Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films Unveil First-Look Image of the Upcoming Live-Action Masters of the Universe Film

By Staff Reports

Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) released a first-look image of Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man/Prince Adam in the upcoming live-action feature film Masters of the Universe, based on the iconic Mattel franchise. Masters of the Universe is currently in production. 

Joining Galitzine, the film stars Camila Mendes (“Teela”), Morena Baccarin (“The Sorceress”), James Purefoy (“King Randor”), Alison Brie (“Evil-Lyn”), Charlotte Riley (“Queen Marlena”), Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson (“Malcolm/Fisto”), Jared Leto (“Skeletor”), Idris Elba (“Duncan/Man-at-Arms”), Sam C. Wilson (“Trap Jaw”), Hafthor Bjornsson (“Goat Man”), Kojo Attah (“Tri-Klops”), Sasheer Zamata (“Suzie”), John Xue Zhang (“Ram-Man”), and Christian Vunipola (“Hussein”). 

Travis Knight is directing the film from a screenplay by Chris Butler (initial draft written by David Callaham, and Aaron and Adam Nee). Plot details are being kept under wraps for the film, which will be released exclusively in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026. Masters of the Universe is produced by Escape Artists and Mattel Films. 

Mattel’s Masters of the Universe was first introduced to the world in 1982 through a line of popular action figures. In 1983, the treasured animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe premiered and became one of the first children’s programs to be syndicated on television. From inception, the MOTU brand was built upon the message of becoming the best version of oneself and today, the franchise spans a variety of consumer touchpoints across toys, television, video games, and more.   

Fans can celebrate MOTU and follow along on social media with @masters on Instagram and #MastersOfTheUniverse.