‘Masters of the Universe’: Amazon Releases First Trailer

Is He-Man Mattel’s next Barbie?

Perhaps not, but Masters of the Universe could still be a franchise starter for the toy company’s latest live-action cinematic effort.

Below is the first trailer for the Amazon MGM and Mattel Studios film, which brings the iconic ’80s toy line and animated series to life.

The official description: “After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.”

Masters of the Universe is from director Travis Knight and also stars Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, and features Kristen Wiig as the voice of Roboto.

The project had a long road to the big screen, with development reportedly going back to 2007 and John Woo attached to direct. The title has undergone several rewrites over the years, with various writers trying to crack the script. Finally, the film was greenlit with a story by Aaron and Adam Nee, Alex Litvak and Michael Finch, and a screenplay by Chris Butler, Aaron and Adam Nee, and Dave Callaham.

Masters of the Universe releases in theaters June 5.