It's incredible to think that there have been no live-action adaptations of Masters of the Universe since Dolph Lundgren declared he had the power in 1987. That version was critically derided but has since gained a cult following, while follow-ups to the original cartoon series have kept the franchise alive and popular.

The domestic box office is looking at another phenomenal weekend after the record-breaking success of Backrooms and Obsession. Both horror movies are expected to deliver massive returns this time around as well. It's entirely possible that the industry saw The Mandalorian and Grogu holding fort this weekend, but the Star Wars movie had a cataclysmic second-weekend drop, and is no longer a factor. Instead, Backrooms and Obsession are taking on a couple of major new releases — Paramount's Scary Movie reboot and Amazon MGM's Masters of the Universe. With franchise architects the Wayans brothers back in charge after decades, Scary Movie exceeded expectations with a $24 million opening-day haul and is now projected to gross around $55 million for the weekend.

The biggest hero of the summer is going to hit the biggest screens around. Masters of the Universe is coming to IMAX theaters worldwide when it premieres on June 5. This seems to come at the expense of The Mandalorian and Grogu, which was previously reported to have the large-format screens locked up for three weeks.

This article includes spoilers for 'Masters of the Universe'.The smartest thing Masters of the Universe does with She-Ra is keep her out of the movie. That might sound strange considering the character's importance to the franchise, but Adora deserves far more than a quick cameo or a last-minute appearance during the final battle. Adora is one of the most important figures in the entire mythology, with decades of stories, relationships, and worldbuilding attached to her name. That's exactly why the movie's post-credits scene works so well.

For the first time in nearly four decades, Masters of the Universe is officially back on the big screen, and if early audience reactions are any indication, the long wait may have been worth it. Travis Knight’s ambitious reboot has reignited excitement for the franchise, bringing life-long He-Man fans back into the fold as a new generation is introduced to the colorful world of Eternia.