher McQuarrie on a new 'King Conan' film, a sequel to the original 'Conan the Barbarian' series.

  • Schwarzenegger made the announcement at the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio on March 11, 2026.
  • The original 'Commando' film was released in 1985, over 40 years ago.

The players

Arnold Schwarzenegger

A 78-year-old actor known for his iconic action movie roles in the 1980s and 1990s, including 'Predator', 'Conan the Barbarian', and 'Commando'. He previously served as the Governor of California from 2003 to 2011.

Christopher McQuarrie

An American filmmaker known for directing the 'Mission: Impossible' films, who is partnering with Schwarzenegger on a new 'King Conan' sequel.

Dan Trachtenberg

The director of the upcoming 'Predator' film, who has been in talks with Schwarzenegger about appearing in the next installment of the franchise.

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What they’re saying

“They did an additional Predator and the director [Dan Trachtenberg] has been doing a great job of that. Now, he wants me to be in the next 'Predator.' We've talked about it.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger (Variety)

“As a matter of fact, Fox Studios has kind of rediscovered Arnold. They've come to me and said, 'We want you to do Predator, we just got a script for you to do Commando 2.'”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger (Variety)

“Now, what they do is that they write the part. They don't write them like I'm 40 years old. You write it to be age appropriate. I'll still go in there and kick some a** but it will be different.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger (Variety)

What’s next

Schwarzenegger and the filmmakers will continue developing the scripts for the new 'Predator', 'Conan the Barbarian', and 'Commando' sequels, with the goal of bringing the actor back to his iconic action roles.

The takeaway

At 78 years old, Arnold Schwarzenegger's enduring popularity and action movie legacy have led major studios to seek his return to some of his most famous franchises. The news of these sequels in development highlights Hollywood's continued interest in reviving classic 1980s and 1990s action properties with their original stars.