By the power of Grayskull, He-Man is coming! The hulked-out hero is once again taking on Skeletor in the new live-action reboot of “Masters of the Universe.” Playing the hero is rising newcomer Nicholas Galitzine, who will star alongside several big-name actors, including Idris Elba, Alison Brie, Camila Mendes, and Jared Leto. The film is expected to hit theaters in 2026, which means production is on the horizon.
For those who want to learn more about this upcoming reboot, including casting opportunities, here’s everything we know about the new “Masters of the Universe” film.
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As of now, details around the movie’s exact plot are being kept quiet. However, we do know that the reboot will focus on the origin story of He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe. According to Deadline, “the movie follows ten-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword—the only link to his home on Eternia. After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor. But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe.”
“Masters of the Universe,” also known as the “He-Man” or “She-Ra” series, is a Mattel media franchise that originated from the company’s 1982 action figures. The franchise has since expanded into comics, animated series, and live-action films. The Galitzine-led reboot will be the second film in the franchise, following the 1987 action-fantasy feature of the same name starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, and Courteney Cox.
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According to Deadline, after failed attempts by Sony and Netflix, Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films are now bringing the reboot to theaters. Travis Knight (“Bumblebee”) is set to direct the film, and Chris Butler will provide the script (an initial draft was already written by David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee). The reboot is being produced by Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner and Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch.
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In May 2024, the “Masters of the Universe” reboot made headlines when Galitzine was officially cast as Prince Adam of Eternia and his alter ego, He-Man. Following this exciting news, Elba and Mendes joined the project as Duncan, Man-At-Arms, and his adopted daughter, Teela, respectively. Both characters are “good guys” in the He-Man universe: Teela, the Captain of the Royal Guard, is responsible for protecting the royal family (which includes Prince Adam), and Duncan is the weapons master and combat instructor.
In February 2025, Galitzine shared a first look at his transformation for the lead role.
In an interview with W Magazine, Galitzine opened up about how he was preparing for this prominent superhero role. “There’s been a lot of eating and weightlifting, [and] a lot of stunts,” he said. “I’m eating about 4,000 calories a day, but the amount of physical work I’m doing, you end up hungry at the end of the day, which is quite surprising. This is the fun part. I will eventually go into what’s called the cutting phase, where I’m going to be starved and so rude to everyone. I can only apologize for the person I’m going to become in a few months’ time.”
As for who’s playing He-Man’s iconic villain Skeletor, Leto is stepping into the role. Alongside Leto is Brie, who’s playing one of Skeletor's most powerful allies, Evil-Lyn. A trio of Skeletor’s henchmen have also been cast: Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man, and Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops.
While casting for major roles is happening now, minor parts won’t be filled until a later date. Therefore, it’s a good idea to bookmark our main casting page for updates. Or, if you don’t have one already, securing an agent can help actors land an audition for a high-profile project.
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The new “Masters of the Universe” movie is scheduled to hit theaters on June 5, 2026, in the middle of the summer tentpole season.
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