It’s early June, the summer blockbuster season is in full swing, and Masters of the Universe is now playing in cinemas. The epic fantasy romp from director Travis Knight brings the cartoon and toy line to life in colourful pulse-pounding splendour, maintaining all the imagination, creativity, and wackiness of the MOTU mythology, and if you’re a fan of He-Man and Skeletor you’ll find much to enjoy.
So, with Masters of the Universe very much at the forefront of discussions right now, this edition of the It’s A Stampede! Newsletter is all about the movie. A number of new Masters-themed posts have popped up on the blog in recent days/weeks, and you won’t want to miss them.
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The Main Event
Masters of the Universe
This week’s edition of Movie Reviews 2026 features reviews for five new movies and of course, Masters of the Universe is amongst the selection, where it receives a whoppin’ five stars. Should you wish to take a look at the write-up (as well as details of all the other big releases of the week), dive right in.
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Who the heck is Orko?
Throughout the marketing for Masters of the Universe, there was one key question that fans asked again and again: Where is Orko? One of He-Man’s greatest allies appeared to be missing from trailers and any promotional material, prompting fans to wonder if he was in the film or not.
No spoilers here about whether Orko made it into the final cut of the film, but the question some people have been asking is: Who is Orko? And there’s a handy-dandy post to help field that question.
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Is Masters of the Universe suitable for all?
OK, so let’s presume you haven’t taken the kids to see the new Masters movie, but you’re contemplating it. Thing is, you worry if it is going to be suitable for family viewing.
No drama, llama, there’s a post for that very topic! Taking a look at the UK and US movie ratings to give a general feel for the film, I answer the question about the movie’s suitability.
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Easter egg hunt
If you have already watched Masters of the Universe, which I’m sure many of you have (or will be doing in the coming days), you may be wondering if there are any hidden details you’ve missed about the film. You know, little in-jokes or references that zipped by you while you were busy getting caught up in the story.
Well, don’t sweat it – It’s A Stampede! has you covered via the post: 10 Easter eggs you may have missed in Masters of the Universe. These little nuggets of gold are yours to enjoy.
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Obsession
And speaking of enjoyment, let’s obsess over the strange and imaginative world of MOTU. This decades old brand has been stimulating the brain with some truly remarkable and bonkers ideas over the years, and never more so than when it comes to the heroes and villains.
Want to dig a little deeper? Then take a look at the post: By the Power of Grayskull! 20 iconic Masters of the Universe characters to obsess over.
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Perfecting the past
One thing that many fans of MOTU will tell you about the new movie is how it is an improvement on the previous Masters movie from 1987. The former film has a loyal fanbase (and rightly so) but this new one captures the spirit and essence of Masters of the Universe in a much better way.
Want to know how? Then take a look at the post: How Masters of the Universe (2026) fixes the mistakes of the 1987 movie.
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Setting up the sequel
Let’s assume Masters of the Universe is going to make a bazillion squillion dollars at the box office, and a sequel is on the way. What characters would you want to see in a second film?
Well, how about these 11 heroes and villains? Some of these must be a forgone conclusion, right?
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Playing catch-up
Ever feel like there’s a Masters of the Universe cartoon you’ve missed? Well, chances are there is!
Between reboots and re-imaginings, and between He-Man and She-Ra, there are now plenty of Masters cartoons in the portfolio. See which ones you still need to check out in this handy guide.
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Get Hollywood on the phone!
And finally, with Masters of the Universe proving old TV shows still have plenty to offer on the big screen, now is the time for more blasts from the past to be given the film treatment. Why stop at He-Man when we could be living in a golden age of fantasy entertainment?!
I’m sure everyone has their own ideas about which shows deserve a revival, but here are six which should be bumped to the front of the queue.
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With all this and much more, there’s plenty of reading material to sink your teeth into on It’s A Stampede!. So settle in and clear your schedule for some informative reading.
Oh, and… Good journey!
Alex
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