In furthest regions of space the kingdom of Eternia is threatened by the villainous Skeletor and his mischievous armies of darkness. To save his fathers kingdom and protect the lives of those he holds dear young Prince Adam has to retrieve a mythical sword and become the fabled warrior only known as "He-Man".
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- Chris C2d agoFrankly, I went into this movie expecting it to be cheesy and kind of bad. And it WAS kind of cheesy, but in a great way. It doesn't take itself seriously and actively makes fun of many of the silly elements of the original toy/cartoon line and franchise, but somehow without being self-referential or "meta". Skeletor is ridiculous and over the top and (kind of literally) chews up every scene he's in, and I'd have never guessed it was Jared Leto there. It's a fun film and I won't say it's necessary to see it in a theater, but it's worth a watch for fans of fantasy-action films.
- Dario Tibay3d agoMasters of the Universe is a big, colourful, slightly overstuffed fantasy adventure that works best when it remembers what He-Man actually is: not sacred mythology, not prestige drama, but a wonderfully strange mix of swords, lasers, magic, muscles, villains, toy logic, and weekday afternoon cartoon energy. I was only a moderate fan of the 80s cartoon, partly because my family could not afford the action figures that some of my classmates had. So I came to this without the need for perfect nostalgia. What I appreciated was that the film does not take itself too seriously. It takes itself seriously enough to make Adam’s return to Eternia, Teela’s loyalty, Duncan’s burden, and Skeletor’s threat work as story. But it also leaves room for humour, theatrical villainy, and the basic absurdity of a man raising a magic sword and becoming the most powerful man in the universe. Nicholas Galitzine makes Adam more human than the old cartoon version. Camila Mendes gives Teela toughness with feeling underneath. Idris Elba steadies the whole thing. Jared Leto’s Skeletor is enjoyably grand, which is exactly the right approach. It is not without problems. The film runs long, the structure is predictable, and the effects are uneven in places. But it has a sense of play, and that counts for a lot. It is a reinterpretation rather than a museum display, and for me that made it easier to enjoy. A fun, self-aware return to Eternia. Not essential, but far from embarrassing.
- sinrise4d agoI think this may have been secretly the first movie written and directed by AI, but then filmed "conventionally." Quite possibly the worse thing I have ever seen. I'm not kidding it all... also this is not for kids. Lots of disgusitng sex/sodomy jokes and lots of random killing yet zero blood. So many really bad problems with this. The acting, the action, the effects, the story, the characters. It was all awful. Unbeliveably awful. Shockingly awful. He-Man CRIES. That's enough. Don't see this movie. Do literally anything else. Go watch the old cartoon. I was a kid when it was on TV, saturday morning cartoons... but it probably was still better than whatever they were trying to do with this. Why... HOW did this movie get made? Who is it for? Please stop.
- JaysterJune 3, 2026He-Man is officially back! Watching it in Dolby made the experience even better. I loved how they explored his origin story, showing how he gained his powers while battling self-doubt and figuring out who he truly was. The ending definitely sets up a sequel — and possibly an entire expanded universe of films. Can’t wait to see where they take it next!
- Mister Aitch4d agoIt was fun and campy didnt take itself to seriously. It reminded me of Flash Gordon. Probs Jarod Letos best role but Kristen Wigg was underutilsed and should of been given more. Was a bit to CGI heavy but it was an entertaing romp. Kids should enjoy it and nostalgic adults will appreciate it.
- Hipster ZOMBIE5d ago“Masters of the Universe” is exactly what it should be: a big, colorful, unapologetically goofy love letter to Saturday morning cartoons. If you’re walking into this expecting a brooding antihero epic where He-Man spends two hours questioning his morality while drenched in rain and trauma, you’re in the wrong theater. This is a family movie through and through, and thankfully it knows it. The entire cast looks like they’re having the time of their lives, which makes the film a blast to watch. The standout is Jared Leto as Skeletor, a piece of casting that sounds absurd on paper and somehow works brilliantly on screen. Leto leans into the role with theatrical relish, delivering a villain who is equal parts menacing and gloriously over the top. Nicholas Galitzine channels the same charismatic, larger than life energy that made Chris Hemsworth’s Thor such a crowd pleaser. He-Man is noble, heroic, and just self-aware enough to keep things fun. Meanwhile, Camila Mendes proves she’s more than capable of carrying an action franchise. Her Teela is tough, likable, and confident enough that both Marvel and DC should probably be blowing up her phone right now to cast in one of their future films. What impressed me most was how faithfully the filmmakers translated the world of Eternia. The character designs are so spot-on that there were moments when it genuinely felt like I was watching my old action figures smashing into each other across a giant movie screen. The movie pokes fun at some of the franchise’s wonderfully ridiculous names like Fist-O and Ram Man, but it does so with affection rather than embarrassment. It laughs with the source material, not at it. The film never takes itself too seriously, and that will absolutely be a deal-breaker for some viewers. It wasn’t for me. In an era where every blockbuster seems determined to convince us that superheroes and fantasy warriors are tortured philosophers, there’s something refreshing about a story where heroes are heroic, villains are villainous, and the fate of the world hangs on a guy waving a magic sword and yelling a catchphrase. Masters of the Universe embraces its 1980s DNA in its music, visuals, and overall vibe. Whether that translates to the TikTok/streaming generation remains to be seen, but for Gen Xers, Boomers, and anyone who ever spent a Saturday morning parked in front of a television with a bowl of cereal, this is one of the most entertaining trips to the movies you’re likely to have all summer.
- Oʂɯαʅԃσ Rσყҽƚƚ5d agoMasters of the Universe has to be one of the best adaptations ever made because it perfectly understands the original cartoons while keeping everything that made them so iconic. The transition to live action is flawless, from the visuals, makeup, hairstyles, costume design, and production design, to the humor and silliness that made the cartoons so beloved. Even the character designs feel as if they were pulled directly from the animated series.
- Doc Worm6d agoHard to imagine what could possibly be a better adaptation of its source material. It’s big dumb fun and it knows it. Loved it when it was leaning into stupid Saturday morning cartoon schtick, was bored with everything else. Tonally, this movie is a complete mess. Presents itself as a family action adventure but there’s surprisingly a lot adult jokes?! I laughed at most of them though. Lots of fun characters but their presentation is hit and miss. Skeletor looked great but most of the CGI in this was an ass ugly mess. Akin to an above average marvel movie but with a better sense of humor.
- Mike Shulman6d agoFirst let me preface this review... I grew up watching He-Man in the 80s. Everyday after school... it was a huge part of my childhood. I watched some recently as an adult and while it was nostalgic it did not age well. I went into the movie was decent expectations after the word of mouth and Masters of the Universe did not disappoint. Honestly it was better than I imagined. Without any spoilers the action was top notch without being overdone. They definitely used practical effects when then could. The story was a new take on He-Man lore but it was well done and honestly to make this a full length origin story it was the right way to go. All the actors played their parts extremely well. And this movie was way funnier than it had any right to be. The actors playing it straight for all the comedic lines made it work. This type of fantasy, action, comedy is a tough balance and doesn't generally work but in this case it's what made the movie work so well. The ongoing gag with all the side character names was pure comic gold. Every time you thought there was going to be a pacing issue, or it got to serious... there was another joke and usually they all landed. Let's hope it does well enough box office wise to green light a sequel because it's well deserved. Oh and stay after the credits start to roll as there is post credit scenes... and just cool credits anyway. Masters of the Universe 8/10 PS... I see a lot of people knocking this movie for "homoerotic" messaging... I mean come on lol. Sure there's a few jokes in there but nothing that should make anyone say He-Man is an LQBTQ movie. Has nobody seen a Stallone or Kurt Russell action movie from the 80s.
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Masters of the Universe was released on June 3, 2026.
Masters of the Universe was directed by Travis Knight.
Masters of the Universe has a runtime of 2h 21m.
Masters of the Universe was produced by Robbie Brenner, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, DeVon Franklin.
In furthest regions of space the kingdom of Eternia is threatened by the villainous Skeletor and his mischievous armies of darkness. To save his fathers kingdom and protect the lives of those he holds dear young Prince Adam has to retrieve a mythical sword and become the fabled warrior only known as "He-Man".
The key characters in Masters of the Universe are Adam Glenn / He-Man (Nicholas Galitzine), Teela (Camila Mendes), Duncan / Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba).
Masters of the Universe is rated PG-13.
Masters of the Universe is an Action, Adventure, Fantasy film.
Masters of the Universe has an audience rating of 8.7 out of 10.
Masters of the Universe had a budget of $200M.
Masters of the Universe has made $59.7M at the box office.