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‘Masters of the Universe’ Sets Prime Video Streaming Release Date
"Masters of the Universe" will begin streaming on Prime Video from 22 July 2026, following a disappointing theatrical run that took just $113 million worldwide against a reported $200 million budget. The live-action film, based on the Mattel toy franchise created in 1982, is only the second such adaptation, coming nearly 40 years after the 1987 Dolph Lundgren version, and its move to streaming so soon after release reflects its underperformance at cinemas.
Directed by Travis Knight from a script by Chris Butler, the film stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man alongside Jared Leto as Skeletor, Camila Mendes as Teela and Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms, with a supporting cast including Alison Brie and Morena Baccarin. It opened in North America on 5 June with $29.3 million, debuting at number two behind "Scary Movie", and had previously moved between several studios, including Netflix, Warner Bros. and Sony, before Amazon MGM acquired the rights in 2024.
In short
- "Masters of the Universe" streams on Prime Video from 22 July 2026
- Film flopped with $113m worldwide against a $200m budget
- Stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Jared Leto as Skeletor
Explained simply
"Masters of the Universe" is a toy franchise created by Mattel in 1982 that has spawned various films and television shows. The property centres on the battle between the heroic He-Man and the evil Skeletor in a fantasy world called Eternia.
The latest live-action film is a major production with a substantial budget and features a cast including Nicholas Galitzine, Jared Leto, Camila Mendes and Idris Elba. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Travis Knight, it represents a significant attempt to bring this long-established toy line to modern audiences.
This marks only the second live-action film based on the franchise, with the previous one released in 1987 starring Dolph Lundgren. The property has passed through several studios before its current iteration, reflecting the ongoing interest in developing major toy franchises for cinema.
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