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Despite flopping at the box office, Masters of the Universe could get a sequel for a surprising reason
Despite a poor box office performance, a sequel to the Masters of the Universe movie is being considered by Amazon, potentially for its Prime Video streaming service. While the film has only grossed $102 million, Amazon executives have expressed satisfaction with the project's potential to build awareness and engagement beyond its theatrical run. The post-credits scene also sets up a potential appearance for She-Ra, further fueling sequel possibilities.
Masters of the Universe sets up a sequel in its post-credits, but fans want a Skeletor spin-off instead
Despite Masters of the Universe setting up a sequel in its post-credits scenes, fans are expressing a strong desire for a Skeletor spin-off, with many suggesting sitcom or character-focused content. Amazon MGM Studios reported satisfaction with the film's opening weekend performance, viewing it as a validation of their distribution strategy.
Despite Masters of the Universe flopping at the box office, Amazon MGM calls opening "exactly the kind of critical…
Amazon MGM Studios is satisfied with the opening weekend performance of Masters of the Universe, despite its $54.4 million worldwide gross against a nearly $200 million budget. The studio views the film's performance as a validation of its distribution strategy, focusing on building long-term awareness beyond the theatrical window. The film, based on the He-Man brand, has an 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba.
Amazon MGM's 2026 theatrical slate includes 'Highlander' and 'Spaceballs: The New One'
Amazon MGM Studios has revealed its theatrical release slate for 2026 and 2027, featuring sequels like 'Spaceballs: The New One' and 'Highlander,' alongside new films such as 'The Sheep Detectives' and 'Masters of the Universe.' The studio aims to release impactful films with longer theatrical runs, a strategy that has shown early success with titles like 'Project Hail Mary.'