At 76, Arnold Schwarzenegger has conquered nearly every imaginable feat. Yet, the sagacious star remains deeply connected to his origins, paying homage to his breakout role in Conan the Barbarian. This iconic action film was the epitome of brawny heroics. Despite the toll time had taken on his muscles, the Al Pacino of the action genre made a remarkable revelation about it in his book, Be Useful.

In a graceful gesture, he wielded the very Conan sword that once showcased his immense strength, using it as a bridge to connect with the American audience. However, the somber tidings are that Netflix has made the decision to bid farewell to a Schwarzenegger classic.

Netflix bids farewell to this Arnold Schwarzenegger classic

Ranked as the 15th highest-grossing film of 1984, Conan the Barbarian marked Schwarzenegger’s ascent to stardom. Regrettably, the time has come for this cinematic gem to bid adieu to Netflix. Henceforth, viewers seeking to relish this action classic shall need to explore alternative streaming platforms. Why does Netflix part ways with movies in its library? The answer lies in the expiration of licensing agreements as reported by What’s on Netflix.

Netflix secures content for a finite duration, and once the agreement’s term concludes, the platform must bid farewell to those features. The die was cast, and November 1st will mark the day when Conan the Barbarian will bid its farewell to Netflix. The eve of Halloween, October 31st, will serve as the final opportunity for Netflix subscribers to watch the classic. Alongside this iconic flick, a cadre of other films also take their leave, including Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie, Fast and Furious, No Strings Attached, and Pride and Prejudice, to name just a handful.

The movie might be leaving Netflix but not the limelight, as Schwarzenegger wielded Conan the Barbarian’s sword to crack open the first box of copies of his new book.

Conan’s sword: Unlocking new chapters

Schwarzenegger brought joy to his fans with an Instagram video where he used the sword from his iconic 1982 movie, Conan the Barbarian, to open a package containing copies of his new book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life. The video featured Schwarzenegger sharing this moment with his pets, including a miniature pony, a donkey, and a pig. Unexpectedly, the sword played a significant role on the sets of Stranger Things as well.

Schwarzenegger’s book, inspired by his father’s recurring advice to Be Useful, has released today. During an interview, Schwarzenegger also shared amusing anecdotes about how he applied this principle while raising his five children, reminiscing about the humorous stories they now recount regarding his disciplinary actions and strictness during their upbringing.

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