| Genre: | Docuseries |
| Director: | Lesley Chilcott |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 3 |
| Producer: | Craig Repass |
| Cinematography: | Logan Schneider |
| Network: | Netflix |
Arnold is an American docuseries produced by Netflix. The series explores the life and career of Arnold Schwarzenegger, one of the most iconic figures in the world of bodybuilding, Hollywood, and politics.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Arnold delves into the life and career of Arnold Schwarzenegger, chronicling his rise to stardom, his achievements in bodybuilding, his successful acting career, and his transition into politics. The series presents an in-depth look at the man behind the larger-than-life persona, providing viewers with a comprehensive understanding of his multifaceted life.
The series was produced by Allen Hughes' Defiant Ones Media Group and director Lesley Chilcott's Invented By Girls.[5] For the documentary, Chilcott talked with Schwarzenegger on FaceTime three or four times in a week for a year-and-a-half and later recorded over forty hours of interview with him.[6] She also stated that Arnold had no editorial oversight and no topic was prohibited from being discussed.[7] Chilcott was only able to cover the era of his governorship for half an hour[6] and wanted to make another episode about it, but her request was rejected.[7]
Netflix announced the documentary series based on the life of Schwarzenegger on May 10, 2023, and stated that it would be released in three parts.[8] It also released a trailer to accompany the announcement.[9] The series was released on June 7, 2023.[10]