Masters of the Universe Rotten Tomatoes Score & Reviews May Surprise He-Man Fans

Masters of the Universe reviews are here and fans are in for a surprise. The film’s review embargo has now lifted ahead of its release later this week and fans are eager to see if the new movie can avoid the fate of the 1987 flop.

What are the Rotten Tomatoes score and reviews for Masters of the Universe saying about the movie?

At the time of this article’s publication, Masters of the Universe has a 74% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes with 53 reviews. It’s a respectable score for the adaptation, but it hasn’t settled down yet. However, starting on a positive note with over 50 reviews is good news for the film.

ComingSoon’s own Jonathan Sim sang praises for the film, noting in his 9/10 review that it is “wickedly sharp, endlessly entertaining, and an absolute blast from start to finish”. Other reviews have also highlighted the film’s fun factor, though its commitment to the sword and planet fantasy has been one of its more divisive elements.

One of the most negative reviews comes from film critic Dan Murrell. “It felt like the movie spent so much time trying to convince me to have a good time that it forgot to actually show me a good time,” said Murrell in his video review.

Inverse’s Ryan Britt called it “one of the best feel-good summer blockbusters in years”, giving it a positive review. Collider’s Victoria Luxford called the film a “good time if you leave your cynicism at the door.”

IGN gave the film a positive review, with reviewer Clint Gage stating that it “makes the smart choice to play up the dumb parts of He-Man and not take anything seriously.” The Hollywood Reporter’s Frank Scheck was on the negative end of the spectrum, comparing it to “one of those fringe festival musical theater parodies that you find yourself waiting for the characters to burst into song.”

Masters of the Universe follows Prince Adam, the former Prince of Eternia, returning to his ravaged homeland to meet new allies and confront Skeletor.

The film stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Camila Mendes as Teela, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, and more. The film is directed by Travis Knight, from a screenplay by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, and David Callaham.

Masters of the Universe releases in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026.

Source: Comingsoon.net