The first official trailer for the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie introduced Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and confirmed the return of the iconic battle against Skeletor, played by Jared Leto.The film, directed by TravisKnight, brings the iconic 1980s animated series to live-action format and will hit theaters worldwide on June 5, after a long period with multiple changes of studio and direction.
The Masters of the Universe franchise began as a line of action figures that quickly transformed into a successful animated series, generating a global community of fans.Now, with Nicholas Galitzine playing Prince Adam, the film adaptation resumes the traditional narrative: after fifteen years away from Eternia, Adam is called by the Sword of Power to save his homeland, now dominated by the villain Skeletor.Together with his allies Teela, played by Camila Mendes, and Duncan or Man-At-Arms, played by Idris Elba, the protagonist must face both his destiny and the difficult decisions about loyalty and power posed by the new incarnation of Skeletor, played by Jared Leto.
The proposal incorporates a cast of recognized figures, among whom Alison Brie stands out in the role of Evil-Lyn, Morena Baccarin as TheSorceress, James Purefoy as King Randor and Charlotte Riley in the role of QueenMarlena.Kristen Wiig participates by lending her voice to Roboto, showing the variety of talents involved.The cast is complemented by names such as JóhannesHaukur Jóhannesson, Hafthor Bjornsson, Kojo Attah, John Xue Zhang and ChristianVunipola, who add diversity and provide experience from different areas of the audiovisual sector.The selection of actors denotes an effort to modernize the universe of Eternia, while maintaining the link with the nostalgia of long-time admirers.
The arrival of Masters of the Universe to the big screen is the result of an extensive process full of difficulties.Since 2010, the project has gone through several studios, directors and multiple script rewrites, finally consolidating at Amazon MGM towards the end of 2023. Travis Knight took over the direction and Chris Butler was in charge of the script, based on a story developed together with brothers Adam and Aaron Nee, Alex Litvak and Michael Finch.
Principal photography began in London in January 2025, with support from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Mattel Films and Escape Artists.Beyond overcoming creative obstacles, the project stands out for bringing together producers with extensive experience, such as Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Robbie Brenner, Steve Tisch and DeVon Franklin, which reinforces the ambitious and global nature of the initiative.
The premiere of Masters of the Universe represents the return of He-Man, an emblematic figure of pop culture who, after almost four decades without a presence in the cinema, seeks to attract new audiences and original followers.For the generations that grew up with the series, the news generates a strong expectation of reuniting with the characters that were part of their childhood.
The choice of young and renowned actors such as Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes, along with figures such as Idris Elba and Jared Leto, reflects the intention to renew the franchise and make it attractive to today’s audiences without sacrificing the elements that made it popular.A production that has faced obstacles and changes for more than a decade highlights the complexity of adapting classics to contemporary standards and satisfying both nostalgic fans and a more diverse and demanding audience.
