Travis Knight is directing the film, which will be released exclusively in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026
Today, Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced that Camila Mendes has been cast as “Teela” in the upcoming live-action feature film Masters of the Universe, based on the iconic Mattel franchise. Mendes will star opposite Nicholas Galitzine who is playing the role of “He-Man.” Travis Knight is directing the film from a screenplay by Chris Butler (initial draft written by David Callaham, and Aaron and Adam Nee). Plot details are being kept under wraps for the film, which will be released exclusively in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026.
Mendes broke out with the role of Veronica on the series Riverdale, which ended its run last year. Her recent credits include the 2024 features Upgraded and Música—both for Amazon MGM Studios, and Netflix’s comedy Do Revenge In 2022. She is represented by CAA, Luber Roklin Entertainment, and Hansen Jacobsen Teller & Hoberman.
Masters of the Universe will be produced by Escape Artists and Mattel Films.
Mattel’s Masters of the Universe was first introduced to the world in 1982 through a line of popular action figures. In 1983, the treasured animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe premiered and became one of the first children’s programs to be syndicated on television. From inception, the MOTU brand was built upon the message of becoming the best version of oneself and today, the franchise spans a variety of consumer touchpoints across toys, television, video games, and more.
Mattel Films’ vision is to collaborate with leading filmmakers to make standout quality movies based on our iconic brands that will resonate in culture and appeal to global audiences.
Dan Kleiner 