Published: 4 June 2026 at 21:03 Europe/London

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He-Man’s big-screen comeback is in trouble, with early box office projections hovering around $25–40 million—far below the $425 million needed to break even. Despite a solid 74% Rotten Tomatoes score and a $170–200 million budget, the nostalgic reboot is battling a packed summer slate, stiff competition from films like Scary Movie, and a lack of fresh appeal for a new generation. With its core audience—men over 35—already saturated with entertainment options, the movie’s uphill battle looks unlikely to pay off, echoing the struggles of other high-profile reboots this year.

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