Overview

• Roughly 3,000 attendees filled Hall M, with fans queueing from as early as 4 a.m., and some reporting access problems at the venue.
• Antonio Banderas joined on stage to present Arnold Schwarzenegger with the inaugural edition’s honorary award, with Álex de la Iglesia serving as master of ceremonies.
• Schwarzenegger greeted fans with hugs and famous lines, saying returning to Spain felt like coming home as he recalled filming Conan the Barbarian there decades ago.
• Reflecting on his five decades in entertainment, he credited discipline from bodybuilding, the vision of directors, and audience support for his career.
• He urged action on pollution and called for civility in U.S. politics during his remarks.