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Variety: He-Man/Masters of the Universe Movie Set for 2026
Posted on 5/6/24 at 10:36 am
Posted on 5/6/24 at 10:36 am
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The long-awaited live-action “Masters of the Universe” movie is one step closer to becoming a reality, with Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films dating the project for worldwide theatrical release on June 5, 2026.
Travis Knight (“Kubo and the Two Strings,” “Bumblebee”) is on board to direct the film adaptation of the popular franchise, with Chris Butler writing the screenplay, following initial drafts written by David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee. Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner, Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch are producing.
According to its official synopsis, “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!”
Casting on the project has yet to be announced, but news that “Masters of the Universe” is officially back on track is a welcome bulletin for fans of the popular Mattel franchise, which began in 1982 as a line of action figures, followed by the animated series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” in 1983.
The Amazon MGM/Mattel-backed movie comes after a previous (and pricey) live-action adaptation was scrapped at Netflix, with the Nee brothers at the helm and Kyle Allen announced to star. In July 2023, Variety exclusively revealed Netflix was no longer moving forward after nearly $30 million had been spent on developing the project.
The project’s implosion at Netflix was just the latest false start for He-Man and friends, who’ve been journeying to the big screen since 2007, Variety’s Matt Donnelly wrote, explaining that “it’s a long road that’s crossed through two other studios, Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures, and countless writers and directors like Jon M. Chu and McG.”
By November, though, Amazon MGM had set its sights on bringing the blonde barbarian to the big screen, particularly given that Courtenay Valenti, the studio’s new head of theatrical film and streaming, and Mattel Films had just struck the box office jackpot with the $1.4 billion box office success and Oscar buzz of “Barbie.” Valenti had been head of production at Warner Bros., where she worked on the film starring and produced by Margot Robbie and directed by Greta Gerwig.
He-Man and “Barbie” are just the tip of the iceberg for Mattel Films, which has built a robust slate based on the company’s dozens of children’s toys. Among the properties in active development are “Barney,” produced by Daniel Kaluuya; “Bob the Builder,” with Anthony Ramos starring and producing alongside Jennifer Lopez; “Polly Pocket,” written by Lena Dunham and 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.
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/masters-of-the-universe-movie-amazon-mgm-travis-knight-release-date-1235989182/
Posted on 5/6/24 at 10:40 am to VoxDawg
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The long-awaited live-action “Masters of the Universe” movie
Long awaited? By who? We already have a live action movie.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 10:45 am to SUB
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Long awaited? By who? We already have a live action movie.
Exactly. No need to mess with perfection.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 10:45 am to SUB
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Long awaited? By who? We already have a live action movie.
exactly .
No one is talking around the water cooler saying "We have got to get a He Man movie soon baws!".
Posted on 5/6/24 at 10:48 am to VoxDawg
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According to its official synopsis, “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!”
I have a hard time imagining this not being a cheese fest
Posted on 5/6/24 at 10:49 am to CBandits82
Popular IP and the only movie is 40 years old so of course the idiots here say no one is interested.
Anyways, Alan Ritchson has to be the top choice for the role.
Anyways, Alan Ritchson has to be the top choice for the role.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 10:54 am to Dairy Sanders
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Popular IP and the only movie is 40 years old so of course the idiots here say no one is interested.
Is He-Man still a "popular IP"? How so?
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I have a hard time imagining this not being a cheese fest
Honestly, something like He-Man should be a cheese fest to some degree. Taking it overly seriously is a mistake I think.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 11:05 am to Dairy Sanders
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the only movie is 40 years old
The funny thing is that the 80s movie is something akin to whatever nonsense would be generated these days - barely recognizable when compared to the source material beyond names/locations.
Earth is an unknown alien planet from Eternia's perspective. I don't know why they always attempt to shoehorn some connection with our planet when there isn't one there. Not to my recollection, at any rate.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 11:07 am to CocomoLSU
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Honestly, something like He-Man should be a cheese fest to some degree. Taking it overly seriously is a mistake I think.
Netflix did an animated version in 2021. It was a hot mess garbage woke fest. Adam/He-Man was an emasculated wimp who lost his powers and had to be rescued by Teela, who was portrayed as a muscular lesbian with a half-shaved head and a black girlfriend.
If this is the direction the live action film will take, then HELL NO!
This post was edited on 5/6/24 at 11:09 am
Posted on 5/6/24 at 11:10 am to VoxDawg
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The funny thing is that the 80s movie is something akin to whatever nonsense would be generated these days - barely recognizable when compared to the source material beyond names/locations.
Reading the synopsis, this was my first thought.
The original movie (which was by Cannon, when it was literally imploding, mind you) had this exact issue. So they're doubling down? Why?
Posted on 5/6/24 at 11:15 am to SlowFlowPro
MOTU is the first tentpole toy/cartoon franchise from the 80s that I can think of that hasn't enjoyed some manner of renaissance. I know that ill-begotten Kevin Smith nonsense from a few years ago on Netflix should count, but it didn't get traction and the lion's share of the attention was negative.
ThunderCats & Silver Hawks were great cartoons, but the toys never really landed. Not like GI Joe, Transformers & Star Wars.
ThunderCats & Silver Hawks were great cartoons, but the toys never really landed. Not like GI Joe, Transformers & Star Wars.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 11:35 am to Dairy Sanders
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Anyways, Alan Ritchson has to be the top choice for the role.
Or Elliot Page.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 11:45 am to AUCom96
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Or Elliot Page.
He/She/Man/Woman will be non-binary.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 11:49 am to VoxDawg
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MOTU is the first tentpole toy/cartoon franchise from the 80s that I can think of that hasn't enjoyed some manner of renaissance.
I think it's just too expensive, hence why it works as a cartoon.
I mean sword and sandals stuff isn't really popular, but adding that in space? Only the MCU at its peak could consider pulling that off, given the cost.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 12:03 pm to Dairy Sanders
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Anyways, Alan Ritchson has to be the top choice for the role.
Matters not who is playing He Man. Whomever the chick is in the film will be the star and best warrior.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 12:05 pm to LouisianaLonghorn
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Adam/He-Man was an emasculated wimp who lost his powers and had to be rescued by Teela, who was portrayed as a muscular lesbian with a half-shaved head and a black girlfriend.
i googled exactly this and was disappointed.
because it appears true.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 12:39 pm to SUB
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Long awaited? By who? We already have a live action movie.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 12:41 pm to VoxDawg
Will Mo-Larr, Eternian Dentist, appear?
Posted on 5/6/24 at 1:02 pm to 3nOut
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because it appears true.
I warned you. Even mighty Skeletor isn't spared the humiliation. He is relegated to background character status and sidelined for much of the movie, as Evil-Lyn assumes the role of main villain.
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