Nicholas Galitzine’s Leather Skirt Has The Internet Staring In The “Masters Of The Universe” Trailer
After months of teasing behind-the-scenes snapshots and vague production updates, the first trailer for Masters Of The Universe dropped this week. It is everything we hoped for and gives us our first proper look at Nicholas Galitzine (Prince Henry from Red, White & Royal Blue) as He-Man.
The leather skirt is the real star.
While the trailer introduces us to the plot, all eyes are undeniably on the costume. Galitzine’s sweaty muscles bulge out of his leather skirt in gear that leaves very little to the imagination. The actor has clearly put in the work at the gym.
He fills out the character’s iconic harness and barely-there loincloth with a physique that pays homage to the original Mattel action figures. We see him swirling and twirling in leather while fighting off enemies, and the physical transformation is impressive. It is a far cry from the corporate cubicle where we first meet Prince Adam before he transforms into He-Man in the teaser.
A cast of favourites.
Director Travis Knight has assembled a cast that reads like a wish list for pop culture fans. Joining Nicholas are Camila Mendes as Teela and Community star Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn. We also get to see Sasheer Zamata adding her comedic touch to the mix.
Jared Leto takes on the role of the villainous Skeletor, while Idris Elba steps in as Man-At-Arms. The chemistry in the brief clips looks promising, especially the banter between Adam and his team.
He has the power and the pronouns.
The trailer has sparked conversation online when the character jokes about his pronouns being He/Him and He-Man.
It is a clever wink to the audience that acknowledges the campy roots of the franchise while keeping things fresh for 2026. The film seems to balance the absurdity of a barbarian in space with the high-stakes action we expect from a summer blockbuster.
When can we watch it.
Masters Of The Universe is set to hit cinemas on 5 June 2026. It looks like a fun ride that does not take itself too seriously, which is exactly what we need right now.
