AtCinemaCon, Amazon shared a new update forMasters of the Universe, which is slated for a 2026 release. Based on the beloved franchise, the upcoming movie will provide a live-action story that follows He-Man/Prince Adam Glenn, Keldor/Skeletor, Teela, and Professor Evelyn Powers/Evil-Lyn.Masters of the Universe’s castincludes Nicholas Galitzine, Jared Leto, Camila Mendes, and Alison Brie.
Recently, at CinemaCon 2025, whereScreenRantwas in attendance, the studio showed new behind-the-scenes footage forMasters of the Universe.The footage includes shots of He-Man’s swordand the iconic dialogue"By the power of Grayskull!“A blend of practical and VFX effects are also highlighted, as are physical sets and accurate costumes from the cartoon series. Check out a description of the footage below:
A BTS clip shows He-Man’s sword, with the director talking about the toys he had as a kid. “By the power of Grayskull!” is heard in the background. We see a lot of practical effects (mixed with VFX of course), accurate costumes from the cartoon, including Teela, Man at Arms, Skeletor, and huge physical sets. It ends with He-Man’s hair blowing in the wind.
What This Means For Masters Of The Universe
It Will Please Longtime Fans Of The Franchise
The behind-the-scenes footage shown at CinemaCon indicates that, in terms of the aesthetic, the upcoming movie will be faithful to the franchise.Masters of the Universe’s charactershave distinct costumes that are integral to their characters. It bodes well that the movie’s costumes are accurate compared to the costumes from the cartoon series and thatthe iconic looks of He-Man, Skeletor, and the other characters remain intact.
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The emphasis on practical effects and physical sets is also highly promising. WhileMasters of the Universeis a deeply fantastical story, practical effects and massive physical sets can help bring a sense of authenticity to the world that is being brought to life. This kind of creative approach, along with the director’s comments,demonstrates the love and care for the franchise’s history, which will be felt in the upcoming movie.
Our Take On The Masters Of The Universe BTS Footage
It Can Meet The High Expectations
The details included in the behind-the-scenes footage make me eager to seeHe-Man and Skeletor fight. The movie seems like it will have the necessary scale and high production value to do the grandiose story justice. It will hopefully not be too long before footage or first-look images are publicly released, which can showcase the accurate costumes and other impressive elements that were teased at CinemaCon. Expectations are high, butMasters of the Universeseems like it has what it takes to meet those expectations.
