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After spending a couple of decades in development hell, a live-action feature film adaptation of Masters of the Universe has finally made its way through production, with Nicholas Galitzine (Red, White and Royal Blue) in the role of Adam / He-Man. Coming our way from Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Studios, the film will be released theatrically in the U.S. on June 5, 2026 and worldwide the same month, by Sony Pictures International Releasing. With the release right around the corner, the final trailer has dropped online and can be seen in the embed above.

What is Masters of the Universe about?

Bumblebee director Travis Knight is at the helm of this new take on Masters of Universe, working from a screenplay by Chris Butler that’s based on earlier drafts by Dave Callaham and formerly attached directors Aaron and Adam Nee. Alex Litvak and Michael Finch also have story credit. The story follows ten-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword—the only link to his home on Eternia. After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor. But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe.

Here’s the official synopsis: After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.

Who’s in the cast?

Galitzine is joined in the cast by

• Camila Mendes (Riverdale) as Teela
• Jared Leto (Morbius) as the villainous Skeletor
• Idris Elba (Luther) as Man-at-Arms (a.k.a. Duncan)
• GLOW‘s Alison Brie as Skeletor’s right hand woman Evil-Lyn
• Morena Baccarin (Deadpool & Wolverine) as The Sorceress
• Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson (Captain America: Brave New World) as Malcolm (a.k.a. Fisto)
• Sam C. Wilson (Dodger) as Trap Jaw
• Hafthor Bjornsson (Game of Thrones) as Goat Man
• Kojo Attah (The Beekeeper) as Tri-Klops
• Jon Xue Zhang (The Brothers Sun) as Ram-Man
• Stephen Adentan (Gladiator II) as Moss Man
• James Purefoy (A Knight’s Tale) as King Randor
• Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders) as Queen Marlena
• Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids) provides the voice of Roboto

All of those names will be familiar to fans of the Masters of the Universe franchise – and then we have Sasheer Zamata (Agatha All Along) and Christian Vunipola (Wildflower) as a pair of new characters, Suzie and Hussein. There have also been rumblings that Dolph Lundgren – who played He-Man in the previous live-action Masters of the Universe film, released in 1987 – might show up for a cameo.

The new Masters of the Universe has been produced by Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Robbie Brenner, Steve Tisch, and DeVon Franklin, with Ynon Kreiz, Bill Bannerman, and David Bloomfield serving as executive producers.

Are you looking forward to Masters of the Universe? Take a look at the final trailer, then let us know by leaving a comment below.n

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As 2024 came to an end, we started hearing that Margaret Qualley would be working with Sanctuary director Zachary Wigon again on the psychological horror thriller Victorian Psycho, which was scheduled to start filming six months ago. In late January ’25, Qualley even confirmed that she was working on her British accent in preparation for the film… but then, just days before production was set to begin, Qualley had to drop out. It took a few months, but Wigon was able to find a replacement: Maika Monroe of Longlegs. The film has since been completed, and the Motion Picture Association ratings board has just announced its rating. Victorian Psycho has been rated R for strong bloody violence and brief sexual material.

What is Victorian Psycho about?

Victorian Psycho went into production in Ireland eight months ago. Wigon directs the film from a screenplay written by author Virginia Feito (Mrs. March), based on her novel of the same name. 

Victorian Psycho has the following synopsis: In 1858, a young, eccentric governess named Winifred Notty (Maika Monroe) arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House. Winifred’s responsibilities include teaching the children table manners and educating them about their family’s history, all whilst hiding her psychopathic tendencies. As Winifred assimilates into life at Ensor House, staff members begin to inexplicably disappear, and the owners of the estate begin to wonder if there is something amiss about their new governess.

Who else is in the cast?

Thomasin McKenzie, whose previous credits include Old and Last Night in Soho, signed on when Qualley was involved and is still on board to play a nursemaid at Ensor House who befriends the eccentric new Governess.

Ruth Wilson (The Affair), Jacobi Jupe (Hamnet), and Jason Isaacs of the Harry Potter franchise are also in the cast.

Evie Templeton (Wednesday) takes on the role of Miss Drusilla Pounds, who is “the picture of a young lady-in-the-making, but inwardly, she carries an intensity and darkness beyond her years.”

The film is being produced by Dan Kagan under his Traffic. banner, along with Wigon and Sebastien Raybaud of Anton, in association with Anonymous Content. Nick Shumaker and Bard Dorros serve as executive producers for Anonymous Content, along with Feito, and Bleecker Street’s Kent Sanderson and Miranda King. Anton is providing the funding.

Bleecker Street has picked up the U.S. distribution rights and project is on track for a nationwide theatrical release by the end of 2026.

Are you interested in Victorian Psycho, and are you glad to hear that it has secured an R rating for strong bloody violence and brief sexual material? Share your thoughts on this one by leaving a comment below.

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Storm King Comics has announced that Cathedral, the first original graphic novel from legendary filmmaker John Carpenter, is set for an August 4, 2026 release – and the synopsis brings to mind elements of Carpenter’s 1987 film Prince of Darkness!

Story

Carpenter wrote Cathedral with producer and editor Sandy King and writer Sean Sobczak. Federico De Luca and Luis Guaragna provided the artwork, which is colored by Ryan Winn and lettered by Marshall Dillon. Here’s the synopsis for the 120-page graphic novel:

The middle of downtown Los Angeles sets the scene for John Carpenter’s Cathedral, where an abandoned cathedral stands, fenced in and ignored by the world around it. The preoccupied passers-by have long since ceased to notice the dilapidated church in their midst, never mind sensing the danger and centuries old evil trapped inside its walls.

A gruesome murder one late night pulls the structure into the spotlight, triggering a police investigation into the loss of one of their own. Lieutenant Christine Marks, along with detectives Paul Hernandez and Steve Mayfield, must enter the church in search of the monster that murdered her father. Every step takes them deeper into the belly of the church revealing the mystery of an ancient evil imprisoned within.

Carpenter is also working on a Cathedral album, so fans will be able to listen to the music he had in mind for this story while reading the graphic novel. UPDATE: The first track from that album is now online:

Carpenter made the album with frequent collaborators Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies, and each track aligns with a chapter of the graphic novel. Fangoria reports that the album will be released by Sacred Bones on August 7th.

Statements

Carpenter provided the following statement: “I saw it in a dream: a nightmare landscape deep underground filled with monsters too weird and sinister to exist in daylight. I knew instantly I had to get these things out of my head and into everyone else’s brains.“

King added, “We have a saying at Storm King, ‘Every dream should be a nightmare.’ By reading Cathedral, you can take John’s dream and let it become your next nightmare.“

Will you be adding John Carpenter’s Cathedral graphic novel to your collection? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

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While the Netflix streaming service works on their live-action series Scooby-Doo: Origins, Variety reports that another streaming service is set to get in on the Scooby-Doo fun, as Tubi has acquired the new anime series Yokoso Scooby-Doo! (the title translates to “Welcome Scooby-Doo!”). Scooby-Doo franchise regulars Matthew Lillard and Frank Welker have the main voice roles.

What is Yokoso Scooby-Doo! about?

This is the first original anime series in the Scooby-Doo franchise. Here’s the synopsis:

While visiting Japan on the ultimate foodie adventure, Scooby-Doo and Shaggy unwittingly unleash hundreds of mythical monsters that are causing trouble across the country. With the help of Scooby’s uncle, Daisuke-Doo, along with new friends, a magical girl Yume and gadget whiz Takumi, the group embarks on an all-new mystery filled with monster chasing and fun chaos.

Lillard and Welker are providing the voices of Shaggy and Scooby-Doo, respectively. Variety reminds us, “Welker has been the voice of Scooby-Doo for more than two decades, and has been part of the franchise from the beginning, as the voice of Fred Jones when Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! premiered in 1969. Lillard played Shaggy in the live-action Scooby-Doo films Scooby-Doo (2002) and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), and has since voiced the character in multiple animated series.”

Yokoso Scooby-Doo! is produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Tubi has exclusive rights to the series in North America, while Cartoon Network will run it internationally.

What has been said about Yokoso Scooby-Doo!?

Tubi chief content officer Adam Lewinson provided the following statement: “Scooby-Doo is one of the most beloved franchises in entertainment, and Yokoso Scooby-Doo! lets us reinvent it in a way fans haven’t seen before. By bringing Scooby and Shaggy into a bold anime world set in Japan, we’re connecting with global fandoms and delivering the kind of fun, chaotic mystery that travels across generations. As we grow our animation slate, this is exactly our brand of fan-first storytelling—familiar, surprising, and unmistakably Tubi.“

Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe president Sam Register added, “Welcome to Mystery Inc., Tubi! We’re excited to partner on this next chapter as we push the Scooby-Doo franchise forward with its first-ever original anime series. Alongside the amazing artists at OLM, we’ll unmask a new batch of mysteries, signature hijinks, and – of course – plenty of Scooby Snacks, all brought to life through the dynamic artistry of anime.“

Yokoso Scooby-Doo! is directed by Itsuro Kawasaki, with Francisco Paredes co-producing. OLM provides production services in Japan, while Warner Bros. Animation is producer.

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Curry Barker’s wish

The monkey paw trope is an extremely versatile concept for the horror genre. The notion of someone’s wish coming true at a great cost usually lends itself to some deliciously sadistic poetic justice and the movie Obsession from director Curry Barker is the latest example of that. The inciting incident comes when the main character comes across a product called the “One Wish Willow,” which grants him his fantasy in real life.

If Obsession becomes successful enough for a sequel, Barker would want to explore more “wishes-gone-wrong” with the One Wish Willow in episodic television. According to Bloody Disgusting, Barker told Total Film,

I obviously have a couple more things that I’m excited about next, but I do see Obsession 2, maybe. Or even, what really is exciting to me, is maybe an anthology. Like a one-hour episode… each episode is a different wish that goes completely off the rails.”

Barker even started brainstorming, “Maybe I’ll direct the pilot with the same DP, and then you could invite other filmmakers to give their spin at it. That would be really cool.”

Obsession

Starring Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette, Obsession is a story about a hopeless romantic who makes a wish that his long-time crush falls in love with him. A sinister enchantment ensues. Here’s the official synopsis: After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter are also in the cast.

James Harris of Teashop Productions produced the film with Haley Nicole Johnson of Under the Shell, Christian Mercuri of Capstone Pictures, and Roman Viaris. Blum’s fellow executive producers are Leonora Darby (Teashop), Mark Lane (Teashop), David Haring (Capstone), and Ruzanna Kegeyan (Capstone Pictures).

What did we think about Obsession?

Our Chris Bumbray had a blast with the film when he saw it at SXSW. He gave it an 8/10 and said in his review, “Barker guides the film with a sure hand and doesn’t shy away from hammering home his message about the difference between real love and obsession. Many will note the movie’s gallows humor, with gore-heavy moments happening so randomly and brutally that you can’t help but laugh at how demented they are—only to realize moments later that what you’re watching is, in many ways, a classic horror tragedy.”

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Paul Feig and suspense

Paul Feig’s career never strayed too far from his comedy roots, which included projects like Arrested Development, Freaks and Geeks and Bridesmaids. The director subverted expectations with movies like A Simple Favor and its sequel, Another Simple Favor, which started as comedies, then would evolve into darker and more twisted mysteries. Recently, Feig directed Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandan Sklenar in the even more twisted film The Housemaid. And he’s set to return for another chapter in that series. Feig’s suspense movies also maintain his signature humor and he continues to enjoy the new lane he’s picked.

Persona

While on a roll with suspense films, Deadline is reporting that the director has now signed on to direct Persona. Not much has been revealed about its plot, but it has been described as a “Fatal Attraction-style thriller with a modern twist.” Persona is based on a novella from author Marc Guggenheim, who some may know as the co-creator and executive producer of Arrow, as well as one of the architects of the Arrow-verse franchise.

20th Century Studios won the auction to acquire Persona for seven figures. It’s his second seven-figure deal in around six months, with his first being An Innocent Girl, a movie currently in production that stars Kerry Washington, James Marsden, Chloe East and Colman Domingo. Guggenheim co-wrote An Innocent Girl and is on board as an executive producer.

The Housemaid’s Secret

In the sequel to The Housemaid, Millie (Sweeney) returns, taking a job keeping house for a woman she’s never allowed to see — only to discover the truth behind the locked door that threatens to expose secrets far darker than her own. Joining Sweeney in the cast of the sequel are Kirsten Dunst (Roofman, Spider-Man) and Michele Morrone (365 Days, Subservience).

Director Paul Feig stated, “It’s been thrilling to see audiences around the world fall in love with The Housemaid and the incredible work of our talented cast and crew. We’re lucky that Freida McFadden has already extended Millie’s journey on the page, and that we get to work with Rebecca Sonnenshine and Lionsgate to bring this next story to audiences.”

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The Trailer

Neon has released the trailer for Her Private Hell and just like other Nicolas Winding Refn films, it feels very dreamlike. NEON is planning to give the film a “moderate release in 800 to 1,200 theaters” on July 24. Refn’s style is very present here with neon colors, beautiful cinematography and a somber, melodic score. Stay tuned for Chris Bumbray’s review from Cannes.

The Cast

Last year, we heard that Sophie Thatcher (Companion), Kristine Froseth (Sierra Burgess Is a Loser), Havana Rose Liu (No Exit), Charles Melton (Warfare), Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible II), Diego Calva (Babylon), Aoi Yamada (Perfect Days), Shioli Kutsuna (Deadpool & Wolverine), and Hidetoshi Nishijima (Drive My Car) star in the film. Details on the characters they’ll be playing have not been revealed

The Plot

Deadline hears that the movie has myriad storylines, but fires up in a metropolis future where actresses are gathering at a posh hotel where they’re set to make a Barberella-like movie. A heinous killer known as Leather Man is going around the city taking the lives of women.

Refn directed from a screenplay he wrote with Esti Giordani, whose credits include the TV shows The Skinny, I Love Dick, Room 104, Vida, and Stick

Although ten years have passed since Refn’s previous movie, Neon Demon, he has been keeping busy outside of the feature world. In addition to making made two streaming noir series (Prime Video’s 2019 Too Old to Die Young and Netflix’s 2022 Copenhagen Cowboy), he has also been a brand filmmaker for Prada, making shorts like 2022’s Touch of Crude.

The director is best known for making the 2011 film Drive. His other credits include Pusher, Bleeder, Fear X, Pusher II, Pusher III, Bronson, Valhalla Rising, and Only God Forgives. He was also one of the many directors who contributed to the “surreal and psychedelic journey” known as Circus Maximus. Although none of the projects he has made since Drive have been able to match the success or popularity of that film, he has made sure to remain a director worth keeping an eye on.

Her Private Hell‘s summer release date sends it out into the world right in between the releases of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey on July 17th and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31st. Are you looking forward to the movie? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

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