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Masters of the Universe (2026) has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate fantasy violence, innuendo, language

Masters of the Universe (2026) has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate fantasy violence, innuendo, language
Masters of the Universe
The long awaited re-telling of the classic 80's TV animated series and Dolph Lungren movie Masters of the Universe has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate fantasy violence, innuendo, language.

The movie stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man who has previously been seen in The Watcher In the Woods and this years The Sheep Detectives, it also stars Camila Mendes who has starred in Upgraded and Do Revenge.

Directing the movie is Travis Knight who has previously been in charge of Wildwood and Bumblebee.

12A Certificate

Movie Synopsis

Fantasy adventure in which a man must return to his home planet in order to fulfil his destiny and protect his Kingdom from a tyrannical ruler.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

  • Title: Masters of the Universe
  • BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
  • Reason: moderate fantasy violence, innuendo, language
  • Release date: 5th June 2026
  • Runtime: 141 minutes (2 hours 21 minutes)
  • The movie is being released into movie theatres
  • Directed by:
    • Travis Knight
  • Starring:
    • Nicholas Galitzine
    • Camila Mendes
    • Idris Elba
Masters of the Universe

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