'Masters of the Universe: The Art of the Film' Revealed for September 2026
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February 23rd 2026
Masters of the Universe is headed to the big screen this summer, with a live-action adaptation from director Travis Knight, exciting fans of the long-running series and likely to create new ones too. No stranger to the world of merch, Mattel are giving the movie the artbook treatment, with a new release coming later this year with Masters of the Universe: The Art of the Film!
Coming from Mattel's own publishing arm Mattel Press, the new book is set for release on September 22nd 2026 and will come as a 224 page hardcover with a dustjacket. Inside readers will get to pore over artwork for the movie, as well as interviews with the crew for deeper insights into the latest take on He-Man, Skeletor, and the world of Eternia. It is authored by Dan Jolin, who has penned multiple books about movies and directors, and the foreword come from Travis Knight.
Below is the official description of the book; "This definitive visual chronicle invites fans into the world of Masters of the Universe 2026 film — from its earliest conception to its vibrant, action-packed final form. Perfectly giftable in its stunning foiled and jacketed hardcover format; it’s the missing piece to any collector’s library!
Author Dan Jolin documents every major stage of production: from initial conversations with the producers about how to honor the legacy of the classic toys and animated series; to the design studios where the re-imagined costumes for Prince Adam / He-Man, Teela, and their allies were forged; to the dark citadels of Skeletor and his sinister entourage. With rich, full-color imagery and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, learn how the world of Eternia was rebuilt for the 21st century — from the hulking arm-cannon of Trap Jaw to the swirling mystic forces of The Sorceress."
The book is available to pre-order in the US on sites that includes Amazon, with more listings expected to appear soon elsewhere. There are no page previews for the book, so it is unclear as to whether this will be a concept art focused book, or one that includes a lot of on-set photography as well, as seen in many movie 'Art of' volumes. It also comes with an RRP of $60 in the US, which is at the higher end for artbooks, but not outside the expected pricing in 2026 either. It will also hit shelves just over 3 months after the movie premiers, which is a good thing for those wanting more after the credits roll, because it is shorter gap than a lot of tie-in books.
Future updates on Masters of the Universe: The Art of the Film will be shared here and be sure to keep an eye on your go to bookstore to place a pre-order when the option becomes available.
