Nicholas Galitzine must discover his past to save the world. The first teaser for the much-anticipated Masters of the Universe film by Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films takes fans on a nostalgic ride by showcasing a video of the iconic animated series. Galitzine is later put in the same room as the magical sword. The scene then cuts to a shot of the Heroic Warriors assembling to prepare for a major war. Directed by Travis Knight, the film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on June 5, 2026.

Masters of the Universe is based on Mattel's famous toy line that spawned a successful animated TV series (1983-85) as well as a 1987 film. It centres on Price Adam of Eternia who, thanks to his Power Sword, turns into He-Man and is embued with superhuman strength and abilities, which he uses to defend his native planet and Castle Grayskull.

The upcoming film also stars Camila Mendes as Teela, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms, Sam C Wilson as Trap Jaw, Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops, Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man, and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Malcolm/Fisto. Kristen Wiig has lent her voice to the character Roboto.

According to its official synopsis, Masters of the Universe introduces a 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.

Filming began in January last year which was wrapped on June 15. The script of the film is written by Chris Butler following initial drafts written by David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee. It is backed by Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch, as well as Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner.