Epic First Trailer for ‘Masters of the Universe’ Movie Starring Galitzine

by Alex Billington
January 22, 2026
Source: YouTube

“I have the power!” He-Man is back! Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first teaser trailer for their epic new live-action Masters of the Universe movie, an 80s throwback come to life on the big screen all over again. Masters of the Universe is a toy franchise that was turned into an 80s animated TV show and a 1987 movie starring Dolph Lundgren as the uber buff hero. In this brand new updated reboot of Masters of the Universe, director Travis Knight brings the legendary franchise back in this epic live-action adventure. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe. The impressive ensemble cast features Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man / Adam Glenn, Camila Mendes as Teela, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, Kristen Wiig as Roboto, Jared Leto as Skeletor, and Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms. This almost looks more like a sci-fi movie with all the futuristic spaceships and fancy armor and everything else. I’m down. Hopefully it’s as entertaining as it seems so far. Who’s in?

Here’s the teaser trailer (+ poster) for Travis Knight’s Masters of the Universe movie, from YouTube:

Ten-year-old Adam Glenn (Nicholas Galitzine) crash-lands on his mother’s home planet Earth, separating him from his ancestor’s Power Sword of Grayskull. Two decades later, he takes his sword back and bears the mantle of He-Man as he battles for his home planet, Eternia, fighting against the evil forces of Skeletor (Jared Leto) – and will embrace his true destiny. Masters of the Universe is directed by American producer / filmmaker Travis Knight, director of the movies Kubo and the Two Strings and Bumblebee previously, who is also the CEO of Laika Animation Studios (and director of the upcoming Wildwood). The screenplay is written by Chris Butler and Aaron Nee & Adam Nee & Dave Callaham. Adapted from the Masters of the Universe franchise created by Mattel. Produced by Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Robbie Brenner, Steve Tisch, DeVon Franklin. Amazon MGM Studios will debut Knight’s Masters of the Universe movie in theaters worldwide starting June 5th, 2026 coming up this summer season. First impression? How does that look?

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