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Masters of the Universe

Masters of the Universe · Masters of the Universe Collection

2026 141 min PG-13
Critic6.8
Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi
Prime Video Apple TV Amazon MGM (Theatrical)
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Overview

After 15 years on Earth, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he must embrace his destiny as He-Man to save his home from the tyranny of Skeletor.
Story 6.2
Acting 7.5
Direction 7.4
Cinematography 7.6
Music 7.8
Pacing 6.0
Originality 6.0
Emotional Impact 6.5
Overall 6.8

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

6.8 /10

A knowing revival

Travis Knight leans into the source material's silliness while finding genuine heart in He-Man's origin.

Leto's Skeletor steals the show

Jared Leto's cartoonish, gleefully villainous turn is the film's standout highlight.

Pros

  • Jared Leto's memorable Skeletor
  • Strong world-building and VFX
  • Fun, nostalgic tone
  • Daniel Pemberton & Brian May score

Cons

  • Slow first act
  • Uneven pacing
  • Underwhelmed at the box office
Verdict A colorful, self-aware fantasy romp anchored by a scene-stealing Skeletor — spirited and fun, even if the story takes a while to get going.

AI Review

Travis Knight's live-action He-Man reboot — a campy, heartfelt Eternia adventure with a standout Skeletor from Jared Leto.

A colorful, self-aware fantasy romp anchored by a scene-stealing Skeletor — spirited and fun, even if the story takes a while to get going.

Best enjoyed in IMAX or a premium large format for the Eternia visuals and score.

Awards

Guinness World Records

Largest Drone Light Show (promotional) · Won

Timeline

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Status
Development

In development since 2007; rights moved from Warner Bros. to Sony (2009), Netflix (2022) and Amazon MGM (2024).

Director attached

Travis Knight confirmed to direct for Amazon MGM in May 2024, with Chris Butler rewriting the screenplay.

Principal photography

Filmed January 6 – June 2025 in London (Sky Studios Elstree) with additional shooting in Iceland.

Post-production

VFX by ILM, DNEG, Rodeo FX, Cinesite, Untold Studios and Host VFX.

Guinness World Records

Largest Drone Light Show (promotional) Won

Production

Development

In development since 2007; rights moved from Warner Bros. to Sony (2009), Netflix (2022) and Amazon MGM (2024).

Director attached

Travis Knight confirmed to direct for Amazon MGM in May 2024, with Chris Butler rewriting the screenplay.

Principal photography

Filmed January 6 – June 2025 in London (Sky Studios Elstree) with additional shooting in Iceland.

Post-production

VFX by ILM, DNEG, Rodeo FX, Cinesite, Untold Studios and Host VFX.

Streaming

Prime Video Apple TV Amazon MGM (Theatrical)

Cast

Nicholas Galitzine Prince Adam / He-Man
Camila Mendes Teela
Jared Leto Skeletor
Idris Elba Duncan / Man-At-Arms
Alison Brie Evil-Lyn
Morena Baccarin The Sorceress
James Purefoy King Randor
Charlotte Riley Queen Marlena
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson Fisto
Kristen Wiig Roboto (voice)
Sam C. Wilson Trap Jaw
Sasheer Zamata Suzie
Dolph Lundgren Macho Man (cameo)

Characters

Prince Adam / He-Man Nicholas Galitzine
Teela Camila Mendes
Skeletor Jared Leto
Duncan / Man-At-Arms Idris Elba
Evil-Lyn Alison Brie
The Sorceress Morena Baccarin
King Randor James Purefoy
Queen Marlena Charlotte Riley
Fisto Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
Roboto (voice) Kristen Wiig
Trap Jaw Sam C. Wilson
Suzie Sasheer Zamata
Macho Man (cameo) Dolph Lundgren

Crew

Travis Knight Director
Chris Butler Screenwriter
Aaron Nee Screenwriter
Adam Nee Screenwriter
David Callaham Screenwriter
Daniel Pemberton Composer
Fabian Wagner Cinematographer
Paul Rubell Editor
Guy Hendrix Dyas Production Designer
Todd Black Producer
Robbie Brenner Producer
DeVon Franklin Producer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Eternia — Daniel Pemberton & Brian May
  2. Young Adam — Daniel Pemberton
  3. The Battle for Eternos — Daniel Pemberton
  4. Skeletor and King Randor — Daniel Pemberton
  5. Portal to Earth — Daniel Pemberton
  6. Masters of the Universe (Theme) — The Darkness

Trivia

  • Dolph Lundgren, who played He-Man in the 1987 film, cameos as a 'Macho Man' who meets Adam at a gym.
  • Jared Leto personally approached the studio asking to play Skeletor because he is a franchise fan.
  • Queen guitarist Brian May co-wrote several soundtrack cues with composer Daniel Pemberton.
  • The film spent nearly two decades in development, passing through Warner Bros., Sony, Netflix and finally Amazon MGM.
  • A promotional drone show over Los Angeles set a Guinness World Record for the largest drone light show.

Quotes

"I have the power!"

Goofs

  • Adam's Oklahoma City apartment layout changes between the freeway rescue scene and the earlier introduction.

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Second live-action film after the 1987 original; intended to launch a new franchise, with a sequel in development.

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