The cast of the new Masters of the Universe film got their first hands-on look at Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite, a cooperative card game that just hit shelves, during an exclusive reveal at IGN Live on Saturday.
Nicholas Galitzine, who plays Adam and his alter ego He-Man in the movie, joined Camila Mendes as Teela and Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms to experience how their characters translate into the game's card-based mechanics. The trio weren't shy about reacting to their in-game likenesses, and the moment quickly turned playful when they started workshopping their own signature poses, imagining what they'd look like as playable characters.
The conversation naturally drifted toward gaming habits among the cast members, with the three discussing which of their co-stars are known gamers and which ones keep their gaming habits under wraps. The discussion revealed an unexpected mix of closet and open gamers within the film's ensemble.
Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite operates as a deckbuilder with eight playable characters, a card pool exceeding 400 options, and competitive trials that shape how matches unfold. The game launched on Amazon Luna and positions itself as a way for fans of the franchise to engage with characters directly from the film.
The timing of the reveal capitalizes on momentum from the movie's theatrical run. With both the film and game now available to audiences, the property is effectively targeting multiple entertainment formats simultaneously, pulling in audiences whether they prefer cinema or interactive gaming.
IGN Live 2026 continues with additional reveals across games, movies, television, and streaming platforms, with the full schedule available for those tracking upcoming announcements throughout the event.
Author Emily Chen: "Hollywood actors discovering card games live on stage is either charming or the death of credibility, depending on how genuine the enthusiasm actually is."
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