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Conan the Barbarian Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Conan the Barbarian movies in order

Last updated: September 27 2026

Written by: ChronoChris

Robert E. Howard's mighty warrior Conan has been brought to the screen across multiple films, and the Arnold Schwarzenegger classics plus a modern reboot make for a fun order guide.

Conan the Barbarian, created by Robert E. Howard, is one of fantasy's most enduring heroes. On screen, Arnold Schwarzenegger defined the role in two 1980s epics, and a 2011 reboot gave the character a bloody modern makeover. Together they form a sword-and-sorcery saga of vengeance and adventure.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order follows the Schwarzenegger films first, then the standalone reboot.

  1. Conan the Barbarian (1982)
  2. Conan the Destroyer (1984)
  3. Conan the Barbarian (2011)

The 2011 film is a separate reboot rather than a continuation, so chronology splits between the two continuities.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

Story chronology keeps the Schwarzenegger duology together and treats the 2011 film as its own retelling.

  1. Conan the Barbarian (1982)
  2. Conan the Destroyer (1984)
  3. Conan the Barbarian (2011) β€” standalone reboot

Which Order Should You Choose?

Start with the 1982 Conan the Barbarian β€” it's a genre-defining classic β€” then continue with Conan the Destroyer for the full Schwarzenegger arc. The 2011 reboot is a separate, standalone take you can watch independently. For the definitive experience, the two Arnold films are the essential watch.

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