Masters of the Universe First Reactions
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- The live-action adaptation of Masters of the Universe, directed by Travis Knight, premiered at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles ahead of its June 5 release, with official critic reviews embargoed until closer to that date.
- The story follows Prince Adam of Eternia, who crash-lands on Earth as a child, grows up as Adam Glenn, and eventually reclaims his Sword of Power to save his homeland from the villain Skeletor.
- The film stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms, and Camila Mendes as Teela, among an ensemble cast including Alison Brie, Morena Baccarin, and Kristen Wiig.
- Masters of the Universe originated as a Mattel toy line in 1982, with a popular animated series debuting in 1983 and a poorly received 1987 live-action film; Amazon acquired the rights in 2024 and is now attempting a successful reboot.
- Early social media reactions from premiere attendees have been shared, though full critical reviews remain under embargo until the film's official release.