Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former California governor, was in attendance at Comic-Con in San Diego on Thursday to promote his upcoming action roles including "The Expendables 2".
Schwarzenegger joined fellow stars Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Terry Crews and Randy Couture on a panel to preview footage for Comic-Con. Quoting his famous line from the "Terminator" films, Schwarzenegger said "I'm back" - that after eight years away from action films while governor.
"'Well, we know you've been out of the business for eight years. Let me show you how to load a gun again and, Arnold, here's how you throw a punch,'" Schwarzenegger said, according to the Associated Press.
The sequel to Stallone's 2010 hit, "The Expendables 2" casts the band of tough guys into vengeance mode after they're betrayed on a mission. The movie hits theaters Aug. 17.
After the preview, Comic-Con organizers presented their Inkpot Award honoring pop-culture contributions to Schwarzenegger, who also has filmed the crime thriller "The Last Stand" since leaving the governor's office.
During a press conference, Stallone said "Terminator 2" set the standard for years and years to come, the governator was more diplomatic, complimenting Stallone on the three franchises he piloted -- "Rocky," "Rambo" and "The Expendables."
"I don't know anybody who has come up with that many franchises, and each time the sequel is better and better," Schwarzenegger said.
