Sword-and-sandals fantasy is making a tentative comeback with this year’s Masters of the Universe, but will the genre’s resurgence stop there? Audiences may still have a hunger for epic battles on sprawling worlds, as sci-fi hits like Dune have proven. Denis Villeneuve’s celebrated remake has revived the franchise in a major way — can the same be done for another forgotten ‘80s adventure?
Just as the Dune franchise got a second life 40 years after its first outing, Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping for the same for some of his most popular action franchises. During an appearance at this year’s Arnold Sports Festival, the actor, bodybuilder, and former governor hinted at three potential pathways for a big-screen comeback.
