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Honestly, if you told a Hollywood executive in the early '80s that the most enduring bromance in show business would involve a 6-foot-2 Austrian bodybuilder and a 4-foot-10 guy from Jersey, they’d have laughed you out of the room. It makes zero sense on paper. Yet, here we are in 2026, and the bond between Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger is somehow stronger than ever.
It’s not just about the movies anymore.
The world caught a glimpse of this magic again recently at the Oscars, where they shared the stage and basically stole the show by roasting Michael Keaton. It wasn't scripted corporate fluff. You could tell they just genuinely like being in each other's orbit. They leaned into the fact that they both played Batman villains—the Penguin and Mr. Freeze—and ganged up on Keaton’s Batman like a couple of mischievous kids in a sandbox.
That's the thing about Arnold and Danny. They’ve managed to turn a "mismatched" gimmick from 1988 into a forty-year masterclass in friendship.
What Really Happened With Triplets?
Everyone wants to know: where is the Twins sequel? For years, we heard rumors about Triplets. The pitch was legendary—Eddie Murphy (and later Tracy Morgan) was supposed to be the third brother. It felt like a lock. Universal was on board, the script was ready, and fans were practically throwing money at the screen.
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But then life happened.
The passing of director Ivan Reitman in 2022 changed everything. Ivan was the glue. He was the one who saw the potential in pairing Arnold’s stoic physicality with Danny’s manic energy back in the late '80s. After Ivan died, his son Jason Reitman—a brilliant director in his own right—reportedly decided to move in a different direction. Arnold hasn't been shy about his frustration, famously saying Jason "stopped the project" because he never really liked the idea.
It’s a bummer, sure. But don't count them out just yet.
The New Project is Coming (Seriously)
Instead of mourning a sequel that’s stuck in development hell, the duo decided to pivot. Danny recently confirmed that they are working on a completely new movie together. It’s not Twins 2. It’s not Junior 2. According to Danny, it’s just "two friends, two guys" in a fun situation.
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They’re currently fine-tuning the script.
What’s cool is that they aren't trying to recapture the lightning of 1988. They’re lean, mean (well, maybe not mean), and leaning into their current vibes. They hang out at Arnold's house. Danny visits the farm. He knows the names of all of Arnold's animals—we're talking Schnelly the pig, the mini-horses, the whole menagerie. Danny even jokes that Arnold's horse tries to bite him when he feeds it.
Think about that. The Terminator and the guy from It's Always Sunny sitting in a yard, smoking cigars, and talking about pasta and ice cream. That’s the real "new project." The movie is just the excuse for us to watch them do it on a big screen.
Why We’re Still Obsessed With This Pair
There’s a weirdly deep psychological reason why Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger work. It’s the visual contrast, obviously, but it’s also the subversion of expectations.
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In Twins, Arnold was the naive, innocent one. Danny was the street-smart hustler. They flipped the "tough guy" trope on its head before it was cool to do so. In 2026, where everything feels polished and AI-generated, seeing two guys who look like they belong in different zip codes acting like actual brothers is refreshing.
A Few Things You Probably Forgot:
- They met way before Twins. Most people think they met on set in 1988, but they were actually "gym buddies" (though Danny admits he mostly just watched) and cigar pals years earlier.
- The "Pasta" prank. On the set of Junior, Danny used to sneak into Arnold's trailer and make massive Italian meals to try and ruin Arnold's diet.
- The Voice Cameo. In Last Action Hero, Danny voiced a cartoon cat detective. Why? Because Arnold asked him to. That’s friendship.
What You Should Do Now
If you're looking to get your fix of this legendary duo while waiting for their new film to drop, here is the move:
- Rewatch Twins (1988): It holds up surprisingly well. The heart of the movie isn't the science-fiction premise; it's the chemistry.
- Track the 2024 Oscar Clip: Go find the segment where they roast Michael Keaton. It’s a 3-minute masterclass in comedic timing.
- Keep an eye on the "Schwarzenegger Climate Summit": They often show up to these things together. It’s one of the few places you’ll see the Penguin and the Terminator talking about carbon emissions with world leaders.
Don't hold your breath for Triplets. That ship has likely sailed. But the fact that they are actively developing a new, original story under a different banner (possibly Warner Bros.) means we’re getting the "brotherhood" without the baggage of a 30-year-old franchise.
In a world of reboots, an original buddy comedy from two legends might be exactly what the doctor ordered.
Watch the trades for a script announcement later this year. Arnold doesn't stay idle for long, and Danny is currently having a massive career renaissance. If they can get the scheduling right, we’re looking at a 2027 release that will probably remind everyone why they fell in love with this duo in the first place.