Is Masters of the Universe scary?

Only a little. Masters of the Universe has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

What is Masters of the Universe rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

Masters of the Universe (2026)

Film · 2h 21m · Rated PG-13

Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

A separated prince returns to a shattered world, embracing his destiny to fight fiendish evil with epic, campy power.

Pulpy. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Prime Video.

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Masters of the Universe parents guide

What we could confirm fits a PG-13: strong violence and a few tense moments.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: Not rated yet; We were not sure enough to call this one.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: Not rated yet; We were not sure enough to call this one.
Language: Not rated yet; We were not sure enough to call this one.

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Three questions

Is Masters of the Universe scary?: Only a little. Masters of the Universe has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Masters of the Universe?: No gore and strong violence.
What is Masters of the Universe rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated PG-13. Expect strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Masters of the Universe about?

After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.