Masters of the Universe Gets Last-Minute Theatrical Shakeup as Star Wars Winds Down Imax Run

Masters of the Universe has added last-minute Imax screens to its theatrical rollout after Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opened up room for the large-screen format earlier than expected. Star Wars fans were anticipating Disney's sci-fi universe to populate Imax screens for at least a few weeks into June following its May 22 premiere. However, it doesn't seem like that will be the case, as Imax has made a surprise change that will now see its theaters make space in anticipation of Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures' live-action He-Man movie. The move was announced Friday with official promotional material for Masters of the Universe. Tickets are now on sale, just one week before the movie's previously announced standard release date of June 5, 2026. Imax typically gives viewers a more substantial heads-up when it comes to ticket sales for upcoming movies. Mortal Kombat 2 tickets, for example, were shared April 9, around one month before wide theatrical release in early May. Tickets for The Mandalorian and Grogu went on sale April 17. Masters of the Universe was also absent from the 2026 slate Imax shared with investors April 30, 2026. Instead, the company said it expected its early