At CinemaCon, Amazon shared a new update for Masters of the Universe, which is slated for a 2026 release. Based on the beloved franchise, the upcoming movie will provide a live-action story that follows He-Man/Prince Adam Glenn, Keldor/Skeletor, Teela, and Professor Evelyn Powers/Evil-Lyn. Masters of the Universe‘s cast includes Nicholas Galitzine, Jared Leto, Camila Mendes, and Alison Brie.

Recently, at CinemaCon 2025, where ScreenRant was in attendance, the studio showed new behind-the-scenes footage for Masters of the Universe. The footage includes sH๏τs of He-Man’s sword and the iconic dialogue “By the power of Grayskull!” A blend of practical and VFX effects are also highlighted, as are physical sets and accurate costumes from the cartoon series. Check out a description of the footage below:

A BTS clip shows He-Man’s sword, with the director talking about the toys he had as a kid. “By the power of Grayskull!” is heard in the background. We see a lot of practical effects (mixed with VFX of course), accurate costumes from the cartoon, including Teela, Man at Arms, Skeletor, and huge physical sets. It ends with He-Man’s hair blowing in the wind.

What This Means For Masters Of The Universe

It Will Please Longtime Fans Of The Franchise

The behind-the-scenes footage shown at CinemaCon indicates that, in terms of the aesthetic, the upcoming movie will be faithful to the franchise. Masters of the Universe‘s characters have distinct costumes that are integral to their characters. It bodes well that the movie’s costumes are accurate compared to the costumes from the cartoon series and that the iconic looks of He-Man, Skeletor, and the other characters remain intact.

The emphasis on practical effects and physical sets is also highly promising. While Masters of the Universe is a deeply fantastical story, practical effects and mᴀssive physical sets can help bring a sense of authenticity to the world that is being brought to life. This kind of creative approach, along with the director’s comments, demonstrates the love and care for the franchise’s history, which will be felt in the upcoming movie.

Our Take On The Masters Of The Universe BTS Footage

It Can Meet The High Expectations

The details included in the behind-the-scenes footage make me eager to see He-Man and Skeletor fight. The movie seems like it will have the necessary scale and high production value to do the grandiose story justice. It will hopefully not be too long before footage or first-look images are publicly released, which can showcase the accurate costumes and other impressive elements that were teased at CinemaCon. Expectations are high, but Masters of the Universe seems like it has what it takes to meet those expectations.

Source: Amazon MGM