Arnold Schwarzenegger is a legendary name in the bodybuilding arena. But with James Cameron’s Terminator in 1984, Hollywood introduced a new era of chiseled action heroes who lit the screens on fire. The image of Arnie eventually became associated with action dramas that featured thunderous fight sequences. The action series’ second installment dropped in 1991, and in 2003, Terminator 3 was released. Arnie’s ripped physique at 56 for his third Terminator film left the film fraternity and audience dazzled.

Now a Youtuber, Luke Sherran, shared a video clip of Arnie titled “Arnold got JACKED at 56 for Terminator 3” which has left the netizens in awe as they took out time to appreciate their icon’s unparalleled determination.

Fans React to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator 3 Transformation

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines entry scene shocked movie buffs as Arnold Schwarzenegger was naked, and his ripped aesthetics were similar to the decade-old Terminator 2. Fans reacted to the clip that said,” Arnold got into amazing shape weighing in at 223 lbs and getting very similar body measurements to his role in Terminator 2.”

Baffled by Arnie’s art of staying ripped, a fan wrote, “You gotta respect this Man!” While a proud fan demanded, “There will never be another Arnold. Should almosy retire the name like sports do jerseys.“

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“I really thought it was special effects,” wrote a perplexed fan. “That’s not special effects. That’s just old fashion working out,” read a comment reiterating the statements from the clip. While another user opined, “At 56 his face looked 35.” Apart from its action-packed stunts and advanced VFX, Terminator 3 also has other records to its name. It is one of the costliest independent movies produced in history, and Arnie’s lucrative contract adds to this.

The Terminator star’s shrewd deal for the 2003 film

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s record-breaking deals for his movies have always been news for tabloids. One of them was his meticulously drafted Terminator 3 contract by well-known Hollywood attorney Jacob Bloom. Arnie set a record for guaranteed compensation of $29.25 million, apart from the additional compensation of $1.6 million per week beyond the regular 19-week schedule.

Schwarzenegger also demanded 20 percent of the gross receipts as contingent compensation from every world market once the movie made it to its cash break-even point. The list goes on.

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Despite his huge demands, Arnold Schwarzenegger gave his heart to the movie, which is reflected in the positive reviews of the film upon release. It was a commercial success, and one can conveniently attribute it to Arnie’s image.

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