Masters of the Universe hailed as “perfect” as first reactions land ahead of release

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Early reactions to the new Masters of the Universe movie, starring Nicholas Galitzine, are very positive, with some calling it “perfect” and “truly epic.” After a premiere in Los Angeles last night, viewers shared their first impressions of the live-action film before it hits theaters in June.

After a charmingly old-fashioned trailer, the new movie starring Camila Mendes and Idris Elba tells the story of Adam Glenn (Galitzine), the prince of Eternia, who rediscovers his Sword of Power. He soon learns that the evil sorcerer Skeletor (Jared Leto) now controls Eternia, and joins forces with Teela (Mendes) and Man-At-Arms (Elba) to become He-Man and save the world.

The film’s cast features Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Charlotte Riley as Queen Marlena Glenn (Adam’s mother), James Purefoy as King Randor (Adam’s father), Morena Baccarin as the Sorceress, and Kristen Wiig providing the voice for Roboto.

Early reactions to the movie on Twitter/X have been very positive, with viewers particularly enjoying its fun, over-the-top style and humor reminiscent of 1980s films.

Courtney Howard, a film critic, enjoyed Masters of the Universe, calling it a wonderfully epic experience. She compared it to the Guardians of the Galaxy films, praising its self-aware humor and positive message. She also highlighted strong performances from Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes.

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Collider’s Maggie Lovitt shared her enthusiasm for #MastersoftheUniverse, calling it a standout film. She praised the movie’s incredible practical effects, creature design, and makeup, noting how well they worked with the visual effects to create a truly impressive result.

I’ve been hearing amazing things about this movie! Big Gold Belt Media called it ‘truly epic,’ and others are saying it’s ‘gloriously campy’ and just ‘nonstop fun.’ Film critic Scott Menzel even thinks it could be the biggest surprise hit of the summer, which is seriously exciting!

According to Menzel, Masters of the Universe exceeded expectations for a fan of the original ’80s series. He praised director Travis Knight for perfectly capturing the spirit of the franchise and giving fans exactly what they wanted.

Nicholas Galitzine is a great fit as He-Man, and the whole cast clearly had a lot of fun leaning into the over-the-top, campy nature of the story. It’s just a really enjoyable movie!

According to The Nerds of Color, Travis Knight’s Masters of the Universe is a fantastic recreation of the classic series. It fully embraces its over-the-top, colorful nature and feels like a loving tribute to the 1980s. The film also delivers a clear, if somewhat forceful, message about what it means to be a man, and it’s the kind of movie that makes you want to indulge in some classic sugary cereal while watching.

Masters of the Universe is released in UK cinemas on 3 June and in US cinemas on 5 June.

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2026-05-19 20:19