Wikimedia Commons/King Conan Movie Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as Conan after 45 years. Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible) writes and directs the epic third film. March 11, 2026 AceShowbiz - King Conan is set to mark the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger to the iconic barbarian role nearly 45 years after his original breakthrough. The upcoming film will serve as the third installment in the beloved franchise, with Oscar-winning writer and director Christopher McQuarrie at the helm, EW has confirmed.