Conan the Barbarian , conceived by American author Robert E. Howard in 1932, stands as one of the most enduring icons of the sword-and-sorcery tradition. Originally brought to life in a series of fantastical tales, the formidable Cimmerian warrior has since traversed mediums, inspiring books, comics, movies, television shows, and an array of video games.

Among his many incarnations, the most celebrated remain the 1982 film Conan the Barbarian and its 1984 sequel, Conan the Destroyer , both anchored by Arnold Schwarzenegger's commanding portrayal. The franchise also spawned several spinoffs, including the ill-fated 1985 film Red Sonja , centered on the fierce Hyrkanian warrior, which was a critical and commercial failure. Now, there's a new version, and it's also receiving mixed

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