Icons Unearthed: Arnold Schwarzenegger

From Bodybuilder to Barbarian

2026-09-04 · 44m

From tiny Thal, Austria to Hollywood, Arnold Schwarzenegger's bodybuilding fame opens doors--but his accent threatens to shut them. Rejected by Hollywood brass, he finds a champion in John Milius for Conan the Barbarian.

I'll Be Back

2026-09-11 · 44m

After Conan, Arnold fights to star in James Cameron's low-budget sci-fi thriller The Terminator. But creative clashes, union pushback, and L.A.'s gritty streets threaten the film at every turn.

Muscle, Mayhem, & One-Liners

2026-09-18 · 44m

After playing a god, barbarian, and a killer robot, Arnold finally plays a regular guy—well, a wisecracking commando rescuing his daughter. Can his funniest, talkiest role yet turn Commando into box office gold?

Welcome to the Jungle

2026-09-25 · 44m

After Commando hits big, Arnold and Joel Silver reunite for Predator. But brutal jungle conditions, an alien suit nightmare, and a rival production threaten to derail the sci-fi action film.

Running Wild

2026-10-02 · 44m

After proving he can deliver humour and action, Arnold teams up again with writer Steven E. de Souza for The Running Man.

Laugh Now, Lie Later

2026-10-09 · 44m

Arnold overcomes doubts about his accent, becomes an action star, embraces comedy with Twins, and bets big on True Lies.