Masters of the Universe film opens to modest Thursday preview earnings

Thursday night previews showed Amazon MGM’s live‑action "Masters of the Universe" earning about $4 million, far behind the $7.5 million drawn by Paramount’s "Scary Movie" and the $7.8 million lead of "The Amazing Digital Circus." The He‑Man reboot, directed by Travis Knight and released in the United States on June 5 2026, is tracking lower than earlier nostalgia‑driven releases such as "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" and "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire."

A concurrent entertainment roundup highlighted the weekend’s streaming options, noting that both "Masters of the Universe" and "Scary Movie" are available in theaters while Netflix offers a selection of unrelated titles for home viewers. The piece underscored the competitive environment for new releases this summer.

The modest preview figures suggest the franchise revival may face a tougher box‑office battle than anticipated, despite a star‑studded cast that includes Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie and Idris Elba.