The film is directed by Travis Knight, from a script by Chris Butler and stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam / He-Man, alongside Camila Mendes as Teela, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, Morena Baccarin as The Sorceress of Castle Grayskull, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Malcolm / Fisto, and Jared Leto as Skeletor.
[6] Original He-Man actor Dolph Lundgren did an interview with IGN about a possible role in the film as King Randor.
[11] In January 2014, Schmoes Know reported that Joe Cornish, Rian Johnson, Andrés Muschietti, Kirk DeMicco and Chris Sanders, and Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were named as frontrunners to direct the film.
[12] The following month, it was reported that directors Mike Cahill, Jeff Wadlow, Harald Zwart, and Chris McKay were on the short list to direct.
[17] In January 2016, Deadline reported that McG would direct the film and would also oversee a rewrite of the latest script by Finch and Litvak, as well as DeVon Franklin added as a producer.
[22][23] In February 2018, Variety reported that Goyer had decided to step away as director to focus on other projects, but he would remain on board as an executive producer and screenwriter and the studio was said to be very happy with the script he turned in and was meeting with potential replacements.
[35] In February 2024, it was announced that Travis Knight was in final talks to replace the Nee brothers and become the new director of the film, with Chris Butler hired to rewrite the screenplay.
[42] In December, Leto was confirmed for the role of Skeletor, alongside Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man, and Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops.
[47] In February 2025, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, James Purefoy, and Charlotte Riley joined the cast of the film, playing The Sorceress of Castle Grayskull, Malcolm / Fisto, King Randor, and Queen Marlena respectively.
[48][49] Masters of the Universe is scheduled to be released by Amazon MGM Studios in the United States on June 5, 2026.