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With the power of Grayskull!!! He-Man and the gang have crash-landed on Earth after the world premiere of the movie Masters of the universe At the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles on Monday night.
While official critic reviews for Travis Knight’s live-action version of Mattel’s media and toy franchise are embargoed even much closer to… Masters“Release date is June 5, Amazon MGM Studios allowed the first attendees to release a brief reaction on social media after the screening.
Masters It tells the story of Prince Adam of Eternia who crash-landed on Earth as a child and was separated from his sword of power. Adam grew up on Earth as a fairly ordinary Adam Glenn, but his life changes when he meets his sword. He returns to save his destroyed homeland, and confronts the evil skeleton.
British actor Nicholas Galitzine is wanted in the role of Prince Adam/Adam Glenn/He-Man, with Jared Leto as Skeletor. The all-star cast also includes Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms, Camila Mendes as Teyla, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Morena Baccarin as the Enchantress, and Kristen Wiig as Roboto.
The cast also includes Er Farrell (Little Teela), James Purefoy (King Randor), Johannes Høkur Johansson (Malcolm/Fisto), Charlotte Riley (Queen Marlena Glenn), Sasheer Zamata (Susie), James Wilkinson (Mechanic), Háfór Julius Björnsson (Goat Man), Kojo Attah (Trio Klubs), and John. Xue Chang (Ram Man).
Masters It first appeared under the IP title when Mattel released a toy line in 1982. The following year, the classic animated series Filmation came out He is the man and master of the universe For the first time. Live action Masters of the universe The film, starring Dolph Lundgren as Adam/He-Man, hit theaters in 1987 but failed at the box office. Several Hollywood studios attempted to reboot the property as a feature film with little success until Amazon acquired the rights in 2024.
See a selection of social media reactions to Masters of the universe less.
#MastersOfTheUniverse director Travis Knight has a real respect for all incarnations of He-Man, the MASTERSOF THE UNIVERSE action figures, and the animated and cinematic iterations. Easter eggs are combined with craftsmanship and care. It got a little blurry at one point.
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) May 19, 2026
It’s bound to be one of the biggest surprises of 2026 for me – I loved Masters of the Universe.
I’m a big fan of a lot of people involved, but it was never my thing growing up and I kind of assumed the same would be true now. Also, based on what I know about the source… pic.twitter.com/u0ecHjbWgM
— Perry Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) May 19, 2026
Nicholas Galitzine looks the part in #MastersOfTheUniverse (and how!) but it’s his comedic timing that steals the show. Intentionally animated, full of 80s vibes (soundtrack!), and loudly portrayed by Jared Leto as Skeletor. A bit challenging, but mostly family friendly fun. pic.twitter.com/EoRlS4l2dl
— Peter Gray (@ratedPDG) May 19, 2026
Masters of the Universe is a hell of a lot of fun. Nicholas Galitzine brings a sweetness to Adam Glenn that makes his take on He-Man memorable and also a fascinating look at masculinity. Fun, fun, fun and features The Man by The Killers So I was there! pic.twitter.com/6misEcxupu
— Rachel Leishman (@RachelLeishman) May 19, 2026
Masters of the Universe brings Saturday morning cartoon magic to life with tremendous action, silly laughs, and real heart! Eternia looks like a Rudy Obrero box art brought to life in all its artistic glory. And yes, MOTU is all about the muscles 💪 @mastersmovie @BigGoldBelt pic.twitter.com/JLGYGhoVEt
— Kevin Fenix (@FenixDKevin) May 19, 2026
Truly epic! #MastersOfTheUniverse captures the magic of classic 80s cartoons with modern visuals, crowd-pleasing action, and adrenaline-packed battles that will give you goosebumps. A nostalgic fantasy adventure that reminds adults of what made Saturday morning cartoons so legendary pic.twitter.com/E40jgUE5Cr
— Big Gold Belt Media (@BigGoldBelt) May 19, 2026
I loved #MastersofttheUniverse! Both are a love letter to all things He-Man and a beautiful, cheerful, crowd-pleasing fantasy/sci-fi film that wears its heart on its sleeve. It’s crazy that this movie exists but I’m so glad it exists. I had the biggest smile on my face the whole way. pic.twitter.com/ZeHwvhBtAk
— Chris Killian (@chriskillian) May 19, 2026
If you missed the hopeful, bright, upbeat joy of the 80s, you have the power to find it again by watching #MastersofttheUniverse. A movie filled with so much life and fun, you won’t really want it to end… but oh boy, oh boy, when it does 👀
— Maggie Lovett (@maggieofthetown) May 19, 2026
#MastersofttheUniverse has a fun, weird, and fun last 20 minutes or so. As for the rest of the movie? It’s a mess. Played seriously for laughs, laughed for emotion, it works, but it doesn’t work, it really tries but ends up being very awkward. Great ending scenes though. pic.twitter.com/IINjM5uS84
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) May 19, 2026
I can tell you that #MastersOfTheUniverse is what happens when you watch anime, pick up your own action figures, and create your own adventure. An absolute blast, a laugh out loud laugh, and a heart punch with the power of Festo. I loved it. Everything you could want. pic.twitter.com/jxQWVvknwx
— BJ Colangelo (@bjcolangelo) May 19, 2026
“Masters of the Universe” is everything this 80s kid wanted and more. It’s a great game, very entertaining and non-stop fun from start to finish. Travis Knight completely understood the mission and delivered exactly what fans of this franchise were waiting for.… pic.twitter.com/QrbYzSO1oO
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) May 19, 2026
The best thing about Masters of the Universe is that it fully embraces its roots as the ’80s cartoon comes to life.
The film never takes itself too seriously, relies entirely on the cheese factor, and wears its heart on its sleeve with pride. Instead of trying to spin… pic.twitter.com/L2V2TUkgr
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) May 19, 2026
I wasn’t happy with this for a while, but once he finally finds his place, it’s undeniably fun and unapologetically proud of his fantasy camp. Skeletor is already in contention for one of the most memorable villains this year 😭 https://t.co/EogT0IgKE
— Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) May 19, 2026
“Masters of the Universe” is a sister film to the first “Thor” film. It struggles to find its footing in the first half, but once it focuses on the themes of fragile masculinity and ego, it makes way for an incredibly fun and visually stimulating time as well. Nicholas Galitzine Great! pic.twitter.com/w0sprjgNZw
— Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) May 19, 2026
#MastersOfTheUniverse has the power! It really feels like a Saturday morning cartoon on the big screen. It’s colourful, vibrant, action-packed and leans heavily into its cartoonish nature.
It feels made for those who grew up with the characters in the 80s and… pic.twitter.com/txbyoiEzRC
– Nick LaBarro – Interviews & Reviews (@niksflicksfix) May 19, 2026
#MastersofTheUniverse is any 80s kid’s dream come true. It’s camp in the best way possible. The callback to the series is incredible and beautifully nostalgic. I love that this actor does his best and shows what made the original a classic. Leto’s Skeletor NAILS IT pic.twitter.com/aZzPcvnCwN
— Junior Felix (@JuniorFett) May 19, 2026
#MastersofttheUniverse made me feel like a kid again! This movie had a sense of play and humor. Big shout out to the artists who brought Eternia to life – it’s beautiful to look at, and they nailed the character designs. I’m still cheering! Big laughs. Great job. Big muscles.
– Law⚡️ (@LawJSharma) May 19, 2026
#MastersOfTheUniverse is a movie that knows what it is and leans hard into it. And I couldn’t be happier with what they did. There are some problems and tired tropes here and there, but this movie is the man it seems!
Inject the result of Daniel Pemberton into my veins now. pic.twitter.com/NK5hiLy197
– The Comic Nerd ⚡️🗡️ (MOTU HYPE!!) (@ThatDorkyGuy) May 19, 2026
It is clear that everyone involved in MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE has… An unabashed passion towards the source material and its influence on their creativity matters. While it sometimes feels like a relic of the 2000s intellectual property appropriation, it finds its strength in its proud embrace of the quirky and militaristic… pic.twitter.com/nUaNccHnz4
— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) May 19, 2026
It pains me to say it, but Jared Leto is truly unrecognizable and so good on Masters of the Universe. He and Bree understood the mission. Skeletor and Evil-Lyn steal the whole thing. pic.twitter.com/O31oQQHNKh
— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) May 19, 2026
