Amazon’s Live-Action ‘Masters of the Universe’ Trailer Reveals Jared Leto as Skeletor
The trailer highlights Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man returning to Eternia to reclaim the Sword of Power against Jared Leto's Skeletor before the film's June 5 release.
- On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Amazon MGM and Mattel Studios released the second trailer for Masters of the Universe, revealing Jared Leto as villain Skeletor ahead of the film's June 5, 2026 theatrical debut.
- Directed by Travis Knight, the live-action adaptation brings the "80s toy line and animated series to life" as Prince Adam, played by Nicholas Galitzine, returns to Eternia after 15 years to reclaim his destiny as He-Man.
- Galitzine joins an ensemble cast including Camila Mendes as Teela and Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, while Alison Brie features as Evil-Lyn and James Purefoy appears as King Randor.
- The trailer showcases Adam wielding the Sword of Power to ignite super-human abilities during his return to Eternia, with fans responding enthusiastically to the footage and Galitzine's performance.
- Mattel Studios hopes the project establishes a new live-action franchise, potentially mirroring Barbie's success, as director Knight previously found tonal balance with Bumblebee.
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Until we meet again: Watch Jared Leto as Skeletor in new 'Masters of the Universe' trailer
Still from ‘Masters of the Universe.’ (Amazon MGM Studios) A new trailer for the upcoming movie Masters of the Universe is out now and gives a closer look at Jared Leto as Skeletor. The Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman plays the main villain in the live-action adaptation of the famed Mattel franchise. While Skeletor was silent in the previously released teaser, we hear him speak a few lines in the trailer, including warning He-Man, “You may have…
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