I’ve always believed that if you’re passionate about a franchise and understand exactly what makes it work, you’re more likely to enjoy the film a whole lot more. “Masters of the Universe” is a strong example, with a dedicated fanbase stretching back to the action figures that launched in 1982, through the animated series, and later the first live-action adaptation starring Dolph Lundgren.
The 2026 reboot, now playing in theaters, has an entire devoted community rooting for it. But as someone who isn’t familiar with this world at all, I have a lot of thoughts.
