Masters of the Universe Confirms a Major Skeletor Upgrade on the Original Movie

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The upcoming Masters of the Universe movie faces a tough challenge to succeed. Past attempts to bring He-Man to the big screen haven’t been well-received, especially the previous live-action film starring Dolph Lundgren. Plus, the recent animated series on Netflix have set a high bar. However, being based on popular toys is a strength, and a new toy release has sparked excitement among fans, leading them to believe this movie could finally do Skeletor justice.

The website He-Mania.com shared photos on its official X account of a new Skeletor action figure tied to the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie. The toy depicts Skeletor riding a flying Roton, a creature known as a “First One,” and suggests some potential changes to the villain’s appearance in the film. The post includes images of Skeletor from the movie trailer and what appears to be a still of the Roton from the film itself.

Looks like Skeletor will be flying a Roton in the new “Masters of the Universe” movie! This is based on the packaging art for an upcoming toy, the “First Ones” Core Roton. #MOTUMovie #Actionfigures #MastersoftheUniverseMovie #MastersoftheUniverseFilm #Heman

— He-Mania.com (@HeManiaOfficial) February 15, 2026

For fans of Masters of the Universe, this is exciting news! Skeletor usually stays safely hidden in his fortress, Snake Mountain, and lets his minions do the fighting. He’s always been portrayed as a menacing mastermind, not a hands-on fighter. So, it’s a big surprise to see him potentially getting into the action in the new He-Man movie – especially in a vehicle! This is a departure from his usual role.

Skeletor Is Still the Biggest Risk of the New Masters of the Universe Movie

Seeing Skeletor on the Roton looks awesome in the toys and potentially the movie, but it could be a risky move that leads to box office failure for Masters of the Universe. The recent performance of Tron: Ares showed that even a well-made film can flop – many blamed Jared Leto’s casting for its poor results. Tron: Ares earned only $142.2 million despite costing almost $200 million to produce, and Masters of the Universe could face a similar fate.

Honestly, I’m actually feeling a little optimistic about the new Masters of the Universe movie. It’s weird, but it might actually help the film that Jared Leto, who was a big name attached to the project, has been kept totally under wraps. He’s playing Skeletor, everyone knows that, but the fact that he’s the villain and they’re keeping him hidden in all the promotional stuff could be a smart move. Usually, you push your biggest stars front and center, but this time, keeping him a secret might build more anticipation!

The budget for Masters of the Universe is similar to Tron: Ares, and filmmakers are hoping the movie doesn’t suffer from past box office disappointments. Focusing on exciting elements, like Skeletor riding the Roton, and avoiding any mention of the actor, could be the key to the film’s success.

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2026-02-17 07:10