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“By the power of Grayskull,” with assistance by Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures, and of course Mattel Toys, and Directed by Travis Knight (Bumblebee, Kubo and the Two Strings). Prince Adam and his alter ego He-Man of Eternia, defender of the secrets of Castle Grayskull, returns to the big screen in “Masters Of The Universe.”

The franchise, created by Mattel in 1981, centered on the battle between He-Man and Skeletor for control of Castle Grayskull on the planet Eternia. It evolved from toys to a multi-billion-dollar pop culture empire and has multiple animated and live-action movies and series. Including a live-action movie starring Dolph Lundrgren (1987). Now, 39 years later, “Masters of the Universe” (MOTU), The summer blockbuster sci-fi and fantasy franchise that centers on the heroic He-Man (Nicholas Gallitzine, Red, White & Royal Blue, Mary & George) and his allies defending the magical planet of Eternia. They must save it and the secrets of Castle Grayskull, from the evil sorcerer Skeletor (Jared Leto, Tron: Ares, Morbius).

After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power has lead Prince Adam Glenn back to Eternia where he discovers his home has been destroyed and is now under the rule of powerful warlord and sorcerer. To reclaim his family legacy and save the world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Riverdale’s Camila Mendes) and Man-At-Arms (Fast & Furious, & Suicide Squad’s, Idris Elba), and embrace who he is truly meant to be He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. Here’s hoping Masters of the Universe “Has the Power” to breath new life into the film, franchise, and of course the merchandise. In theaters June 5, 2026.

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A new hero takes flight this summer as DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures bring Supergirl to theaters on June 26, 2026. Directed by Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya and Cruella) and written by Ana Nogueira, the highly anticipated film stars Milly Alcock (best known for playing young Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon) as Kara Zor-El, introducing a new chapter in the evolving DC Universe. Unlike previous portrayals of the iconic character, this version of Supergirl arrives with a more complex backstory. Raised on a fragment of the destroyed planet Krypton and forced to witness immense loss, Kara’s journey explores themes of grief, resilience, and identity. When a ruthless new adversary threatens those closest to her, she reluctantly embarks on an interstellar quest focused on vengeance, justice, and self-discovery. Alcock is joined by Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa. The film is produced by DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran and serves as a key installment in the studio’s new interconnected cinematic universe. Packed with cosmic adventure, larger-than-life action, and an emotionally grounded heroine, Supergirl promises a fresh take on one of DC’s most beloved characters. For longtime comic book fans and newcomers alike, the film offers an opportunity to experience Kara Zor-El’s story on the big screen as she searches for her place in the universe.

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What if we received undeniable proof that we’re not alone in the universe?

Part disaster movie, part love story, Disclosure Day is being described by critics as “X-Files meets The Bible”, an ambitious comparison but one that director Steven Spielberg is certainly up to meeting.

It’s recommended that you see Disclosure Day knowing almost nothing plot-wise, so I won’t share any major details. The star-studded film’s cast is headlined by Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place, The Devil Wears Prada, Edge of Tomorrow), Josh O’Connor (Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man, God’s Own Country, Challengers), and Colin Firth (Bridget Jones’ Diary, Pride and Prejudice, The King’s Speech). Colman Domingo (Lincoln, Selma, Euphoria), Eve Hewson (Flora and Son, Bridge of Spies, Robin Hood), and Wyatt Russell (Thunderbolts*, Night Swim, 22 Jump Street) also appear.

Disclosure Day is a return to form for Spielberg; some of his greatest hits have been in the UFO genre. From Close Encounters of the Third Kind to E.T., it’s clear that the director loves to think about space, and while his premises may be somewhat out of left field, they deliver (more often than not) a clear, thought-through concept to the audience. Working with Spielberg’s longtime collaborators John Williams for score and David Koepp for script, the film has set itself up to be one of the great sci-fi films of our time.

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What happens when a struggling wedding singer’s best song ends up on a washed-up boy band frontman’s lips — and, a few weeks later, at number one?

That’s the wound at the heart of “Power Ballad,” John Carney’s latest from the territory he’s owned since “Once” and “Sing Street.” Paul Rudd is Rick, a Dublin wedding singer with talent he’s never quite cashed in. Nick Jonas is Danny, a fading pop star who jams with Rick one night, walks off with his unreleased ballad, and rides it back to the top of the charts. Rick wants the song back. Or the credit. Or maybe just to be heard.

Carney treats songwriting as a moral act, and his new cuts with Gary Clark are catchy enough you’ll forget they’re plot devices, rather than new releases.

Rudd is the surprise: Dad-rock swagger over a man quietly aching to be seen. The trickier role goes to Jonas, where the verdict is split. He’s obvious-well-cast, playing a pop star whose smoothness is a kind of armor that comes from muscle memory. Rudd has raved to the media about what Jonas does “behind the eyes,” playing inner dilemmas without a word. The fair read: He’s better than the usual pop-star-turned-actor curse, but he hasn’t yet had the role that dispels it. “Power Ballad” gets him closer.

Variety calls it Carney’s most winning film since the emotionally stunning “Once” (if you haven’t seen it yet, please do); others find the sentiment here thicker than the story can carry. Either way, the hook stays in your head, which, after all, is the whole point of a power ballad, isn’t it?

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