The beloved Mattel franchise Masters of the Universe is returning to the big screen for the first time since 1987. The new live-action movie is already generating excitement, with several updates and announcements about the project.
The franchise, which debuted in 1982 with a cartoon series and best-selling toy line, follows Prince Adam, also known as He-Man, as he defends the planet of Eternia from the evil Skeletor and his minions. The series was designed to sell toys, but it grew to become one of the most popular media franchises of the 1980s.
The new movie is expected to be an origin story, recreating the events seen in the cartoons and comics. According to reports, the story will follow Prince Adam’s journey from being sent to Earth as an infant to his return to Eternia as an adult, where he discovers his magic sword and becomes He-Man.
The movie will be directed by Travis Knight and written by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, and Dave Callaham. The release date is set for June 6, 2026, and the cast includes Adam/He-Man, Teela, and Evil-Lyn.
The development of the movie is a significant departure from the 1987 film, which starred Rocky IV’s Dolf Lundgren as He-Man and was a notorious flop. With ’80s nostalgia at an all-time high, the new movie is expected to bring a fresh take to the franchise while pleasing long-time fans.
Jared Leto has also joined the project, but details about his role are still unknown. With the pressure to deliver a successful movie, the filmmakers are working to perfect the plot and characters to make the movie entertaining for both longtime fans and newcomers.
