{"rewrite":{"id":"r_5154a98cff1c5d0867be3674","clusterId":"c_05b57470d5aa7a019fac4ce1","slug":"live-action-masters-of-the-universe-film-heads-to-prime-video","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Live-Action Masters of the Universe Film Heads to Prime Video","summary":"The live-action film \"Masters of the Universe,\" starring Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, will begin streaming on Prime Video on July 22, according to Cinema Today. The film was released in Japanese theaters on June 5 through Sony Pictures Entertainment and is still screening. This is the second live-action adaptation of the Mattel toy franchise, following the 1987 film. Directed by Travis Knight of \"Bumblebee,\" the story follows Prince Adam of Eternia, who was sent to Earth as a child during a war. Fifteen years later, he finds the legendary Power Sword and returns to his home planet, now ruled by the evil Skeletor. Adam transforms into the mightiest warrior He-Man to battle the evil army. Dolph Lundgren, who played He-Man in the 1987 film, makes a cameo appearance. The franchise originated with Mattel action figures and has expanded into anime, comics, and games, including a recent Netflix anime series.","whyItMatters":"The film's rapid transition from theatrical release to streaming on Prime Video, just over a month after its Japanese premiere, signals a shift in distribution strategy for big-budget franchise adaptations.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eDirector Travis Knight said the film aims to \u0026#34;respect that history and what fans love, while also welcoming new fans,\u0026#34; according to Cinema Today. The film is produced by Amazon MGM Studios. Knight previously directed the live-action \u0026#34;Bumblebee\u0026#34; and the stop-motion film \u0026#34;Kubo and the Two Strings.\u0026#34;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicholas Galitzine, who plays Prince Adam and He-Man, is known for roles in \u0026#34;The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart\u0026#34; and \u0026#34;Red, White \u0026amp; Royal Blue.\u0026#34; The story follows Adam, sent to Earth as a child during a war on his home planet Eternia. Fifteen years later, he finds the Power Sword and returns to Eternia, which has fallen under the rule of Skeletor.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe franchise originated with Mattel action figures in the 1980s and has since expanded into anime, comics, and video games. A Netflix anime series was released in recent years. The 1987 live-action film starring Dolph Lundgren, who appears in a cameo role in this new adaptation, is the only prior live-action version.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Dolph Lundgren, the original He-Man from the 1987 film, makes a cameo in the new live-action Masters of the Universe, which hits Prime Video tomorrow.","twitterPost":"Masters of the Universe streams on Prime Video July 22, just over a month after its Japanese theatrical run started. Director Travis Knight says the film aims to respect the franchise's history while welcoming new fans.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"The live-action Masters of the Universe film, starring Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, arrives on Prime Video on July 22. Directed by Travis Knight, the film features a cameo by Dolph Lundgren, who played He-Man in the 1987 adaptation. It was released in Japanese theaters on June 5.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/?p=1587229\",\"title\":\"Live-action 'Masters of the Universe' film starring He-Man to stream on Prime Video soon. Action fantasy featuring the legendary Power Sword against the evil army.\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260721n\",\"title\":\"Live-action film \\\"Masters of the Universe\\\" starring He-Man coming soon to Prime Video. An action fantasy where he wields the legendary Power Sword to confront the evil army.\"},{\"source\":\"Cinema Today\",\"url\":\"https://www.cinematoday.jp/news/N0155945\",\"title\":\"Already! 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