It’s not all doom and gloom for Masters of the Universe, though. Following early screening in May, the movie earned positive reactions, with critics calling it “one of the biggest surprises of 2026,” comparing it to the likes of Marvel’s Thor and Guardians of the Galaxy. It’s also fair to say that the box office is a little unpredictable at this moment in time, with original horror movies Obsession and Backrooms smashing expectations and beating The Mandalorian and Grogu on the charts. Perhaps Masters of the Universe can do the same.
It’ll be interesting to see how this one fans out. I think Masters of the Universe is indeed not as beloved a franchise as some producers may have thought, to the nostalgia effect getting our generation into the theatres might not really be there.
But the trailer really does look like it’s a very fun movie for teenagers, and if that’s the case, it may catch on by word of mouth after a bit.
