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Masters of the Universe streams on Prime Video on July 22, about 47 days after its theatrical release; the film stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man, Jared Leto as Skeletor, with Camila Mendes and Idris Elba, directed by Travis Knight. The production cost was about $170 million; it opened domestically to $29.4 million, finished with $64.6 million domestic and $113.3 million worldwide, and holds a 67% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Masters of the Universe will stream on Prime Video on July 22, 2026, following a theatrical run that grossed about $113 million worldwide on a production budget near $200 million. The Mattel-based live-action film stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man (Adam) and Jared Leto as Skeletor, with Camila Mendes, Idris Elba and others in supporting roles. Amazon MGM acquired the rights in 2024, marking the franchise’s second live-action adaptation after the 1987 film.
Nicholas Galitzine will portray Hoyt Richards, the world‑famous male supermodel, in a new Gus Van Sant movie. Richards, 64, rose to prominence modeling for houses including Versace, Ralph Lauren and Burberry and is the subject of HBO’s Bring Me the Beauties, which covers his involvement with a doomsday cult. Plot details for the Van Sant project haven’t been revealed.
Nicholas Galitzine will star as former top male supermodel Hoyt Richards in a new feature film with Gus Van Sant in talks to direct; details of the story are being kept under wraps, and Richards rose to fame in the late 1980s among models like Crawford and Campbell, fronting campaigns for major brands.
Nicholas Galitzine is set to portray fashion icon Hoyt Richards in an as-yet-untitled biopic with Gus Van Sant in talks to direct; Richards was a leading male model in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and details on the film’s attachments or title have not been disclosed.
A big-budget misfire: Masters of the Universe bungles its take on masculinity by layering a half-real-world Oklahoma detour into a patchy script, leaving the characters underdeveloped and the message muddled as IP-driven spectacle overruns any cohesive storytelling.
Travis Knight’s Masters of the Universe reimagines He-Man as a gentle, self-doubting hero led by Nicholas Galitzine’s charm, pairing campy humor with a modern take on masculinity; Jared Leto’s Skeletor steals scenes while the film leans into nostalgia, delivering a zippy, campy ride that mostly works but is hampered by a blunt script and dated visuals.
IndieWire’s David Ehrlich argues Travis Knight’s Masters of the Universe is a vividly colorful, toyetic blockbuster that leans on Barbie-style irreverence and a Star Wars/Marvel vibe but never truly reinvents He-Man; the action is bright yet weightless, performances shine in spots (Alison Brie’s Evil-Lyn; Jared Leto’s Skeletor; Nicholas Galitzine’s earnest Adam), but the film remains derivative with a long 141-minute runtime and a lukewarm Grade C+.
The Hollywood Reporter’s review finds Masters of the Universe leaning hard into camp and fan service, with Nicholas Galitzine delivering earnest humor as Prince Adam turning into He-Man and Jared Leto delivering some entertaining moments as Skeletor; however, the nonstop jokiness often lands as cringey rather than funny, resulting in kinetic action that lacks real stakes and makes the film more of a nostalgia-driven entry for fans than a strong doorway for newcomers, with post-credits teases suggesting sequels.
Entertainment outlets are mixed on Masters of the Universe: some laud the film’s humor, energy, and standout turns from Nicholas Galitzine and Jared Leto, while others fault its tonal muddiness and overstuffed approach. Rotten Tomatoes sits at 74% as critics weigh a fan-service-heavy, ambitious live-action He-Man movie that some see as a joy for hardcore fans and others as a misfire.
Deadline’s review hails Masters of the Universe (2026) as a playful, nostalgia‑soaked reboot led by Nicholas Galitzine’s charming Adam/He‑Man, with a witty script, strong supporting turns (Mendes, Elba, Leto) and glossy production from Travis Knight, making the Amazon MGM Studios release a fun, entertaining ride for fans and newcomers alike.
LA hosted the world premiere of Masters of the Universe with Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, and Idris Elba leading the red carpet; a highlight featured Galitzine posing with Dolph Lundgren and the Sword of Power, as a gallery showcased appearances from Morena Baccarin, Emma Krokdal, Sasheer Zamata and others.
The live-action Masters of the Universe world premiere sparked broadly positive early buzz from critics and fans who praised its nostalgic homage to the 80s cartoon, bold visuals, action, and heart, with a few mixed takes on pacing; the film directed by Travis Knight stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man alongside Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Jared Leto, and Alison Brie, and arrives in theaters June 5.
Premiere reactions for Travis Knight’s live‑action Masters of the Universe celebrate a neon, nostalgia‑driven fantasy with a strong cast—Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Idris Elba as Man‑At‑Arms, Camila Mendes as Teela, and Jared Leto as Skeletor—while critics’ reviews remain embargoed ahead of the June 5 release; social posts from attendees praise the film’s campy energy and heart for fans of the 80s franchise.
The Masters of the Universe live-action trailer has sparked mixed online reactions: fans praise the ambitious visuals and performances (Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn) and director Travis Knight’s proven action chops, while others criticize Jared Leto’s Skeletor and lament the absence of Orko. The trailer leans into MCU-style crowd-pleasing energy and nostalgia, and many hope it will finally deliver a successful He-Man movie, potentially surpassing the 1987 version.