First Look at Jared Leto as Skeletor in Masters of the Universe
Will Harrigan / Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 11:11AM
The
first Masters of the Universe trailer has given fans a menacing glimpse at Jared Leto’s Skeletor.
Jared Leto’s Skeletor emerges from the shadows with glowing red eyes.
Decked out in a dark hood, glowing red eyes, and a skeletal face ripped straight from the classic toyline, Leto’s Skeletor is a far cry from campy versions of the past.
Snake Mountain
This take looks terrifying, powerful, and cinematic.
Skeletor leads his evil warriors through the fires of destruction.
The trailer has yet to give fans the voice of Leto as Skeletor, and it’s unknown if the film will feature the signature cackle from the animated series, which became famous in memes.
Skeletor unleashes a blast of energy at He-Man.
Directed by Travis Knight (
Bumblebee,
Kubo and the Two Strings), the film launches in theaters
June 5, 2026, and brings a modern, high-stakes version of the
Masters of the Universe to the big screen.
A fierce duel between Skeletor and Prince Adam begins.
The Evil Forces of Skeletor
The trailer teases Skeletor’s brutal power and dark sorcery, including scenes of him conjuring purple lightning and clashing with He-Man in an epic throne room battle.
Skeletor attacks Nicholas Galitzine’s He-Man
Full Cast and Mythic Scale
Leto leads the villain roster with
Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn,
Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man,
Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, and
Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops.
Opposing them is
Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man, joined by
Camila Mendes as Teela,
Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms,
Morena Baccarin as the Sorceress, and
Kristen Wiig voicing Roboto.