Masters of the Universe 2026

Movie · 2h 21m

13+ Ages 12-14

Editor

Excellent

PG-13

Director: Travis Knight

Cast: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Jared Leto, Alison Brie, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Jon Xue Zhang, Sam C. Wilson, Charlotte Riley, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Kristen Wiig, Sasheer Zamata, Christian Vunipola, Tom Wilton

Fantasy Action Science Fiction

What's the Story?

After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.

Content Ratings

What's in the title & why it matters

Language Mild

2/5

Scattered profanity includes milder words like "ass," "butt," "hell," "piss," and "moron," alongside stronger terms like "goddamn" and "s--t." A bleeped "f--k" gets cut off before completion, and "p---y" is used as a reference to a large cat.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Mild

2/5

character struggles with alcohol abuse, can be seen drunk, passed out, and vomiting. Their drinking is referenced multiple times, and they later discover a hidden liquor stash. Another character casually denies being high.

Violence & Scariness Heavy

4/5

Violence is a constant throughout brawls, gunfire, and magical combat. Enemies are dispatched in creative and brutal ways: one dies with a grenade forced into his mouth, another is stabbed with his own severed horn. A sword impalement, a lost limb, and bloodshed feature prominently. Monsters appear, cars get destroyed, and a child is put through rough physical training.

Sex, Romance & Nudity Mild

1/5

Comic sexual innuendo appears several times, with jokes built around phrases like "fisting," "give 'em head," and suggestive sword imagery. Two characters share a flirtatious, tension-filled moment that nearly becomes a kiss.

Diverse Representations Moderate

3/5

The cast is notably diverse. He-Man is white, while Teela and the Sorceress are played by Brazilian American actresses Camila Mendes and Morena Baccarin. Idris Elba (Black-British) plays Man-at-Arms, Jon Xue Zhang (Chinese-British) plays Ram-Man, and Christian Vunipola (half-Cambodian, half-Tongan) plays Adam's Earth roommate. His boss is a Black woman played by Sasheer Zamata. Both lead women are portrayed with strong agency.

Flow & Focus Mild

2/5

pretty action packed.

Positive Role Models Mild

2/5

Despite his comedic clumsiness, He-Man models some positive values favoring teamwork over solo heroics, encouraging those around him to act independently, and showing that fighting isn't always the first solution. Perseverance is also a throughline.

Products & Purchases Mild

2/5

toy line and includes many licensed products/promotions.5:05 PMClaude responded: Product placement includes a visible Coca-Cola bottle and Amazon truck.Product placement includes a visible Coca-Cola bottle and Amazon truck. The film is part of the Masters of the Universe franchise, a heavily merchandised brand spanning toys and licensed products.

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The Review

Written by Parent Guide Plus Editors

Parents should know that Masters of the Universe is a live-action fantasy adventure based on the classic Mattel toy line, following Adam/He-Man (Nicholas Galitzine), Teela (Camila Mendes), and Man-at-Arms (Idris Elba) as they face off against Skeletor (Jared Leto). Combat is frequent and inventive, ranging from sword impalements and a severed limb to magical blasts and grenade-in-the-mouth kills. Comic sexual innuendo pops up several times, and two characters share a charged near-kiss. Profanity includes "s--t," "goddamn," "ass," and others; "p---y" is used in reference to a cat, and an "f--k" gets cut off. One character's alcohol problem is a recurring thread — they're found drunk and vomiting. Despite the action-heavy tone, the film does nudge characters toward talking things out before fighting.