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The Terminatorwas Arnold Schwarzenegger’s most prominent role in his acting career. On August 15, 2025, the firstTerminatorfilm was released. Many of his fans still associate Schwarzenegger with his cinematic persona asThe Terminator. The action sequences were indeed mind-blowing, but the plot has also wowed viewers for many years.
The sixth installment of theTerminatorfilm was released in 2019, and reportedly the 75-year-old actor decided to step away from the film franchise. Even in the past, Schwarzenegger has been averse to the script ofTerminator 2: Judgment Day.Director James Cameron revealed why theTrue Liesactor didn’t like the script.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger didn’t want to be the protector inTerminator 2
The first twoTerminatorfilms,The TerminatorandTerminator 2: Judgment Day, were directed byJames Cameron. Cameron stated in an interview thatArnold Schwarzeneggerwas unhappy with the script since he didn’t get to shoot anyone. The 68-year-old filmmaker recalled his meeting with the 75-year-old actor and stated that he was not happy during their meeting, the Canadian filmmaker said,
“At first, Arnold was absolutely against the idea. Arnold and I were going to meet and talk about the script. So I sit down and I can see he’s not his usual cheerful self. I go, ‘What’s the matter? You don’t like it?’ He goes, ‘Jim… I don’t kill anybody. Now you’re the good guy, now you’re the defender, you’re the protector.”
Cameron informed Schwarzenegger that this time he would be the protector, and the storyline would center on the protagonist, theTerminator, saving people. Still, the Predator actor requested that extra violence be incorporated into his role. Cameron recalled Schwarzenegger’s reaction and said,
“He said, ‘Okay, alright. Can I shoot them in the leg?’ I said, ‘Yeah, let’s just shoot them in the leg. How’s that?’ He goes, ‘No, that’s good.'”
Schwarzenegger also reportedly addressed his concern about the way his character in the seriesTerminatorwas evolving. In a recent interview in 2023, the actor mentioned that he doesn’t want to be a part of theTerminatorfranchise anymore.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger says he is done with theTerminatorfranchise
The 75-year-old actor recently talked about why he wants to step down from being the lead face of the film franchiseTerminator.Schwarzenegger mentioned that he has been really disappointed with the scripts of the recent installments of the series. While talking about why he isn’t willing to do anotherTerminatormovie, theCommandoactor said,
“The franchise is not done. I’m done. I got the message loud and clear that the world wants to move on with a different theme when it comes to The Terminator.'”
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Schwarzenegger said that the makers need to come up with a good idea. The former California governor further stated that because the film brought him fame, he will always remember the film series fondly. TheEscape Planactor said he still enjoys playing the role but the scripts are not well written.
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