Jared Leto Cast as Skeletor in Live-Action Masters of the Universe

Jared Leto has been cast as Skeletor in the upcoming live-action film Masters of the Universe. Joining him are Sam C. Wilson (House of the Dragon) as Trap Jaw, Kojo Attah (The Beekeeper) as Tri-Klops, and Hafthor Bjornsson (Game of Thrones) as Goat Man.

Director and Production Details

The film is directed by Travis Knight, CEO of LAIKA and director of Bumblebee, under the banners of Mattel Films and Amazon MGM Studios. The screenplay is penned by Chris Butler, known for his work on LAIKA’s ParaNorman and Missing Link. Initially, the project was in production at Netflix but was canceled in 2023. Knight is also directing LAIKA’s upcoming Wildwood and is in pre-production for The Six Billion Dollar Man at Warner Bros.

Plot Overview

The story follows 10-year-old Prince Adam, who crash-lands on Earth and loses his magical Power Sword, his only connection to his home on Eternia. Nearly two decades later, he embarks on a quest to retrieve it and is transported across space to protect Eternia from Skeletor’s evil forces. To defeat this formidable foe, Adam must uncover the secrets of his past and transform into He-Man.

Franchise Background

The Masters of the Universe franchise was launched in 1982 with a successful line of action figures. The animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe debuted in 1983, becoming one of the first children’s shows to be syndicated on television. Today, the franchise encompasses a wide range of consumer products, including toys, television shows, and video games.

Recent Developments

Kevin Smith collaborated with the game company to create two animated series for Netflix: Masters of the Universe: Revelation and Masters of the Universe: Revolution.

Production Team

Producers include Robbie Brenner from Mattel Films and Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch from Escape Artists. Tim Burke is the VFX supervisor, with Yich Yeomans serving as the VFX producer.

Theatrical Release

Masters of the Universe is set to release exclusively in theaters on June 5, 2026.

Diverse Perspectives in Animation

Journalist, antique shop owner, and aspiring gemologist L’Wren brings a unique viewpoint to the animation industry, with each frame reflecting her diverse interests.

Person

Jared Leto, Sam C. Wilson, Kojo Attah, Hafthor Bjornsson, Travis Knight, Chris Butler, Kevin Smith, Robbie Brenner, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, L’Wren

Company Names

Mattel Films, Amazon MGM Studios, LAIKA, Netflix, Warner Bros, Escape Artists

Titles

Masters of the Universe, Morbius, Suicide Squad, The Beekeeper, Game of Thrones, ParaNorman, Missing Link, Wildwood, The Six Billion Dollar Man, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Masters of the Universe: Revolution

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