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Mattel Chief Says 'Masters of the Universe' Director's Cut Left Her 'Blown Away'

The early cut underscores Mattel's push to scale its unified film–TV operation with Amazon MGM financing.

Overview

  • The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on June 5, 2026.
  • Travis Knight directs, with Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Jared Leto as Skeletor, alongside Alison Brie, Camila Mendes and Idris Elba.
  • Brenner described a massive production that used multiple sound stages and eight back lots with towering creature performers.
  • She said the project will be Mattel Studios’ second theatrical feature following Barbie as the company builds a unified film–TV pipeline.
  • Coverage notes some industry commentary cautioning against marketing heavily around Leto after Morbius, reflecting outside box-office concerns.