Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Arnold Schwarzenegger
How Arnold Schwarzenegger built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, businessman, former politician, and bodybuilder. He rose to fame as a bodybuilding champion, subsequently transitioning to a successful acting career, primarily known for action films like "The Terminator". His career culminated in his election as the 38th Governor of California, serving from 2003 to 2011.
1960: Beginning of Weight Training
In 1960, Schwarzenegger began weight training when his football coach took his team to a local gym.
1961: Meeting Kurt Marnul and Training in Graz
In 1961, Schwarzenegger met Kurt Marnul, former Mr. Austria, who invited him to train at the gym in Graz.
1963: First professional competition
In 1963, Arnold Schwarzenegger participated in his first professional competition.
1964: Won two weightlifting contests
In 1964, Arnold Schwarzenegger won two weightlifting contests.
1965: Army service and Junior Mr. Europe win
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger served in the Austrian Army and won the Junior Mr. Europe contest during his service, even going AWOL to participate.
1965: Mandatory Military Service
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger undertook his mandatory service in the Austrian Army.
1965: Won Junior Mr. Europe contest
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Junior Mr. Europe contest, marking one of his first major bodybuilding achievements.
1965: Won two weightlifting contests
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger won two weightlifting contests.
1966: First plane trip to NABBA Mr. Universe competition
In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first plane trip to attend the NABBA Mr. Universe competition in London, where he placed second.
1966: Won two powerlifting contests
In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger won two powerlifting contests.
1966: Coaching by Charles Bennett
In 1966, Charles 'Wag' Bennett offered to coach Schwarzenegger after being impressed at a competition, providing him with training and a place to stay in London.
1967: Won the Munich stone-lifting contest
In 1967, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Munich stone-lifting contest, where he lifted a 508 German pounds stone.
1967: Winning Mr. Universe
In 1967, Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Universe title for the first time at age 20, becoming the youngest ever Mr. Universe.
October 1968: Move to the US
In October 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger moved to the US at age 21, speaking little English, to pursue his dream, training at Gold's Gym in Venice, Los Angeles.
1968: Involvement with Special Olympics Begins
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been involved with the Special Olympics since they were founded in 1968 by his later mother-in-law Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
1968: Started Bricklaying Business
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu started a bricklaying business, marking the beginning of their entrepreneurial ventures.
1968: Won two powerlifting contests
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger won two powerlifting contests.
1968: Return to London to win Mr. Universe
In 1968, after attending business school and working at a gym in Munich, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to London to win his next Mr. Universe title.
1969: Acting Career Begins
Arnold Schwarzenegger began his acting career with small roles in film and television starting in 1969.
1969: First attempt at Mr. Olympia
In 1969, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first attempt at winning the Mr. Olympia competition, but lost to Sergio Oliva.
1970: Played the title role in Hercules in New York
In 1970, Arnold Schwarzenegger played the title role in "Hercules in New York", marking his first acting role. He was credited as "Arnold Strong".
1970: Won Mr. Olympia at age 23
In 1970, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Olympia competition, becoming the youngest ever to win at the age of 23.
1971: Continued winning streak in competitions
In 1971, Arnold Schwarzenegger continued his winning streak in bodybuilding competitions.
1972: Toured different countries selling vitamins
In 1972, Arnold Schwarzenegger toured different countries, including Helsinki, Finland, selling vitamins.
1973: Film appearance in The Long Goodbye
In 1973, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared as a mob hitman in the film "The Long Goodbye".
1974: Continued winning streak in competitions
In 1974, Arnold Schwarzenegger continued his winning streak in bodybuilding competitions.
1975: Won Mr. Olympia for the sixth consecutive time and announced retirement
In 1975, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Olympia title for the sixth consecutive time, beating Franco Columbu, after which he announced his retirement from professional bodybuilding.
1975: Competed in and won Mr. Olympia while filming Pumping Iron
In 1975, after being persuaded by filmmakers George Butler and Robert Fiore, Arnold Schwarzenegger competed in and won the Mr. Olympia contest, during the filming of the bodybuilding documentary called "Pumping Iron".
1975: Mr. Olympia Win and Marijuana
In 1975, after winning Mr. Olympia, Arnold Schwarzenegger is shown smoking a marijuana joint in the documentary film Pumping Iron (1977).
1976: Starred in Stay Hungry and won Golden Globe
In 1976, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the film "Stay Hungry", for which he won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor.
1977: Pumping Iron, The San Pedro Beach Bums, The Streets of San Francisco
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger boosted his profile in the bodybuilding film Pumping Iron. In 1977, he also made guest appearances in single episodes of the ABC sitcom The San Pedro Beach Bums and the ABC police procedural The Streets of San Francisco.
1977: Publication of "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder" and appearance in "Pumping Iron"
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger published his autobiography, "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder", and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary "Pumping Iron", which helped launch his film career.
1977: Autobiography "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder" success and posed for "After Dark" magazine
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography and weight-training guide, "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder", achieved significant success. Also in 1977, he posed for the gay magazine "After Dark".
1979: Appeared in The Villain
In 1979, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared with Kirk Douglas and Ann-Margret in the comedy "The Villain".
May 1980: Graduated from University of Wisconsin–Superior
In May 1980, Arnold Schwarzenegger formally graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Superior, earning his bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing.
1980: Won Mr. Olympia for a seventh time and retired from competition
In 1980, Arnold Schwarzenegger came out of retirement to compete in and win the Mr. Olympia contest for a seventh time, after which he officially retired from competition. This victory was highly controversial.
1980: Starred in a biographical film of Jayne Mansfield
In 1980, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in a biographical film about the 1950s actress Jayne Mansfield as Mansfield's husband, Mickey Hargitay.
1982: Breakthrough film Conan the Barbarian
In 1982, Arnold Schwarzenegger's breakthrough film, "Conan the Barbarian", was released and became a box-office hit.
1983: Became a U.S. Citizen
In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger became a citizen of the United States.
1983: Starred in the promotional video Carnival in Rio
In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the promotional video "Carnival in Rio".
1984: Starred in The Terminator and Conan the Destroyer
In 1984, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in James Cameron's science fiction action film "The Terminator", considered his signature role. Also in 1984, he appeared in "Conan the Destroyer".
1985: Inspiration for Action Heroes
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Colonel John Matrix character from the 1985 film Commando inspired many actors to become action heroes.
1985: Appearance in "Stop the Madness" Music Video
In 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared in "Stop the Madness", an anti-drug music video sponsored by the Reagan administration.
1985: Starring in "Commando"
In 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "Commando".
1986: Starred in Raw Deal
In 1986, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "Raw Deal".
1987: Inspiration for Action Heroes
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Major "Dutch" Schaefer character from the 1987 film Predator inspired many actors to become action heroes.
1987: Starred in The Running Man and Predator
In 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action films "The Running Man" and "Predator".
1988: Accompanying George H. W. Bush at Campaign Rally
In 1988, Arnold Schwarzenegger accompanied then-Vice President George H. W. Bush at a campaign rally, gaining wider public notice as a Republican.
1988: Starred in Red Heat
In 1988, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "Red Heat".
1989: Started Arnold's Sports Festival
In 1989, Arnold Schwarzenegger started Arnold's Sports Festival, an annual international health and fitness festival and expo held in Columbus, Ohio.
1990: Introduction of "Free to Choose" Episode
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger famously introduced the first episode of the Milton Friedman hosted PBS series "Free to Choose".
1990: Starred in Total Recall and Kindergarten Cop and directed Tales from the Crypt
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "Total Recall", earning $10 million and 15% of the film's gross. He also starred in "Kindergarten Cop" and directed an episode of the TV series "Tales from the Crypt", titled "The Switch".
1990: Starring in "Total Recall" and "Kindergarten Cop"
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "Total Recall" and the comedy film "Kindergarten Cop".
1990: Appointment as Chairman of President's Council
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger's first political appointment was as chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, nominated by President Bush.
1990: Greenhouse gas levels
In 1990, The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 plans to reduce California's emissions by 25 percent to 1990s levels by 2020 and Schwarzenegger issued an executive order calling to reduce greenhouse gases to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
1991: Purchased the rights to Pumping Iron
In 1991, Arnold Schwarzenegger purchased the rights to the film Pumping Iron, its outtakes, and associated still photography.
1991: Starred in Terminator 2: Judgment Day
In 1991, Arnold Schwarzenegger reprised his role in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", which became the highest-grossing film of the year.
1991: Lee Haney won his eighth consecutive Mr. Olympia title
In 1991, Lee Haney won his eighth consecutive Mr. Olympia title, breaking Arnold Schwarzenegger's previous record of seven wins.
1991: Acquisition of M47 Patton Tank and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
In 1991/1992, while serving as Chairman of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, Arnold Schwarzenegger obtained his Austrian Army M47 Patton tank (331) and also rode a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.
1992: Opened Schatzi On Main restaurant
In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife opened a restaurant in Santa Monica called Schatzi On Main.
1992: First Civilian Humvee Purchase
In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger became the first civilian in the U.S. to purchase a Humvee and subsequently lobbied AM General to produce a street-legal civilian version, the Hummer H1, also purchasing the first two sold.
1992: Directed Christmas in Connecticut
In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger directed the telemovie "Christmas in Connecticut".
1993: End of Term as Chairman of President's Council
Arnold Schwarzenegger served as chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports from 1990 to 1993.
1993: Red Cross Ambassador
Between 1993 and 1994, Arnold Schwarzenegger was a Red Cross ambassador, a ceremonial role fulfilled by celebrities.
1993: Named International Star of the Decade and Last Action Hero release
In 1993, Arnold Schwarzenegger was named the "International Star of the Decade" by the National Association of Theatre Owners. His film "Last Action Hero" was released, but it did not perform well at the box office.
1994: Red Cross Ambassador
Between 1993 and 1994, Arnold Schwarzenegger was a Red Cross ambassador, recording public service announcements to donate blood.
1994: Starring in "True Lies"
In 1994, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "True Lies".
1995: Founded Inner City Games Foundation
In 1995, Arnold Schwarzenegger founded the Inner City Games Foundation (ICG), which provides cultural, educational, and community enrichment programming to youth.
1996: Starring in "Jingle All the Way"
In 1996, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the comedy film "Jingle All the Way".
1996: Starred in Eraser and Jingle All The Way
In 1996, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the film "Eraser" and the Christmas comedy "Jingle All The Way".
June 1997: Schwarzenegger bought a private jet
In June 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger spent $38 million on a private Gulfstream jet.
1997: Starred in Batman & Robin
In 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger played Mr. Freeze in the comic book-based film "Batman & Robin", which became his final film before taking time to recuperate from a back injury.
1998: Publication of "The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding"
In 1998, Arnold Schwarzenegger published "The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding", adding to his collection of written works about bodybuilding.
1998: Sold Schatzi On Main restaurant
In 1998, Arnold Schwarzenegger sold his restaurant Schatzi On Main.
1999: Starred in End of Days
In 1999, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to film with the supernatural thriller "End of Days".
1999: Consideration of Running for Office
In late 1999, Arnold Schwarzenegger considered the possibility of running for office, but said he was in the middle of his show business career.
2000: Starred in The 6th Day
In 2000, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "The 6th Day", which failed to perform well at the box office.
2000: Severed Ties with Planet Hollywood
In early 2000, Arnold Schwarzenegger severed his financial ties with the Planet Hollywood chain of theme restaurants, citing a desire to focus on new US global business ventures and his acting career.
2002: Founded Los Angeles After-School All-Stars Branch
In 2002, Arnold Schwarzenegger founded the Los Angeles branch of After-School All-Stars (ASAS), an after-school program provider focused on health, fitness, and nutrition.
2002: Starred in Collateral Damage
In 2002, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "Collateral Damage", which failed to do well at the box office.
2002: Plans for a Terminator statue in Graz
In 2002, plans were proposed by Forum Stadtpark to build a 25-meter-tall Terminator statue in a park in central Graz in tribute to Arnold Schwarzenegger. He found the gesture flattering but preferred the money be used for social projects and the Special Olympics.
August 6, 2003: Announcement of Candidacy for Governor
On August 6, 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced his candidacy in the 2003 California recall election for Governor of California on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno".
September 24, 2003: Participation in Gubernatorial Debate
On September 24, 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger participated in only one debate with other recall replacement candidates during his campaign for Governor of California.
October 7, 2003: Election as Governor of California
On October 7, 2003, the recall election resulted in Governor Gray Davis being removed from office and Arnold Schwarzenegger being elected Governor of California, defeating Cruz Bustamante and others.
October 2003: Gray Davis Recalled
In October 2003, Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger's predecessor, was recalled from the office of governor.
2003: Election as Governor of California
Critics argue that after being elected Governor of California in 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger strayed from much of Milton Friedman's economic ways of thinking.
2003: Starred in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his third appearance as the title character in "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines", which went on to earn over $150 million domestically.
2003: Supported the Invasion of Iraq
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger supported the invasion of Iraq.
2003: Schwarzenegger becomes governor of California
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected as the 38th governor of California in a special recall election, replacing Gray Davis. He received 48.6 percent of the vote.
2003: Estimated net worth
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth was conservatively estimated at $100 million to $200 million.
2003: Inspiration for "When Eagles Strike"
In 2003, Matt Boeving's character in the action film "When Eagles Strike" was based on Arnold Schwarzenegger's image from the late 1980s.
May 2004: High Approval Ratings
In May 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger's approval ratings reached as high as 65%, marking a peak in his popularity during his tenure as governor.
October 2004: Delivery of First H2H
In October 2004, California took delivery of the first H2H (Hydrogen Hummer) as part of Schwarzenegger's initiative to build hydrogen refueling plants.
November 2004: Opposed Proposition 66
In November 2004, Governor Schwarzenegger played a significant role in opposing Proposition 66, a proposed amendment to the Californian Three Strikes Law. He launched an intense campaign, arguing that it would release dangerous criminals.
2004: Appearance in "Around the World in 80 Days"
In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger had a cameo appearance in the remake of "Around the World in 80 Days" following his term as Governor of California.
2004: Visit to Israel
In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Israel to break ground on Simon Wiesenthal Center's Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, lay a wreath at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, and meet with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and President Moshe Katsav.
2004: Speech at the Republican National Convention
In 2004, at the Republican National Convention, Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a speech explaining that he was a Republican because the Democrats of the 1960s sounded too much like Austrian socialists.
November 2005: Defeat of Ballot Measures in Special Election
In November 2005, a special election called by Arnold Schwarzenegger resulted in the defeat of four ballot measures he sponsored.
2005: Appearance in "The Kid & I"
In 2005, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared as himself in the film "The Kid & I."
2005: Executive Order on Greenhouse Gases
In 2005, Arnold Schwarzenegger issued an executive order calling to reduce greenhouse gases to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
2005: Relinquished executive editor role at Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines
In 2005, following criticism over potential conflicts of interest, Arnold Schwarzenegger relinquished his executive editor role at Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines.
September 27, 2006: Global Warming Solutions Act Signed
On September 27, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, establishing the nation's first cap on greenhouse gas emissions, setting regulations for utilities, refineries, and manufacturing plants, with the goal of reducing California's emissions to 1990s levels by 2020.
October 17, 2006: Collaboration on Greenhouse Gas Initiative
On October 17, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an executive order allowing California to collaborate with the Northeast's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to reduce carbon dioxide emissions through a carbon credit system, which took effect in 2009.
November 7, 2006: Schwarzenegger Wins Re-election
On November 7, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger won re-election as governor of California against Phil Angelides, despite a challenging political climate for the Republican party nationally. Schwarzenegger secured 56.0% of the vote, surpassing Angelides by over 1 million votes.
2006: Net worth estimated based on tax returns
Based on tax returns filed in 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth was estimated at approximately $400 million, and even as high as $800 million.
2006: California Global Warming Solutions Act
In 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger contributed to climate change by creating the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and plans to introduce an emissions trading scheme with other US states and possibly with the EU.
2006: Re-election as Governor
In 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger was re-elected as governor of California with an increased vote share of 55.9 percent to serve a full term.
June 2007: Time Magazine Cover
In June 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger was featured on the cover of Time magazine with Michael Bloomberg, leading to jokes about a potential presidential ticket.
2007: Spokesperson for Special Olympics in Shanghai
In 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger was the official spokesperson for the Special Olympics held in Shanghai, China.
2007: European Voice Campaigner of the Year
In 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the European Voice campaigner of the year award for his actions against climate change, specifically citing the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.
January 30, 2008: Schwarzenegger Endorses John McCain
On January 30, 2008, Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed John McCain for president after Rudy Giuliani dropped out of the race and endorsed McCain. This endorsement was seen as a boost to McCain's campaign, particularly regarding environmental and economic concerns.
April 20, 2009: Opened SAE World Congress
On April 20, 2009, Arnold Schwarzenegger was invited to open the 2009 SAE World Congress in Detroit in recognition of his contribution to the US motor industry.
2009: Carbon Credit System
In 2009, The carbon credit system took effect.
February 12, 2010: Vancouver Olympic Torch Relay
On February 12, 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger participated in the Vancouver Olympic Torch relay, handing off the flame to Sebastian Coe.
2010: Cameo in "The Expendables"
In 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger made a cameo appearance in Sylvester Stallone's film, "The Expendables".
2010: Conversion to Non-Fossil Power Sources
In 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger owned one regular Hummer and three running on non-fossil power sources: one for hydrogen, one for vegetable oil, and one for biodiesel.
January 2011: Announcement of New Film Scripts
In January 2011, shortly after leaving office in California, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he was reviewing several new film scripts, including the World War II action drama "With Wings as Eagles", written by Randall Wallace.
March 6, 2011: Consideration for Sequels and Remakes
On March 6, 2011, at the Arnold Seminar of the Arnold Classic, Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed he was being considered for sequels to "The Terminator" and remakes of "Predator" and "The Running Man", as well as developing a comic book character named Governator with Stan Lee.
May 20, 2011: Halt of Film Projects
On May 20, 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger's entertainment counsel announced that all film projects in development were being halted as Schwarzenegger focused on personal matters.
July 11, 2011: Consideration of Comeback Film
On July 11, 2011, despite legal problems related to his divorce, it was announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger was considering a comeback film.
2011: End of Governorship
Critics argue that Arnold Schwarzenegger strayed from much of Milton Friedman's economic ways of thinking during his tenure as Governor of California from 2003 through 2011.
2011: Supported Military Intervention in Libya
In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger also expressed support for the military intervention in Libya.
2011: Founded R20 Regions of Climate Action
In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger founded the R20 Regions of Climate Action to develop a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
2011: Term limit reached
In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger reached his term limit as governor and returned to acting.
2011: Support for Israel at Independence Day Celebration
In 2011, at the Independence Day celebration hosted by the Israeli Consulate General in Los Angeles, Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed his love for Israel and mentioned signing a bill to divest California pension funds from companies doing business with Iran.
October 2012: Release of "Total Recall"
In October 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography, "Total Recall", was released, featuring a chapter dedicated to his extramarital affair and focusing on his successes as a bodybuilder, actor, and Governor of California.
2012: Founded Schwarzenegger Institute
In 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger helped to found the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy at the USC Price School of Public Policy, focusing on post-partisanship and finding solutions to public policy challenges.
2012: Starring in "The Expendables 2"
In 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "The Expendables 2" as Trench Mauser.
March 2013: Accepted renewed offer to be executive editor of Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines
In March 2013, Arnold Schwarzenegger accepted a renewed offer to be executive editor of Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines.
2013: Leading Role in "The Last Stand" and Co-Starring in "Escape Plan"
In 2013, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "The Last Stand", his first leading role in 10 years, and co-starred in "Escape Plan" with Sylvester Stallone.
March 2014: Starring in "Sabotage"
In March 2014, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the film "Sabotage".
August 2014: Return as Trench Mauser in "The Expendables 3"
In August 2014, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned as Trench Mauser in "The Expendables 3".
2014: Supported Euromaidan Protests
In 2014, Arnold Schwarzenegger released a video message in support of the Euromaidan protests against Ukraine's pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych.
September 2015: Hosting "The New Celebrity Apprentice"
In September 2015, it was announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger would replace Donald Trump as the host of "The New Celebrity Apprentice".
2015: Climate Change Advocacy
At a 2015 security conference, Arnold Schwarzenegger called climate change the issue of our time, urging politicians to stop treating it as a political issue.
2015: Starring in "Terminator Genisys"
In 2015, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the fifth Terminator film, "Terminator Genisys".
2016: Hosting "The New Celebrity Apprentice"
During the 2016-2017 TV season, Arnold Schwarzenegger hosted the 15th season of "The Apprentice", named "The New Celebrity Apprentice", using his famous catchphrases from his movies.
2016: "Less Meat, Less Heat" Campaign
In 2016, Arnold Schwarzenegger collaborated on a campaign by WildAid, starring in the PSA, "Less Meat, Less Heat," that encourages people to eat less meat as a means of combating climate change.
2016: Endorsement and Non-Vote for Republican Candidate
In 2016, Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed John Kasich for the Republican presidential primaries but announced in October that he would not vote for Donald Trump in the United States presidential election, marking the first time he did not vote for the Republican candidate since becoming a citizen.
March 2017: Departure from "The New Celebrity Apprentice"
In March 2017, following repeated criticism from Donald Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he would not return for another season of "The New Celebrity Apprentice".
April 2017: Universal Drops "Conan the Conqueror" Project
In April 2017, producer Chris Morgan announced that Universal had dropped the "Conan the Conqueror" project, in which Arnold Schwarzenegger was to reprise his role as Conan the Barbarian. However, there was a possibility of a TV show.
September 2017: Release of "Killing Gunther"
In September 2017, the film "Killing Gunther", starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, was released. He was also announced to star and produce in a film about the ruins of Sanxingdui called "The Guest of Sanxingdui" as an ambassador.
2017: Condemnation of White Supremacists
In 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger condemned white supremacists carrying Nazi and Confederate flags, calling their heroes "losers".
2017: Joined Call for Global Pact for the Environment
In 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger joined French President Emmanuel Macron in calling for the adoption of a Global Pact for the Environment and launched the Austrian World Summit.
February 6, 2018: Announcement of "Outrider" Series
On February 6, 2018, Amazon Studios announced they were working with Arnold Schwarzenegger to develop a new series, "Outrider", where he would star and executive produce. The series was never completed.
2018: Executive Producer of "The Game Changers"
In 2018, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared in and was one of 12 executive producers for the documentary "The Game Changers", which explores the rise of plant-based diets in professional sports.
2018: Partnered with LeBron James to establish Ladder
In 2018, Arnold Schwarzenegger partnered with basketball player LeBron James to establish Ladder, a company developing nutritional supplements for athletes.
November 1, 2019: Release of "Terminator: Dark Fate"
On November 1, 2019, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to the Terminator franchise with the release of "Terminator: Dark Fate", produced by James Cameron.
2020: Emissions Reduction Goal
By 2020, California had the plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent to 1990s levels, as part of the Global Warming Solutions Act.
2020: Sold Ladder to Openfit
In 2020, Arnold Schwarzenegger and LeBron James sold Ladder to Openfit for an undisclosed amount, reporting over $4 million in sales for that year.
March 2021: Comments on Recall Election
In late March 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger was interviewed about the upcoming recall election in California. He said that "it's pretty much the same atmosphere today as it was then," and when he was asked about Newsom's claim of this being a "Republican recall" he responded that "this recall effort is sparked by ordinary folks," and that this was not a power grab by Republicans.
August 2021: COVID-19 Public Service Announcement
In August 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger urged Americans to wear masks and practice social distancing, saying "There is a virus here. It kills people and the only way we prevent it is: get vaccinated, wear masks, do social distancing, washing your hands all the time, and not just to think about, 'Well my freedom is being kind of disturbed here.' No, screw your freedom."
2022: Condemned Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In 2022, Arnold Schwarzenegger released a video message condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2023: Release of "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life"
In 2023, Arnold Schwarzenegger released his second book titled "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life", which features life advice and again touches on his life experiences.
October 30, 2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris for President
On October 30, 2024, Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
2024: Forbes estimated Schwarzenegger was a billionaire
In 2024, Forbes estimated that Arnold Schwarzenegger was a billionaire.
2050: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target
By 2050, the executive order called for greenhouse gas emission reductions to 80 percent below 1990 levels.
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