Masters of the Universe Fans Hope for Sequel After Huge Streaming Debut
Amazon’s Masters of the Universe movie might have flopped at the box office, but it enjoyed an enormous launch on Prime Video, sparking fan hope for a sequel.
Masters of the Universe, a movie based on the popular 1980s toy and cartoon franchise, may have underperformed at the box office, earning only $113 million in theaters. However, the film's streaming debut on Amazon's Prime Video has generated significant buzz among fans, leading to hopes for a sequel. Despite the movie's reported $170 million budget, it was pulled from theaters just two months after its release and began to gain traction on streaming platforms.
According to Nielsen's streaming ratings, Masters of the Universe garnered 1.17 billion minutes of watch time in a single week, securing the top spot and placing it among only two titles to surpass the billion-minute milestone. Fans are excited about the prospect of a sequel, primarily due to the movie's four post-credits scenes that hinted at future developments, including the introduction of She-Ra.
While Amazon has not confirmed a sequel, the streaming success of Masters of the Universe has sparked speculation that the franchise could continue. Some fans expressed their enthusiasm for a potential spin-off, while others noted their recent purchases of related merchandise. The impact of these streaming figures on Amazon's decision-making is unclear, but the overwhelming response suggests that a sequel may be more likely than initially anticipated.
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