Masters of the Universe secures surprise IMAX release, displacing The Mandalorian

Amazon MGM Studios' live‑action He‑Man reboot, *Masters of the Universe*, directed by Travis Knight and starring Nicholas Galitzine, will open in IMAX theaters on June 5, 2026. The decision was announced as a last‑minute addition, expanding the film to 58 IMAX markets worldwide and prompting the earlier‑released *Star Wars* spin‑off *The Mandalorian* and Grogu to vacate IMAX screens.

Tickets went on sale a week ahead of the standard June 5 release, with a special preview screening scheduled for June 3 at select U.S. venues, including Dolby‑equipped AMC locations. Early box‑office projections have risen from $25 million to $35 million for the opening weekend, on a production budget exceeding $170 million. The move is seen as an effort to boost the film’s opening performance amid competition from other releases.

The IMAX rollout follows the film’s standard theatrical debut and reflects confidence in the movie’s large‑scale action set‑pieces. Stakeholders anticipate that the added format will attract additional audiences, though the ultimate impact on box‑office returns remains to be seen.