Nicholas Galitzine is about to enter his muscle era as He-Man in Amazon’s Masters of the Universe. The upcoming film adaptation will be directed by Travis Knight (Kubo and the Two Strings, Bumblebee) and is due for release on 5 June 2026.
He-Man is the protagonist of Masters of the Universe franchise, which follows the muscled Mattel superhero, the alter-ego of Prince Adam of Eternia and most powerful man in the universe, as he defends his home planet and the secrets of Castle Grayskull from his nemesis Skeletor.
The character has appeared in animated form in several series and films, namely the 80s series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and 1985 film He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword.
A live-action film starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man, released in 1987, was a critical and commercial failure, but has since developed a passionate cult following.