Overview
- In a June 2025 SiriusXM Radio Andy interview, Schwarzenegger admitted he and Stallone “hated each other” during their rise as action stars in the 1980s.
- He said creating the Planet Hollywood restaurant franchise alongside Stallone and other celebrities marked the turning point that ended their rivalry.
- Schwarzenegger recalled that his lawyer, who also represented Stallone, first proposed bringing Stallone into the Planet Hollywood venture.
- After reconciling, the former rivals went on to co-star in Escape Plan (2013) and multiple installments of The Expendables franchise.
- Season 2 of Schwarzenegger’s action comedy Fubar premiered on Netflix on June 12, and he used its debut to reflect on how competing with Stallone fuelled his career.