Do you REALLY want a live action MOTU movie?

[Reviews2D]

With all the production hell, leaks, and way movies are made do you really want a live action MOTU movie? The movie fans would want to see would require a high budget which can be seen with the 87 movie. Regardless of how you feel that movie wasn't the movie fans had in mind when they first saw that movie and left a memory of disappointment. With the way movies are made now I'm sure Sony(or whomever gets the rights after 2023 with Sony doesn't put out one by then) would put the budget to make something closer to what fans want but it could still leave a lot to be desired.

[Neophron]

Personally, I voted no.
To me a live-action MOTU movie will fail due to various reasons including lack of reception from fans.

[zodak74]

No, I'd rather they just put the effort into animation over the next several years instead. More Revelation, more of the CGI show, maybe another new show or some one off adventures done in a different style. I feel like it's too expensive for them to do Eternia justice in live-action form. It's not that it can't be done, it's just that I never felt like Mattel or the folks they're teaming up with have the financial backing (or talent) to pull it off convincingly.
When it comes to my enjoyment of MOTU, cartoons are where it's at, for me personally.

[InThe80s]

I voted yes but Mattel needs have more control over what goes in the script otherwise we will just end up with another revelations style dumpster fire.

The movie needs to actually be about He-Man where he is the central character and the star of the movie. Otherwise there is no point and they might as well not even do it. People just want to see a muscle bound barbarian fight a skeleton wizard and not have the main character die. Is that too much too ask?

If their objective is simply to "subvert out expectations" then they can take their movie and go to despondos.

[Reviews2D]

No, I'd rather they just put the effort into animation over the next several years instead. More Revelation, more of the CGI show, maybe another new show or some one off adventures done in a different style. I feel like it's too expensive for them to do Eternia justice in live-action form. It's not that it can't be done, it's just that I never felt like Mattel or the folks they're teaming up with have the financial backing (or talent) to pull it off convincingly.
When it comes to my enjoyment of MOTU, cartoons are where it's at, for me personally.

I agree, I believe the stories of MOTU are best left in other mediums other than live action. It's just makes all the silliness more natural, I'm not sure if it could be captured properly and if it were to capture that aspect I don't know if it would attract a large audience to preform well. I don't see how movie would really get in the way of the cartoons and if the movie were to preform well it would be good for the brand in general.

[Mark M]

I still think a live action MOTU movie could be very good depending on the writer and directors working on the project.

[Dylamug]

10 or 15 years ago I would have said "yes".
But entertainment industry in general has left a lot to be desired in recent years, so I'd rather not have one at all than have it made today. So it's a big "no" from me.

[smanomega]

The only way I think a movie could survive shooting would be a total media black out. The internet would break with any little leak I mean look what revelations did and it's not even done yet. But yeah, where the movie already?

[unclassified]

I did but I'll hate it so no.

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[AlexApprobation]

YES!!! All depends on a great writer, director, cast, crew, and a studio with vision. But there's a strong chance that this property could finally be done right as a live-action film.

With the way movies are made now I'm sure Sony(or whomever gets the rights after 2023 with Sony doesn't put out one by then) would put the budget to make something closer to what fans want but it could still leave a lot to be desired.

Seems like that honor would go to Universal.

I voted yes but Mattel needs have more control over what goes in the script otherwise we will just end up with another revelations style dumpster fire.

It's unfortunate that you feel this way about Revelation. Liking or disliking it aside, Revelation DOES have strong Mattel control and direction. This is the one being done by Mattel Entertainment, which is why so many of the designs are directly from the toys (past and present). Rob David is not only the lead guy from Mattel on the show, but he did the basic story for the DC comic Eternity War (and that's why some of those plot points are popping up in the show).

[cyberius704]

I'm a lifelong MOTU fan and do have a soft spot for the 87 movie, but I voted no. Other live-action movies based on 80s toy properties (GI Joe, Transformers) have had way more misses than hits. And as others have already said, given current Hollywood trends and the way things get leaked, analyzed and criticized into the ground, I just don't see it having great chances of success or quality. I'd rather see continued focus on ongoing animated series too.

[Rikki Roxx]

There was a time in my slightly more optimistic youth when I would have loved it, but for multiple reasons I just don't see it turning out well.

Hollywood has shown that it simply doesn't treat "toy movies" with any respect whatsoever and only looks at them as a way to turn a fast buck. This one wouldn't magically be the exception. It would probably end up like the Transformers movies; Even if they spent some money on it, the actual content would probably not be very satisfying to the actual fanbase while "proving" to non-fans that the property is "stupid".

And frankly I'm not even convinced they'd bother spending much on it, since the property is so "niche" that there's no guaranteed return on investment. And if they don't spend money on it, it will look cheap and get a bad reception. In some ways the entire property is just "too big" to commit to a live-action film. It works well in print and animation because there's less concern about budgetary limitations; in live action, it's a whole different story. Almost every single shot of the movie would have to include some sort of special effects, even if just for backgrounds or character costumes or what have you. You're looking at a movie that would need to bring in at least $600 million to be "profitable" and I honestly just don't see a MOTU movie doing that kind of business.

And then there's the fans. After "Revelation", I'm more convinced than ever that with a fanbase as divided as this one, a big-budget live-action film can only sow more discord. You've got your Mini-Ternia fans, your Filmation fans, your 200X fans, etc., many of whom only like "their" version of MOTU; which fanbase gets to have their way? No matter what approach the movie takes, you're gonna have a ton of people crying foul and screaming blasphemy, then review-bombing the movie into oblivion, after which there won't be a sequel.

All I see is a very expensive misfire that ultimately won't satisfy anyone, and will only make an already-divided fanbase more divided. Which we don't need.

[Dice]

I voted maybe. To me it would be all about budget. I feel like it's impossible to really pull off a good "live action" MOTU film without a lot of heavy CGI. And I'm having a hard time even drawing the line on who should be a live actor vs. who definitely needs to be CGI.


IMO the only way for MOTU characters to be taken seriously by ALL audiences is to make (the evil warriors at least) all larger than life and all lethal. I'm talking Hulk and Juggernaut size Clawful, Whiplash, and Beast-man.

[Stratos88]

I voted maybe. To me it would be all about budget. I feel like it's impossible to really pull off a good "live action" MOTU film without a lot of heavy CGI. And I'm having a hard time even drawing the line on who should be a live actor vs. who definitely needs to be CGI.


IMO the only way for MOTU characters to be taken seriously by ALL audiences is to make (the evil warriors at least) all larger than life and all lethal. I'm talking Hulk and Juggernaut size Clawful, Whiplash, and Beast-man.

Agreed. The only way it should even be attempted is if they are prepared to do it justice and throw the necessary cash behind it. Strong maybe from me as well.

[cyberius704]

There was a time in my slightly more optimistic youth when I would have loved it, but for multiple reasons I just don't see it turning out well.

Hollywood has shown that it simply doesn't treat "toy movies" with any respect whatsoever and only looks at them as a way to turn a fast buck. This one wouldn't magically be the exception. It would probably end up like the Transformers movies; Even if they spent some money on it, the actual content would probably not be very satisfying to the actual fanbase while "proving" to non-fans that the property is "stupid".

And frankly I'm not even convinced they'd bother spending much on it, since the property is so "niche" that there's no guaranteed return on investment. And if they don't spend money on it, it will look cheap and get a bad reception. In some ways the entire property is just "too big" to commit to a live-action film. It works well in print and animation because there's less concern about budgetary limitations; in live action, it's a whole different story. Almost every single shot of the movie would have to include some sort of special effects, even if just for backgrounds or character costumes or what have you. You're looking at a movie that would need to bring in at least $600 million to be "profitable" and I honestly just don't see a MOTU movie doing that kind of business.

And then there's the fans. After "Revelation", I'm more convinced than ever that with a fanbase as divided as this one, a big-budget live-action film can only sow more discord. You've got your Mini-Ternia fans, your Filmation fans, your 200X fans, etc., many of whom only like "their" version of MOTU; which fanbase gets to have their way? No matter what approach the movie takes, you're gonna have a ton of people crying foul and screaming blasphemy, then review-bombing the movie into oblivion, after which there won't be a sequel.

All I see is a very expensive misfire that ultimately won't satisfy anyone, and will only make an already-divided fanbase more divided. Which we don't need.

This is what I was trying to say, thanks Rikki

[Orko's Magic Hat]

Nope, not anymore!

The fanbase can't even handle a new cartoon, and the spotlight being on MOTU, I don't think they can handle a movie.

The fanbase is far too split and fractured, just like the many versions and interpretations of MOTU.

[unclassified]

Put Scott ahead of the movie and I'm down. At least he'll keep it motu. Aside from that, there's not one soul at Mattel or elsewhere that will do it right and give it what it deserves.

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[RiverToad]

I'm just not into live-action that much. Maybe it would work if they put a SUPER amount of effort into it, but I honestly doubt they would.

[Darth Latveria]

I'd like one - ideally with Kevin Smith at the helm given how great Revelation is. Although I would prefer it if they moved away from the Skeletor origin in the new comics and moved back to Keldor

[McHorde-Trooper]

I've grown to appreciate the old live action film, but I'm afraid a new movie would just be a Marvel style movie about He-Man.
It would be all CGI, no heart, and no plot. I bet it would have sky beams too.

[Catra2017]

If they do not screw it up like last time then yes, many of my friends doesn't like animated shows. This movie could be the thing to make them give the Animated series a shot?

[ProteinNerd]

I'd love a great MotU movie but I have ZERO faith they could pull it off.

I'd rather nothing than some terribly written trash with a half assed budget.

[Ornclown]

As an ardent supporter of the 1987 film, I would love to see a new live-action movie.

Considering what Hollywood has been able to do with characters like Thor, Aquaman, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Wonder Woman, Star Lord, etc., I think MOTU could turn out to be the movie we didn't know we needed.

Sure, there is a lot of apprehension toward a live-action version of MOTU, but how will we ever know what today's movie-magic can make if it never gets off the ground?

[halopriest]

As much as I would like to see a MOTU live action movie, I fear that it can't be a "big success" in this day and age. Today's formula for movies is so much different to what MOTU is in its core that in my opinion, a live action movie would never satisfy the majority of fans because they need to target the biggest possible audience (see reactions to Revelation). So, do I want a MOTU live action movie? Hell yes!

[Mikey]

I would definitely LOVE a new live action MOTU movie! Bring it on!