Arnold Schwarzenegger Returns to Netflix Alongside Emilia Clarke as ‘Terminator: Genisys’ Gets Available to Stream

Published 08/05/2023, 6:11 PM EDT

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Arnold Schwarzenegger has made a comeback on Netflix, and he is not alone. The legendary actor, known for his portrayal of the Terminator, teams up with Emilia Clarke of Game of Thrones in the film Terminator: Genisys. Released in 2015, this movie serves as a retcon to the sci-fi franchise by reimagining past events and introducing a new timeline.

A must-see for fans of thrilling action, adventure, and futuristic robots, it is now streaming on Netflix. Terminator: Genisys represents a turning chapter in the Terminator saga while also serving as a fresh start that alters the course of events from previous films and establishes a new timeline. The retcon holds importance for Schwarzenegger himself, who admitted that some of the movies in the franchise did not fit well.

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The movie centers around Kyle Reese, a soldier hailing from the future, sent back in time to 1984 by John Connor. In that period, Skynet, a hostile artificial intelligence, is hell-bent on eradicating mankind. Reese’s mission entails safeguarding Sarah Connor, John’s mother, from a Terminator dispatched by Skynet with intentions to terminate her.

However, upon arriving in 1984, Reese discovers that the past holds surprises. Sarah Connor isn’t merely a waitress but rather a highly skilled fighter nurtured by a reprogrammed Terminator known as Pops. Together, they must thwart the shape-shifting T-1000 Terminator. Along this journey lies an astonishing twist that will redefine their understanding of fate and purpose. Throughout their endeavors, they encounter perils and unexpected encounters with familiar individuals, from times gone by.

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However, the legendary star is not only on Netflix for throwbacks. He is here to stay and mark his comeback!

76-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger is hogging the Netflix action spotlight for the win

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Arnold Schwarzenegger now seems to take over Netflix just as he did with body-building decades ago! Recently, the streaming giant announced the actor as its Chief Content Officer. The star starred in back-to-back original hits on the platform. Netflix’s FUBAR and Arnold, a documentary on the legend’s life, went on to become great hits. And he is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon!

Schwarzenegger is soon to be back on Netflix as his show FUBAR is renewed for a second season. Further, his own documentary will make a comeback too. Diving deeper into the legend’s personal and political careers, the next season of Arnold is in the early stages of talks at Netflix. Whatever the case might be, The Expendables star is here to stay in fans’ hearts for a very long time.

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Are you going to catch Arnold Schwarzenegger and Emilia Clarke on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below.

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Imteshal Karim

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Imteshal Karim is a Hollywood News reporter at NetflixJunkie. With a penchant for writing in multiple forms, he is a published writer with his works published in anthologies. A star at his college’s writing competitions, he loves telling a good story and hopes to tell impactful ones about the unexplored side of the Entertainment industry.

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