Masters of the Universe teaser brings 80s nostalgia to live-action film

The first teaser for Masters of the Universe has finally dropped, and fans of the iconic franchise are already buzzing. The live-action movie, directed by Travis Knight, brings Nicholas Galitzine to the screen as Prince Adam, better known as He-Man. Camila Mendes plays Teela, while Jared Leto takes on the role of Skeletor.

Alison Brie steps in as Evil-Lyn, and Idris Elba rounds out the cast as Duncan, also known as Man-At-Arms. The film hits theaters on June 5, but this teaser is giving fans their first real taste of what to expect.

The teaser is short, just enough to spark nostalgia, but it leans heavily into retro vibes. A narrator sets the scene, looking back at a simpler, 1980s-style world. You see glimpses of old computers, morning cereal, and people working out, all through the fuzzy lens of an old television.

And then there’s a throwback clip from the original Masters of the Universe cartoon, which makes it clear the movie is paying homage to its roots.

Nicholas Galitzine’s Prince Adam appears in the Masters of the Universe teaser, staring at something that seems ordinary at first but it quickly becomes clear he’s looking at his sword. There’s a moment of hesitation as he reaches out to touch it, which gives the clip a sense of awe and anticipation.

Then, a rapid montage of the movie follows: He-Man wielding the sword, Teela standing alongside him, and the group of heroes readying themselves for what’s coming. Camila Mendes shines in these brief moments, and Jared Leto’s Skeletor exudes the kind of menace fans have been waiting for.

The Masters of the Universe teaser doesn’t dive into the plot, but it hints at what we might see. The story will follow Nicholas Galitzine’s Adam Glenn as he returns to Eternia two decades after crash-landing on Earth, taking up the mantle of He-Man to stop Skeletor.

The mix of Earth and Eternia settings suggests a fish-out-of-water vibe, which the teaser hints at with its blend of retro visuals and modern live-action shots.

Camila Mendes’ Teela and Nicholas Galitzine’s He-Man look ready to carry that nostalgia forward, while Jared Leto’s Skeletor promises to be as theatrical and over-the-top as fans expect.

The teaser trailer sets the tone more than it tells the story, giving fans just enough to get excited. And if this is a taste of what’s to come, the full Masters of the Universe trailer on January 22 is going to be something fans won’t want to miss.