Masters of the Universe final trailer

Amazon MGM Studios put the final trailer for “Masters of the Universe” online on May 20, giving the live-action He-Man film its last major marketing push before its June 5 U.S. theatrical release. The trailer was posted to the studio’s official YouTube channel with the line, “Now, He-Man returns,” and directed viewers to buy tickets. (youtube.com) Mattel and Amazon say the film is based on the company’s long-running franchise and will be released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios. (corporate.mattel.com) June 5 is the date repeated across the studio and corporate materials. Amazon’s film page says the movie will open theatrically in the United States on that date, while Mattel’s release says Sony Pictures International Releasing will handle international distribution later in June. (corporate.mattel.com) The cast list published by Amazon and Mattel names Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Idris Elba as Duncan/Man-At-Arms and Camila Mendes as Teela. ### When did the final trailer actually arrive? May 20 is the date shown on Amazon MGM Studios’ official YouTube upload for the “Official Final Trailer.” The video description says the film is “only in theaters June 5” and repeats the ticketing call to action. (youtube.com) March 31 was the date Amazon last updated its earlier “watch the trailer” page for the film, indicating the campaign had already moved through at least one prior trailer phase before the final spot appeared this week. ### Who is in this version of “Masters of the Universe”? Nicholas Galitzine leads the film as Prince Adam/He-Man, according to Amazon and Mattel’s published cast details. (corporate.mattel.com) Jared Leto plays Skeletor, Idris Elba plays Duncan/Man-At-Arms, Camila Mendes plays Teela and Alison Brie plays Evil-Lyn. Kristen Wiig is listed as the voice of Roboto, with James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson and Charlotte Riley also in the ensemble. (youtube.com) Travis Knight directed the film, Amazon and Mattel said. The screenplay credits listed on the companies’ materials include Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee and Dave Callaham, with the story credited to Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, Alex Litvak and Michael Finch. (aboutamazon.com) ### What does the studio say the movie is about? Mattel’s synopsis says Prince Adam is led back to Eternia by the Sword of Power after 15 years away and finds his home “shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor.” To save his family and world, he joins Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms and accepts his role as He-Man. (corporate.mattel.com) IMDb’s listing for the film describes the story in similar terms, saying a young man on Earth discovers a secret legacy as the prince of an alien planet and must recover a magic sword and return home to protect his kingdom. ### How does this fit into the film’s release rollout? (corporate.mattel.com) May 20’s trailer serves as the final studio-issued preview before release. Amazon’s official film page says the movie will open in U.S. theaters on June 5, while IMDb’s release page lists some international openings beginning June 3 and June 4 in markets including the United Kingdom and Taiwan before the U.S. debut. June 5 is the next fixed milestone. (corporate.mattel.com) Amazon MGM Studios is distributing the film in the United States, and Mattel says Sony Pictures International Releasing will handle the international rollout later in June. (aboutamazon.com) (imdb.com)