Masters of the Universe

The Art of the Film

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by Dan Jolin

Type

Photos

Subject

One Film > Masters of the Universe (2026)

Keywords

Travis Knight, fantasy

Publishing date

2026 (September 22, 2026)

Publisher

Mattel Press

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Hardcover • 224 pages
11 x 10 inches (28 x 25.5 cm)

ISBN

978-1-64036-622-0

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Book Presentation:
The deluxe, OFFICIAL art book companion to Masters of the Universe. Includes a foreword from director Travis Knight, exclusive crew interviews, and unprecedented behind-the-scenes visuals.

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.

With exclusive testimony from costume designers, concept artists, cinematographers and VFX teams, Masters of the Universe: The Art of the Film offers the definitive guide to the making of a modern mythology.

About the Author:
Dan Jolin is the author of The Complete Unofficial Guides to James Cameron, the Coen brothers, Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino, as well as The Toxic Avenger: The Art and Making of the Movie. He is a contributing editor at Empire, the world’s biggest movie magazine, and is the editor and co-founder of Senet magazine, about the craft and culture of modern board gaming.Travis Knight is an award-winning director and producer and as president & CEO of LAIKA, he has made all key creative and business decisions since the studio’s founding in 2005. He was lead animator on Coraline and held that position as well as producer on ParaNorman and The Boxtrolls. He was nominated for an Academy Award® and won the Visual Effects Society Award and BAFTA® Award for his directorial debut on Kubo and the Two Strings. Under his leadership, LAIKA has garnered worldwide distinction for its melding of the age-old craft of stop-motion with the most cutting-edge cinematic advances and manufacturing techniques. As a result, every LAIKA film has been Oscar®-nominated for best animated feature. Travis made his live-action directorial debut in 2018 with Paramount’s Bumblebee. He sits on the Board of Directors for LAIKA, NIKE, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

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