Masters of the Universe: Release Date, Cast, Trailers & More
We break down who's in it, who's behind it, what it's about, and every other detail we know about the upcoming live-action reboot.
He-Man is officially back! Masters of the Universe has seen animated series, toy lines, and even a 1987 live-action classic over the decades, but the 2026 reboot promises to reintroduce the iconic hero to a new generation in a major way. Fans will head to theaters this summer to see the most powerful man in the universe battle Skeletor and the forces of evil.
Read on to find out everything we know about the upcoming Masters of the Universe film.
When Will it be released?
Masters of the Universe will open in theaters on June 5, 2026. According to Deadline, the film is a collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films.
Who’s behind the new adaptation?
Masters of the Universe is set to be directed by Bumblebee filmmaker Travis Knight from a screenplay by Chris Butler with the additional help of Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, and David Callaham. According to Variety, the Mattel Films production officially began filming in early 2025 and wrapped by the summer.
Who’s In It?
Masters of the Universe is already shaping up to be one of the most star-studded casts of 2026. Nicholas Galitzine, known for Amazon’s Red, White & Royal Blue, is set to lead as Prince Adam/He-Man, the iconic hero destined to protect Eternia. Camila Mendes will portray Teela, the fierce warrior and captain of the royal guard, while Jared Leto steps into the role of the villainous Skeletor. Idris Elba joins the cast as Duncan, also known as Man-At-Arms.
The rest of the ensemble is just as impressive: Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, James Purefoy as King Randor, Charlotte Riley as Queen Marlena, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Fisto, Kristen Wiig voicing Roboto, Sasheer Zamata as Suzie, Jon Xue Zhang as Ram-Man, Christian Vunipola as Hussein, along with Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man, and Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops.
WHAT IS Masters of the Universe ABOUT?
Masters of the Universe (1987) is one of the most recognizable fantasy franchises of the 1980s, born from Mattel’s wildly popular toy line. The characters first made its way to live action in the 1987 cult film, which starred Dolph Lundgren as He-Man, Frank Langella as Skeletor, Courteney Cox as Julie, and James Tolkan as Detective Lubic. While the film struggled critically and commercially at the time, it later gained a loyal following for its ambitious attempt to bring Eternia to the big screen.
Now, nearly 40 years later, director Knight is reintroducing the world of Eternia in a new live-action epic designed to bring the mythology to a new audience.
In Knight’s Masters of the Universe, the story begins with 10-year-old Prince Adam crash-landing on Earth in a spaceship, separated from the mystical Sword of Power: the only link to his true home on Eternia. For 15 years, Adam (Galitzine} grows up unaware of his royal lineage and destiny. When he finally tracks down the sword nearly two decades later, it activates and transports him back across the universe to a planet he barely remembers.
What Adam finds is a world in ruin. Eternia has fallen under the tyrannical rule of Skeletor (Leto), whose grip on the kingdom threatens Adam’s family and the future of the planet itself. To save his home, Adam must reunite with his closest allies: the fearless warrior Teela (Mendes) and the loyal Duncan/Man-at-Arms (Elba). Guided by them and the Sorceress (Morena Baccarin), Adam begins to uncover the truth about his past and the responsibility he was born to carry.
Are there any trailers?
In January 2026, the first teaser trailer for the Masters of the Universe reboot was released by Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel. Since the film’s release is still several months away, fans can expect more trailers and sneak peeks.
Masters of the Universe hits theaters on June 5, 2026.
