Some live action Masters of the Universe news has it that it is now closer to becoming a reality with Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films dating the project for worldwide theatrical release on 5th June 2026.
Chris Butler is to write the latest screenplay after initial drafts written by David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee with an official synopsis stating that “Masters of the Universe” introduces a 10-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,” the synopsis explains, “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!”
Directing will be Travis Knight who did such a good job with the Transformers spin off, ‘Bumblebee’. No news yet though on casting.
The live action Masters of the Universe news comes after a previous (and pricey) live-action adaptation was scrapped at Netflix after nearly $30 million had been spent on developing the project. Previous to this two other studios, Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures, and countless writers and directors like Jon M. Chu and McG. and have also been involved in trying to get it to the big screen also.
Mattel Films had just struck the box office jackpot with the $1.4 billion box office success and Oscar buzz of “Barbie” and is just the tip of the iceberg for Mattel Films, which has a whole load of films lined up based on the company’s children’s toys and at present includes “Barney,” produced by Daniel Kaluuya; “Bob the Builder,” with Anthony Ramos starring and producing alongside Jennifer Lopez; “Polly Pocket,” starring Lily Collins; “Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots” starring Vin Diesel; an “American Girl” doll movie; a “Hot Wheels” movie produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot; and a Magic 8 Ball movie with Blumhouse.
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