Live-Action Masters of the Universe Movie Has Its Debut Teaser, With Full Trailer Due Out Tomorrow
Masters of the Universe is ramping up, with its debut teaser out now and the promise of its full debut trailer coming tomorrow.
The trailer will be released tomorrow, Thursday January 22, at 6am PT / 11am ET. The live-action Masters of the Universe movie, from Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Studios, hits theaters in the U.S. on June 5, 2026.
Here’s the story setup:
In Masters of the Universe, director Travis Knight brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.
And here’s the official blurb:
Masters of the Universe is a new, live-action adventure movie based on the classic 80’s toy brand. The thrill-ride of a film delivers breathtaking visuals, heart-pounding action, and exhilarating fun. It has a universally appealing story focusing on heroic transformation, it is about finding the power within. The epic action and visual effects have to be seen on the big screen.He-Man has existed across cartoons, toys, comics, and films, making it a shared reference point for multi-generational fans. This is a film that all generations of audiences can enjoy. This movie will deliver the nostalgia that fans remember.Masters of the Universe is based on a well-known Mattel franchise with a long legacy heritage that has been captivating fans for over forty years. Following the astounding global success of Barbie, Masters of the Universe marks Mattel Studios’ next feature film in its growing slate of brand-led entertainment. Even moviegoers who didn’t grow up with He-Man and the Masters of the Universe will love the film for its action, spectacle, and epic visual effects.
The Masters of the Universe cast includes Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, and Kristin Wiig as the voice of Roboto, with Jared Leto and Idris Elba.
Last year, Galitzine opened up about his physical preparations for the demanding role of He-Man. “I’m eating about 4,000 calories a day, but the amount of physical work I’m doing,” he explained to W magazine. “You end up hungry at the end of the day, which is quite surprising.”
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