MGM and Mattel are teaming up to bring an iconic 80s toy line, Masters of the Universe, back to the big screen. This time as a reboot of the classic 1987 film that starred Dolph Lundgren as He-Man.
The first teaser trailer was released earlier today, revealing that Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) was forced to leave Eternia behind to hide on Earth, where he would return 15 years later to find that his home destroyed under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). In order to save Eternia, he must join forces with his closest allies Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-at-Arms (Idris Elba). The cast includes Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson and Charlotte Riley alongside Kristen Wiig as the voice of “Roboto.”
For staff, we have Travis Knight (Kubo and the Two Strings, Bumblebee) is serving as the director with screenplay by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee and Dave Callaham. The story is by Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, Alex Litvak and Michael Finch. Producers on the film are Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Robbie Brenner, Steve Tisch and DeVon Franklin. The film is executive produced by Ynon Kreiz, Bill Bannerman and David Bloomfield. The film will be released theatrically in the U.S. on June 5,2026 by Amazon MGM Studios and internationally by Sony Pictures International Releasing.
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After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Galitzine) back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.
Source: Press Release
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