Amazon MGM Studios' live-action Masters of the Universe, starring Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Camila Mendes as Teela, held its UK premiere on May 27, 2026 at Cineworld Leicester Square in London,according to Just Jared. The film opens in US theatres on June 5, 2026, following its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on May 18.
Cast and crew
Directed by Travis Knight from a screenplay credited to Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, and David Callaham, the film stars Galitzine alongside Mendes, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Idris Elba as Duncan / Man-At-Arms, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Kristen Wiig, and Morena Baccarin,per Wikipedia's cast listing. The project is based on Mattel's Masters of the Universe franchise, first launched as a toy line in 1982.
Production
Principal photography began on January 6, 2025 in London, with Fabian Wagner serving as cinematographer. Galitzine confirmed on Instagram on June 15, 2025 that filming had wrapped,as reported by Variety. The actor has shared training footage from his physical preparation for the role in featurettes released during the press cycle.
Plot
The film follows Prince Adam (Galitzine), who has been stranded on Earth as a child and separated from the Sword of Power for 15 years. After nearly two decades hiding among humans, he rediscovers the magic sword and is summoned back to a shattered Eternia to transform into He-Man and defend his homeworld from Skeletor's forces. Idris Elba's Duncan / Man-At-Arms is positioned as Teela's adoptive father and King Randor's trusted general, fighting alongside Adam's Heroic Warriors.
Distribution
Amazon MGM Studios is handling US distribution while Sony Pictures Releasing International is releasing the film abroad. A UAE theatrical date had not been individually announced at the time of writing, though Sony's international rollout typically reaches Gulf cinemas within the same release window.
