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Masters of the Universe Review

Updated 2026-06-02 13:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Variety reviewed 'Masters of the Universe,' a new adaptation that aims to revive the classic Mattel franchise but struggles with pacing and depth. The film, starring Nicholas Galitzine, is seen as a nostalgic trip with mixed results.

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Variety
Nearly 40 years have passed since the colossal financial failure of Cannon Films’ live-action feature “Masters of the Universe” signaled the cultural falloff of Mattel’s successful sci-fi sword-and-sorcery media franchise — which had, for five years, held undiscriminating Eig
2026-06-02 13:01 UTC
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