Arnold Schwarzenegger’s jump into television didn’t go quite as planned.
His Netflix action-comedy series Fubar has officially been cancelled after just two seasons, disappointing fans who were excited to see the action legend in a new kind of role.
From Big Screen Legend to Small Screen Spy Drama
Fubar marked Schwarzenegger’s first real dive into TV after decades dominating the big screen.
The show debuted in May 2023 and starred Arnold alongside Monica Barbaro and Fortune Feimster.
It followed CIA operative Luke (played by Schwarzenegger), who finds out a family secret right before retirement and has to take on one last mission — with his daughter, played by Barbaro, by his side.
Viewership Drops Prompt Netflix to Pull the Plug
Despite a strong start, the show’s popularity didn’t hold.
The first season premiere attracted 11 million viewers in its opening weekend, but season two, which launched on June 12, 2025, saw just 2.2 million viewers during the same timeframe.
According to Deadline, this significant drop in audience numbers led Netflix to decide not to renew the series.
Arnold’s Excitement Was High From the Start
When Schwarzenegger announced the show back in 2021, he was clearly excited about the project.
“Fans from all over the world have been asking me for a wild ride like this for years,” he said.
“I am beyond pumped to start work on the show with Nick Santora, Monica, and the whole team.”
Alongside Schwarzenegger, the cast included Milan Carter, Gabriel Luna, Travis Van Winkle, and Jay Baruchel, with Nick Santora serving as creator and showrunner.
Controversy Clouds the Series With Plagiarism Allegations
Fubar wasn’t without its share of drama off-screen.
In August 2024, the series faced serious plagiarism accusations.
A major plotline involved a supermarket app invented by Schwarzenegger’s character’s son — but entrepreneur and former rock star Aharon Jason Curtis claimed he had created the exact idea back in 2015.
The app, called Aisle, helps shoppers find products in stores, plans the best route through the aisles, reminds them of forgotten items, and even scans barcodes.
Curtis said he shared the concept with only two people: his manager (now a writer for action films and streaming shows) and a Netflix writer friend.
Legal Battle Looms Over App Idea
Curtis said he was shocked to see his app idea featured on Fubar when he watched the show in September 2023.
His lawyer sent Netflix a letter demanding $1.5 million to settle the dispute, warning that if they didn’t respond, they’d take legal action to defend Curtis’ rights.
What’s Next for Arnold and Netflix Fans?
With Fubar cancelled and legal issues casting a shadow, it’s unclear what Arnold Schwarzenegger’s next TV or streaming move will be.
But for now, fans will have to say goodbye to Luke and the wild espionage adventures that Fubar promised but couldn’t quite deliver long-term.