Wikimedia Commons/King Conan movie Movie Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as King Conan in a new film by Christopher McQuarrie. Expect epic battles, magic, and madness. March 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - King Conan marks the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger in a fresh installment of the Conan the Barbarian saga, currently in development at 20th Century Studios. The project will be penned and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, known for his work on the Mission: Impossible franchise, according to sources confirmed by Deadline. Representatives for 20th Century Studios declined to comment on the new film.