The 1987 live-action Masters of the Universe film has entered Prime Video’s worldwide top ten, benefiting from renewed interest around the successful 2026 adaptation. Its return matters because the original was poorly received and commercially unsuccessful on release, yet is now reaching viewers curious to compare the two versions of the Mattel franchise.

Starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man and Frank Langella as Skeletor, the 1987 film reportedly cost $22 million but earned $17.3 million, contributing to the cancellation of a planned sequel. It ranked ninth globally on Prime Video, while the 2026 Masters of the Universe remained first; it is not yet known whether the newer film will receive a sequel despite an end-credits tease.