Almost 40 years later, Eternia is once again being adapted into a feature film.
The film was released in cinemas in 1987. «Masters of the Universe» — the first feature film based on Mattel action figures. However, despite its immense popularity among fans, it was far from a success. Starring Dolph Lundgren, Courteney Cox, and Frank Langella, the film is notorious as a box office flop.
He-Man and his friends are perhaps best known for their cartoon versions. The toys were originally adapted into a successful animated series. «He-Man and the Masters of the Universe» , and despite the film's failure, the characters continue to thrive in animation and comics. The series eventually received a revival on Netflix.
Now Hollywood is giving He-Man, Skeletor, and the rest of their heroes another chance at box office success with a brand-new adaptation. «Masters of the Universe» Set in 2026, the story follows Prince Adam, a young warrior who discovers his true destiny with the Mighty Sword while battling the evil Skeletor. Ultimately, Adam must save his homeland by becoming the all-powerful He-Man.
The film stars new faces such as Nicholas Galitzine from the TV series "« Bottoms »" and Camila Mendes from «Riverdale» , as well as film veterans Idris Elba, Kristen Wiig and Jared Leto.
Want to know how the new live-action stars differ from their original animated counterparts? Scroll down for the guide. Entertainment Weekly in a new way the cast of "Masters of the Universe"« .
01 of 09
Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man
Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man; He-Man in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios; Mattel/Universal Television
Nicholas Galitzine takes on the role of the heroic Prince Adam, also known as He-Man. The former heir to Eternia, Adam was forced to leave his home planet at a young age and grew up on Earth.
Galitsin is a relatively new face in Hollywood, but he's come a long way. You might recognize the young Brit from his breakout role in the Amazon Prime Video original film. «Red, White, and Royal Blue» , based on the 2019 novel of the same name. He gained further fame for his roles in films "Bottom"« (2023) , "The Idea of You"« (2024) и released this year «The Sheep Detectives» .
Galitsin has proven his skill in comedic acting and seems perfect for the role of the comically masculine He-Man.
In an exclusive interview with EW, discussing his challenging physical transformation for the role, Galitzine admitted that he "learned a lot about myself and how far I'm willing to go and really suffer for this... It's really not for the faint of heart.".
02 of 09
Camila Mendes as Tila
Camila Mendes as Teela; Teela in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios; Mattel/Universal Television
Camila Mendes made a splash playing Veronica Lodge for all seven seasons of the twisted melodrama «Riverdale» on the CW channel.
She also starred in films such as «Palm Springs» (2020), «"Revenge"» (2022), «"Improved"» (2024) and «"The Idiot"» (2025), where she also acted as a producer.
В in the film "Masters of the Universe"« Mendes plays Teela, He-Man's primary love interest and Duncan's adopted daughter. She is also the captain of the Eternian Guard and Adam's lieutenant.
In an exclusive interview with EW, Mendes , Reflecting on her character, she said: "It's hard to talk about Tila without talking about her relationship with her father, because I think a lot of her character is tied to how I think she was let down as a child.".
03 of 09
Idris Elba as Duncan
Idris Elba as Duncan; Duncan in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios; Mattel/Universal Television
Idris Elba rose to fame with his first roles in the HBO crime drama «The Wire» . The A-list star has starred in a wide variety of projects, from blockbusters to «"Pacific Rim"» (2013), «Thor: Ragnarok» (2017) - to dramas such as «House of Dynamite» (2025), and low-budget action films such as «"Beast"» (2022).
Elba also won a Golden Globe for his role in the British psychological thriller «Luther.
He now plays the role of Duncan, also known as the Warrior. He is Teela's adoptive father and King Randor's most trusted general. He is also one of Adam's heroic warriors.
Speaking at a virtual press conference film "Masters of the Universe"« In June, Elba said of Duncan: "My character is basically a father. He loves his child. And he's constantly haunted by a sense of loss. I really immersed myself in that. It was a lot of fun playing that role.".
04 of 09
Morena Baccarin as the sorceress
Morena Baccarin as Sorceress; Sorceress in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Credit: Amazon MGM Studios; Mattel/Universal Television)
You might recognize Morena Baccarin from her appearances in sci-fi series such as «Stargate SG-1» и «Firefly. However, she gained even more fame after playing Vanessa, Wade Wilson's love interest, in all three films. about Deadpool .
However, her filmography extends far beyond Marvel. Baccarin boasts an impressive portfolio, having starred in films such as «"Greenland » (2020) and «Wrecking Crew» (2026), and has also appeared on television numerous times.
She joins the He-Man universe as Sorceress, Teela's biological mother. Sorceress is the current guardian of Castle Grayskull and possesses a vast wealth of magical knowledge.
05 of 09
Jared Leto as Skeletor
Jared Leto as Skeletor; Skeletor in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios; Mattel/Universal Television
Jared Leto stars as He-Man's nemesis, Skeletor. This gaunt villain is a sorcerer who stole the throne of Eternia from King Randor and now rules it with a tyrannical hand. However, it is Skeletor's atrocities that become the catalyst for Adam's transformation into He-Man.
Leto's name is well known in Hollywood, having starred in films such as «Tron: Ares» (2025) , "Morbius"« (2022), «Suicide Squad» (2016) and «Dallas Buyers Club» (2013) — For the latter, he won an Oscar. Since 2002, he has also been the frontman of the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars.
06 of 09
Alison Brie as Evil Lynn
Alison Brie as Evil-Lynn; Evil-Lynn in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios; Mattel/Universal Television
Actress from TV series "Mad Men" and "Firefly"« и «"Community"» joins «To the Masters of the Universe» as Skeletor's right-hand woman, Evil Lynn. She is a sorceress who betrayed Eternia to ally with the villains.
If you missed the horror movie "« Together »" starring Alison Brie last summer, where she starred alongside her husband Dave Franco, you can see her in a variety of films and TV series.
After making a triumphant debut as Annie Edison on the NBC sitcom,« Community"» Brie has become a recognizable face in pop culture, appearing in both big-budget films and independent films. After starring in «Masters of the Universe» she will appear in the upcoming in the film "The Revisionist"« starring Dustin Hoffman and André Holland. The film is scheduled to premiere at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.
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07 of 09
Johannes Haukur Johannesson as Fisto
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Fisto; Fisto in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios; Mattel/Universal Television
Icelandic actor Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson will play Fisto, Duncan's younger brother and Teela's uncle. He is one of Adam's heroic warriors and fights with his signature metal fist.
Even if you're unfamiliar with Johannesson's name, you've probably seen him before. The actor has appeared in TV series such as «Game of Thrones» (played by Lem Lemonclock) and «The Heirs» (Oscar Gudjohnsen) He also appeared in films such as «The Sisters Brothers» (2018) and «Atomic Blonde» (2017) .
08 of 09
John Xue Zhang as Ram Man
John Xue Zhang as Ram Man; Ram Man in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios; Mattel/Universal Television
Ram Man is another member of the Heroic Warriors whose name comes from his signature attack: a headbutt.
The role of Ram Man will be played by John Xue Zhang, a British actor, stuntman and martial artist whose credits include films such as «Kraven Hunter» (2024), «The Eternals» (2021), «Doctor Strange» (2016) and «Now You See Me 2» (2016) .
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Kristen Wiig as Roboto
Kristen Wiig as Roboto; Roboto in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios; Mattel/Universal Television
Graduate SNL Kristen Wiig voices Roboto, another character from the He-Man universe whose name perfectly suits her persona. Roboto is a heroic warrior whose immense strength and defensive abilities are enhanced by her metallic body.
Wiig is a charming comedic presence, a crowd favorite during her time on SNL , she continued to bring big laughs to the big screen in films such as «Bridesmaids in Vegas» (2011) and «Zoolander 2» (2016), as well as in more dramatic roles such as «The Skeleton Twins» (2014) and «The Diary of a Teenage Girl» (2015).
She recently starred in both seasons of the series «"Palm Royale" on Apple TV. Her next film, «"Cut Off", directed by Jonah Hill, has yet to be announced as of May. According to The Hollywood Reporter , the film's release date is still unknown .
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