Not since Dolph Lundgren and Cannon ushered in He-Man with the immortal words ‘I have the power’ has any studio dared to go near Masters of the Universe again, until now. This first feature length trailer opens up the world of Eternia, gives audiences a good look at Jared Leto’s Skeletor, and puts Nicholas Galitzine front and centre. Idris Elba and Morena Baccarin are also in attendance, adding gravitas to this live-action adaptation.
Trailer Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios
Bold, brash, and effects heavy, this is giving serious summer blockbuster vibes by going down the prodigal son returns route. Smart character moments, bombastic set piece snippets, and Leto concealed beneath some solid motion capture work. Fans of the franchise will be all in on this offering from MGM Amazon Studios, that marks another milestone and arrives in the slipstream of Project Hail Mary for the studio.
In the wake of that $300 million global box office for Project Hail Mary, and heading into a summer packed with tough competition, Masters of the Universe has its work out making a mark. Thankfully, this latest action-packed trailer lays down some solid foundations. Dive in, double down, and gear up because 2026 is shaping up to be a good year for cinema.
Masters of the Universe is released June 5th.