Live-Action Masters of the Universe Film Heads to Prime Video
The film's rapid transition from theatrical release to streaming on Prime Video, just over a month after its Japanese premiere, signals a shift in distribution strategy for big-budget franchise adaptations.
Key Facts
- The live-action film "Masters of the Universe" begins streaming on Prime Video on July 22.
- The film was released in Japanese theaters on June 5 through Sony Pictures Entertainment.
- Nicholas Galitzine stars as He-Man, and Dolph Lundgren makes a cameo appearance.
- Travis Knight directed the film, which is the second live-action adaptation after the 1987 film.
- The story follows Prince Adam of Eternia who returns to his homeworld to battle the evil Skeletor.
Reporting from 2 sources: Cinema Today, Denfaminicogamer.
The live-action film "Masters of the Universe," starring Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, will begin streaming on Prime Video on July 22, according to Cinema Today. The film was released in Japanese theaters on June 5 through Sony Pictures Entertainment and is still screening. This is the second live-action adaptation of the Mattel toy franchise, following the 1987 film. Directed by Travis Knight of "Bumblebee," the story follows Prince Adam of Eternia, who was sent to Earth as a child during a war. Fifteen years later, he finds the legendary Power Sword and returns to his home planet, now ruled by the evil Skeletor. Adam transforms into the mightiest warrior He-Man to battle the evil army. Dolph Lundgren, who played He-Man in the 1987 film, makes a cameo appearance. The franchise originated with Mattel action figures and has expanded into anime, comics, and games, including a recent Netflix anime series.
Director Travis Knight said the film aims to "respect that history and what fans love, while also welcoming new fans," according to Cinema Today. The film is produced by Amazon MGM Studios. Knight previously directed the live-action "Bumblebee" and the stop-motion film "Kubo and the Two Strings."
Nicholas Galitzine, who plays Prince Adam and He-Man, is known for roles in "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart" and "Red, White & Royal Blue." The story follows Adam, sent to Earth as a child during a war on his home planet Eternia. Fifteen years later, he finds the Power Sword and returns to Eternia, which has fallen under the rule of Skeletor.
The franchise originated with Mattel action figures in the 1980s and has since expanded into anime, comics, and video games. A Netflix anime series was released in recent years. The 1987 live-action film starring Dolph Lundgren, who appears in a cameo role in this new adaptation, is the only prior live-action version.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Cinema Today 早くも！『マスターズ・オブ・ユニバース』Prime Videoで独占配信決定
- Denfaminicogamer 「ヒーマン」の実写映画『マスターズ・オブ・ユニバース』がPrime Videoで近日配信。伝説の剣「パワーソード」を手に悪の軍団に立ち向かうアクションファンタジー