Masters of the Universe has stumbled out of the gate, earning mixed reviews and a disappointing box office debut that has already sparked a fierce online blame game.
As fans search for answers, many have pointed the finger at Jared Leto’s casting as Skeletor, arguing his controversial reputation hurt the film’s chances. But others insist that Leto is being unfairly singled out, claiming the real reasons behind the movie’s sluggish performance run much deeper.
Starring Nicholas Galitzine in the lead role, the Mattel adaptation has quickly become the center of a heated debate over what hindered its box-office prospects.