{"id":807209,"date":"2026-05-19T10:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/807209\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T10:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:13:14","slug":"masters-of-the-universe-first-reactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/807209\/","title":{"rendered":"Masters of the Universe First Reactions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tBy the Power of Grayskull!!! He-Man and the gang have landed on Earth following the world premiere of Masters of the Universe<\/a> at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles on Monday evening.<\/p>\n

\n\tWhile official critics\u2019 reviews for Travis Knight<\/a>\u2018s live-action adaptation of the Mattel media and toys franchise are embargoed till much closer to Masters\u2018 release date of June 5, Amazon MGM Studios<\/a> allowed premiere attendees to release brief social media reaction after the screening.<\/p>\n

\n\tMasters tells the story of Prince Adam of Eternia who as a child crash lands on Earth and is separated from his Sword of Power. Adam is raised on Earth as the pretty average Adam Glenn but his life changes when he is reunited with his sword. He returns to save his ruined homeland, and faces off against the evil Skeletor.<\/p>\n

\n\tIn-demand British actor Nicholas Galitzine<\/a> as Prince Adam\/Adam Glenn\/He-Man, with Jared Leto<\/a> playing Skeletor. The all-star cast also features Idris Elba<\/a> as Man-at-Arms and Camila Mendes as Teela, Alison Brie<\/a> as Evil-Lyn, Morena Baccarin<\/a> as Sorceress and Kristen Wiig<\/a> as Roboto. <\/p>\n

\n\tThe cast also includes Eire Farrell (young Teela), James Purefoy<\/a> (King Randor), J\u00f3hannes Haukur J\u00f3hannesson (Malcolm \/ Fisto), Charlotte Riley (Queen Marlena Glenn), Sasheer Zamata (Suzie), James Wilkinson (Mekaneck), Haf\u00fe\u00f3r J\u00fal\u00edus Bj\u00f6rnsson (Goat Man), Kojo Attah (Tri-Klops), and Jon Xue Zhang (Ram-Man).<\/p>\n

\n\tMasters first appeared as IP when Mattel released a toy line in 1982. The following year, the classic Filmation animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe debuted. A live-action Masters of the Universe film starring Dolph Lundgren as Adam\/He-Man hit theaters in 1987 but bombed at the box office. Various Hollywood studios have attempted to reboot the property as a feature film with little success until Amazon acquired the rights in 2024. <\/p>\n

\n\tSee a selection of the social media reaction to Masters of the Universe below.<\/p>\n

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#MastersOfTheUniverse<\/a> director Travis Knight has a genuine reverence for all the incarnations of the He-Man character the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE action figures, animated & cinematic iterations. Easter Eggs are incorporated with craft & care. I got a little misty at 1 point.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Bound to be one of the biggest surprises of 2026 for me \u2014 I loved MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE.<\/p>\n

I’m a huge fan of a lot of the folks involved, but it was never really my thing growing up and I kind of assumed the same would be true now. Also, based on what I do know of the source\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/u0ecHjbWgM<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Nicholas Galitzine looks the part in #MastersOfTheUniverse<\/a> (and how!) but it\u2019s his comedic timing that steals the show. Knowingly cartoonish, packed with 80s vibes (the soundtrack!), and Jared Leto camps it up vocally as Skeletor. Slightly risqu\u00e9, but mostly family-friendly fun. pic.twitter.com\/EoRlS4l2dl<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Peter Gray (@ratedPDG) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is a hell of a lot of fun. Nicholas Galitzine brings a sweetness to Adam Glenn that makes his take on He-Man memorable and also a fascinating take on masculinity. Fun, fun, fun and features The Man by The Killers so I was IN! pic.twitter.com\/6misEcxupu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Rachel Leishman (@RachelLeishman) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Masters of the Universe revives Saturday morning cartoon magic with massive action, silly laughs, and real heart! Eternia looks like Rudy Obrero\u2019s box art brought to life in full technicolor glory. And yes, MOTU is absolutely all about them muscles \ud83d\udcaa@mastersmovie<\/a> @BigGoldBelt<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JLGYGhoVEt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 K.E.V.I.N. Fenix (@FenixDKevin) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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TRULY EPIC!#MastersOfTheUniverse<\/a> captures the magic of classic 80s cartoons with modern visuals, crowd pleasing action, and adrenaline fueled battles that will give you chills. A nostalgic fantasy adventure that reminds adults what made Saturday morning cartoons feel legendary pic.twitter.com\/E40jgUE5Cr<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Big Gold Belt Media (@BigGoldBelt) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I LOVED #MastersoftheUniverse<\/a>! Both a love-letter to all things He-Man and a beautiful, bombastic fantasy\/sci-fi crowd pleaser that wears its heart on its sleeve. It\u2019s insane this movie exists but I\u2019m so happy it does. I had the biggest smile on my face the whole way through. pic.twitter.com\/ZeHwvhBtAk<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Killian (@chriskillian) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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If you missed the hopeful, bright, and upbeat joy that the 1980s once possessed, you have the power to find it again by watching #MastersoftheUniverse<\/a>. A film bursting with so much life and fun you truly won\u2019t want it to end\u2026 but boy oh boy when it does end \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

\u2014 Maggie Lovitt (@maggieofthetown) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#MastersoftheUniverse<\/a> has a very fun, weird, yet enjoyable last 20 minutes or so. As for the rest of the movie? It\u2019s a mess. Serious played for laughs, laughs played for emotion, it works, it doesn\u2019t, it really tries but ends up being too awkward. Great end credits scenes though. pic.twitter.com\/IINjM5uS84<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I HAVE THE POWER to tell you that #MastersOfTheUniverse<\/a> is what happens when you watch the cartoon, grab your action figures, & make your own adventure. An absolute blast, laugh out loud funny, and a Fisto-powered punch of heart. I loved it. Everything you could want. pic.twitter.com\/jxQWVvknwx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 BJ Colangelo (@bjcolangelo) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Masters of the Universe is everything this \u201980s kid wanted and more. It\u2019s gloriously campy, wildly entertaining, and nonstop fun from beginning to end. Travis Knight completely understood the assignment and delivered exactly what fans of this franchise have been waiting for.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/QrbYzSO1oO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The best thing about Masters of the Universe is that it fully embraces its roots as an over-the-top 80s cartoon come to life. <\/p>\n

The film never takes itself too seriously, leans completely into the cheese factor, and proudly wears its heart on its sleeve. Instead of trying to turn\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/L2V2TUCkgr<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I kinda really wasn’t vibing with this for a bit, but once it finally finds its footing, it’s undeniably fun and unapologetically proud of its fantastical camp. Skeletor already in contention for one of the most memorable villains of the year \ud83d\ude2d https:\/\/t.co\/EougT0IgKE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is like a sister film to the first Thor. Struggles to find its footing in the first half, but once it locks on its themes of fragile masculinity and ego, it makes way for an incredibly fun time that’s also visually stimulating. Nicholas Galitzine is great! pic.twitter.com\/w0sprjgNZw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#MastersOfTheUniverse<\/a> has THE POWER! It genuinely feels like a Saturday morning cartoon come to life on the big screen. It\u2019s colourful, vibrant, action-packed, and leans very hard into its cartoonish nature. <\/p>\n

It feels made for those who grew up with the characters in the 80s and\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/txbyoiEzRC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nick L\u2019Barrow \u2013 Interviews and Reviews (@nicksflicksfix) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#MastersofTheUniverse<\/a> is any 80s kids dream come true. It’s campy in the absolute BEST way possible. The call backs to the series are incredible and beautifully nostalgic. I love that this cast goes all in and shows what made the original such a classic. Leto’s Skeletor NAILS IT pic.twitter.com\/aZzPcvnCwN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Junior Felix (@JuniorFett) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#MastersoftheUniverse<\/a> made me feel like a kid again! This film had such a sense of play and humor. A huge kudos to the artists that brought Eternia to life- it\u2019s beautiful to look at, and they nailed the character designs. I\u2019m still beaming! Big laughs. Big action. Big muscles.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Law\u26a1\ufe0f (@LawJSharma) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#MastersOfTheUniverse<\/a> is a movie that knows what it is and leans HARD into it. And I couldn\u2019t be any happier that they did. A few problems and tired tropes here and there, but this movie is as He-Man as it gets!<\/p>\n

Inject Daniel Pemberton\u2019s score in my veins NOW. pic.twitter.com\/NK5hiLy197<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Comic Nerd \u26a1\ufe0f\ud83d\udde1\ufe0f (MOTU HYPE!!) (@ThatDorkyGuy) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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It’s clear that everyone involved with MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE has such an unabashed passion for the source material and its impact on their creativity. While at times feeling like a relic from the 2010s IP grab, it finds its strength in proudly embracing the quirky, campy,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/nUaNccHnz4<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Pains me to say it, but Jared Leto is genuinely unrecognizable and very, VERY good in MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. He and Brie understood the assignment. Skeletor and Evil-Lyn steal the whole damn thing. pic.twitter.com\/O31oQQHNKh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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