Jared Leto Cast as Skeletor in Masters of the Universe

Jared Leto has been confirmed to play Skeletor in the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Masters of the Universe, set for release on June 5, 2026. Joining Leto in the villain lineup are Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man, and Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops, with Alison Brie portraying Evil-Lyn. The film, directed by Travis Knight, will also feature Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Camila Mendes as Teela, and Idris Elba as Duncan/Man-at-Arms. Details about the plot remain undisclosed, but it is expected to center around the conflict between He-Man and Skeletor over control of Castle Grayskull. The project is a collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios, Mattel Films, and Escape Artists, reviving the franchise first popularized in the 1980s. This adaptation follows various previous iterations of the franchise, including animated series and films.