He-Man is finally coming to the big screen. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films are bringing the live-action reboot of Masters of the Universe to theaters on June 5, 2026.
Travis Knight is directing from a screenplay by Chris Butler based on initial drafts written by David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee. Knight and Butler previously collaborated on Paranorman, Kubo and the Two Strings, Missing Link, and Wildwood.
Producers on Masters of the Universe include Robbie Brenner of Mattel Films and Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch.
What to Expect in Masters of the Universe?
The official synopsis reads: “10-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword — the only link to his home on Eternia. After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor. But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe!”
A live-action reboot of Masters of the Universe has been in the works for nearly two decades. Sony and Netflix were the two studios closest to bringing the project to the screen. In July 2023, Netflix scrapped their live-action Masters of the Universe film from Adam and Aaron Nee. Kyle Allen was attached to star. Netflix reportedly spent $30 million to develop the film.
Masters of the Universe has existed for over four decades, dating back to the toy line’s initial release in 1982. The believed animated series, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, ran from 1983 to 1985. The series led to numerous reboots, reveals, and spin-offs.
The only live-action Masters of the Universe film was released in 1987, with Dolph Lundgren as He-Man.
