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ACTION . 1987 . 1h 46m . English . 5.7/10

Masters of the Universe_

"A battle fought in the stars...now comes to Earth."

When the evil Skeletor finds a mysterious power called the Cosmic Key, he becomes nearly invincible, seizing Castle Grayskull and the surrounding city. The Sorceress is now Skeletor's prisoner and he begins to drain her life-force as he waits for the moon of Eternia to align with the Great Eye of the Universe which will bestow god-like power upon him. However, courageous warrior He-Man locates the locksmith inventor Gwildor, who created the Key and has another version of it. During a battle, one of the Keys is transported to Earth, where it is found by teenagers Julie and Kevin. Now, both He-Man and Skeletor's forces arrive on Earth searching for the potent weapon.

Director Gary Goddard
Starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Meg Foster
Box Office $17.3M
5.7/10
Rating
$17.3M
Box Office
1h 46m
Runtime
1987
Year
UNDERPERFORMED
-21% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A battle fought in the stars...now comes to Earth.

When the evil Skeletor finds a mysterious power called the Cosmic Key, he becomes nearly invincible, seizing Castle Grayskull and the surrounding city. The Sorceress is now Skeletor's prisoner and he begins to drain her life-force as he waits for the moon of Eternia to align with the Great Eye of the Universe which will bestow god-like power upon him. However, courageous warrior He-Man locates the locksmith inventor Gwildor, who created the Key and has another version of it. During a battle, one of the Keys is transported to Earth, where it is found by teenagers Julie and Kevin. Now, both He-Man and Skeletor's forces arrive on Earth searching for the potent weapon.

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Box office
Masters of the Universe earned $17.3M against a $22.0M budget.
Director
Masters of the Universe was directed by Gary Goddard.
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Cast
Dolph Lundgren stars as He-Man in Masters of the Universe.
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Year context
Masters of the Universe was released 39 years ago in 1987.

CREW

Director

BOX OFFICE

$22.0M
Budget
$17.3M
Revenue
-21%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict

STUDIOS (1)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (974 votes)
Popularity
14
Budget
$22,000,000
Box Office
$17,336,370
Profit
$-4,663,630
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Masters of the Universe about?
When the evil Skeletor finds a mysterious power called the Cosmic Key, he becomes nearly invincible, seizing Castle Grayskull and the surrounding city. The Sorceress is now Skeletor's prisoner and he begins to drain her life-force as he waits for the moon of Eternia to align with the Great Eye of the Universe which will bestow god-like power upon him. However, courageous warrior He-Man locates the locksmith inventor Gwildor, who created the Key and has another version of it. During a battle, one of the Keys is transported to Earth, where it is found by teenagers Julie and Kevin. Now, both He-Man and Skeletor's forces arrive on Earth searching for the potent weapon.
How long is Masters of the Universe?
Masters of the Universe has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who directed Masters of the Universe?
Masters of the Universe was directed by Gary Goddard.
Who stars in Masters of the Universe?
The cast of Masters of the Universe includes Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Meg Foster, Billy Barty, Jon Cypher.
How much did Masters of the Universe make at the box office?
Masters of the Universe earned $17,336,370 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $22,000,000.
What is the rating of Masters of the Universe?
Masters of the Universe has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 974 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (5)

Action Fantasy Science Fiction Adventure Thriller

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