Laughter takes the spotlight this May as Megaworld Cinemas presents an exclusive live comedy experience featuring celebrated stand-up comedian Alex Calleja and The Comedy Crew in A Night of Unfiltered Comedy happening on May 29, 2026 at Uptown Cinema 2.
Known for his quick wit, hilarious storytelling, and highly relatable humor, Alex Calleja has long been a staple in the local stand-up comedy scene. From turning everyday Filipino experiences into unforgettable punchlines to delivering viral comedy content online, Calleja continues to captivate audiences with his natural comedic charm and unmistakable stage presence.
Audiences can look forward to a unique live entertainment experience as Alex Calleja and The Comedy Crew mount a series of live stand-up comedy shows inside cinema venues exclusively with Megaworld Cinemas.
Joining Calleja on stage are members of The Comedy Crew — Israel, Grease, Anthony, and Dawit — bringing their own unique humor and comedic energy to complete an evening packed with crowd-favorite performances and spontaneous moments.
Beyond stand-up comedy, Calleja has also built a successful career in television and film as a writer, director, and his viral online comedy performances that gained massive traction across social media platforms, including YouTube, where his stand-up videos continue to reach millions of viewers.
A Night of Unfiltered Comedy marks another exciting entertainment offering from Megaworld Cinemas, giving audiences a fresh and immersive way to enjoy live performances within a premium cinema setting. Combining world-class entertainment, comfortable venues, and an engaging live atmosphere, the event promises a one-of-a-kind night out for comedy fans and moviegoers alike.
Doors open at 7:00 PM, with tickets priced at PHP 1,600. Guests may purchase their tickets viahttps://megaworldcinemas.com/ or directly at the Uptown Cinema ticket booth.
Get ready for an evening of nonstop laughs and live entertainment as Alex Calleja and The Comedy Crew bring their exclusive live stand-up comedy experience to Uptown Cinema 2 on May 29, 2026.
For updates, visit megaworld-lifestylemalls.com or call (02) 8462-8888.
Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Samsung LazMall Super Brand Day on May 21. Returning for its ninth edition, the annual online sales event will present Samsung’s latest innovations at unbeatable prices for one day only. This year’s theme, “Dream Deals”, spotlights exceptional value across Samsung’s ecosystem of mobile devices, home appliances, TVs and displays – bringing premium innovations to consumers across Southeast Asia.
Held in partnership with Lazada, the leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia, the Samsung x Lazada Super Brand Day invites shoppers across the region to enjoy exclusive promotions and limited-time offers on some of Samsung’s most sought-after products.
The Super Brand Day will include Samsung’s most intuitive Galaxy AI phone yet, the Galaxy S26 series, designed to elevate everyday mobile use with its powerful performance, industry-leading camera systems, and advanced AI features. For an enhanced audio experience, the Galaxy Buds4 series complements the device with seamless connectivity.
Shoppers looking to upgrade their viewing experiences at home can explore Samsung’s premium display innovations, including the Mini LED M70H AI Smart TV lineup, which delivers exceptional color, clarity and intelligent picture processing capabilities. For all your productivity, entertainment and gaming needs, check out Samsung’s latest range of immersive displays, such as OLED, QLED, and Crystal UHD TVs, as well as Odyssey QLED Gaming Monitors.
Homeowners can also look forward to doing less and living more with Samsung’s range of AI-powered digital appliances, which offer smarter and more intuitive living, with the Bespoke AI Refrigerators, AI Ecobubble Washer-Dryers, and Windfree Air Conditioners designed to simplify everyday routines at home.
Chang Soo Park, Head of Regional Online Business for Samsung Electronics, Southeast Asia and Oceania said, “We are thrilled to partner with Lazada once again to bring Samsung’s latest innovations closer to consumers across Southeast Asia. Whether upgrading everyday essentials or enhancing a home setup, this year’s ‘Dream Deals’ event makes our premium innovations more accessible than ever with offers that are not to be missed.”
Highlights of Samsung Super Brand Day in PH include:
Up to 50% OFF on select Galaxy devices
Up to 40% OFF on select TVs, Sound devices, and Monitors
Up to 45% OFF on select Digital appliances
For more information, visit http://spr.ly/Samsung-LZD-SBD. Shoppers can also download the Lazada app on the Google Play Store or App Store to visit the Samsung official LazMall Flagship Store today.
These days, not every barkada summer plan has to mean booking flights or planning a whole weekend away. In fact, the plans that usually push through are often the ones closer to home, because it’s so much easier to get everyone to say yes and actually show up.
It’s also a more practical way to make the most of the season while keeping things simple, manageable, and more budget-friendly – no hassles or stress over planning. If you’re looking for activities your whole barkada can easily say yes to, here are three ideas that are worth considering this summer.
1. Rediscover your neighborhood
Summer is a good time to rediscover what your neighborhood has to offer, because more often than not, there are plenty of activities nearby just waiting to be discovered. But with busy schedules, they often get overlooked.
It can be as simple as checking out a nearby fitness studio or trying out movement-based activities. For something slower-paced, there are also museums and galleries to visit, or pop-up bazaars featuring local brands, crafts, and hands-on activities that offer a different kind of barkada hangout. It’s a nice way to make summer feel different from the usual without needing to go far or spend too much.
2. Go on a food crawl
Food crawls are one of the easiest barkada plans to organize, because who doesn’t love sharing a good meal with their closest friends? They let you explore different spots in one area, try more food, and split dishes (and the bill!) so everyone gets to taste and enjoy a bit of everything.
There are plenty of go-to areas around Metro Manila to do a food crawl. Binondo is home to some of the oldest Chinese restaurants and iconic merienda spots, while Maginhawa is packed with a wide range of food options for every craving. San Juan is also becoming a go-to neighborhood for new and exciting concepts, while Poblacion has enough options to keep the barkada going well into the night.
For trusted restaurants and sulit finds, content creator Remy Eats regularly shares neighborhood food guides and recommendations (Watch here on Tiktok and Instagram) that are perfect for barkada food trips. But as fun as they are, settling the bill is usually where things get tricky. Luckily, with GCash, barkadas can easily settle bills with hassle-free and fast payments.
If someone pays ahead for the group, splitting the bill with the barkada is just as easy when using GCash. “The best thing about food crawls is how spontaneous they can be,” says Remy. “When you’re hopping from one place to another, it helps to use GCash so everyone can send their share right away without worrying about cash or change.”
3. Set up a barkada sleepover
Why go out when you can just stay in? Sleepovers are the settings for some of the best barkada summer moments, and it’s a great way to make the most out of the season without the worries of reservations or having to travel far.
Whether it’s preparing a meal, or setting up a movie marathon until late at night, or turning the living room into the setting for a board game tournament, there’s no shortage of ways to keep things fun without spending much.
To make it even more engaging, each friend can take on something to bring – snacks, dessert, or drinks – or you can simply order in and keep things easy. Whatever it is, splitting payments is still just as seamless when done through GCash.
For content creator Paco (@chomppzz on Tiktok and @fpchompz on Instagram), this kind of setup captures what summer should feel like. “Barkada sleepovers are honestly one of the stories that you tell your kids in the future— no planned itinerary, no big spending, just a night with good food, company, and unexpected stories you will never forget”
Make barkada summer easier with GCash
At the end of the day, the best summer plans are the ones where there is no complicated planning involved, no budget stress, and no payment hassles. With GCash, barkadas can split bills, send payments, and manage shared experiences – making group plans easier to say yes to. Download the GCash app today and say yes to easier, more manageable barkada activities this summer!
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Ready for your weekly big screen fix? This week’s cinema lineup may be smaller in number, but it’s bringing major franchise energy, anime action, horror thrills, and K-pop excitement to the big screen. Whether you are craving the epic cosmic adventures of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, the supernatural panic of Speed Demon, or the intense anime warfare of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway, today’s slate has a ticket with your name on it. Plus, for the K-pop faithful, a massive celebration is heading to the big screen this weekend with 2026 TXT MOA CON in Japan: Live Viewing.
Whether you’re planning a movie marathon with friends, an anime weekend, or a concert-viewing experience with fellow fans, this week’s releases offer a fun mix of action, suspense, and spectacle. So what’s first on your watchlist?
Here’s your guide to the new movies and special screenings showing in cinemas this week.
The galaxy’s favorite duo heads to the big screen.
Set after the fall of the Empire, the story follows legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu as they navigate a galaxy still filled with danger. While the New Republic attempts to maintain order, scattered Imperial warlords continue to threaten peace across the stars. Packed with action, adventure, and the charm fans have loved from the series, this cinematic chapter promises an exciting return to the Star Wars universe.
A runaway train becomes the setting for a terrifying battle against evil.
A nun struggling with her faith must perform her first exorcism aboard a speeding train after a possessed passenger threatens everyone on board. As panic spreads and time runs out, survival becomes a desperate race against supernatural forces. Fast-paced and claustrophobic, this horror thriller combines possession scares with nonstop tension.
Opening Date: May 23, 2026 2026 • PG • 1h 48m ANIMATION, DRAMA, SCIENCE FICTION, WAR GET SHOWTIMES
The next chapter of Hathaway Noa’s story arrives in cinemas.
Still haunted by his past, Hathaway becomes entangled with the mysterious Gigi Andalucia, whose strange powers awaken buried memories and emotions. As political tensions rise ahead of the Adelaide Conference, both Hathaway and the Earth Federation prepare for a dangerous clash that could change everything. This latest Gundam installment is set to thrill longtime fans and newcomers alike.
2026 • • 3h 45m Opening Date: May 24, 2026 MUSIC GET SHOWTIMES
TXT MOA CON 2026
MOAs, your cinema concert experience is here.
Prepared especially for fans celebrating TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s seventh debut anniversary, this special live viewing event brings the excitement of 2026 TXT MOA CON straight to the big screen. From performances and fan moments to the group’s signature stage energy, this event gives audiences the feeling of being part of the celebration in Japan.
Ready to sing along with TXT in cinemas?
Your Midweek Movie Fix Starts Here
This week’s lineup proves you don’t need dozens of releases to make moviegoing exciting. From intergalactic adventures and supernatural scares to anime spectacle and K-pop concert energy, there’s something waiting for every kind of fan on the big screen.
Stay tuned for next week’s fresh batch of releases and updates. Keep ClickTheCity.com bookmarked for the latest showtimes, your next movie is just a click away!
Ayala Malls Cinemas continues to raise the bar for curated movie experiences with the exclusive local release of Obsession, a chilling psychological horror film from emerging filmmaker Curry Barker.
Following the viral success of his 2024 found footage horror movie Milk & Serial, Barker returns with another unsettling story that explores the dangerous extremes of affection, fixation, and emotional obsession.
When Love Becomes Something Far More Sinister
At the center of Obsession is a lonely romantic determined to win over the girl he admires. In a desperate attempt to change his fate, he makes a wish on a strange novelty item called the “One Wish Willow” toy.
What begins as a dream come true quickly spirals into a nightmare.
As his wishes start becoming reality, the consequences grow darker and more disturbing, forcing him to confront the terrifying cost of getting exactly what he wants.
Director Curry Barker revealed that the film was inspired by the blurred lines between love and unhealthy attachment.
“With Obsession, I wanted to tell a story about how far someone’s fixation on another person can go. At what point does something we call love stop being love? And beyond that, what does the word “love” even mean?”
He also hopes the movie sparks conversations long after audiences leave the cinema.
“I want people leaving the theater still talking – arguing over how they felt, what they would have done differently, and whether what they saw was love or obsession.”
Watch the Trailer Here:
Exclusive Horror Viewing at Ayala Malls Cinemas
Known for showcasing carefully selected international and local titles, Ayala Malls Cinemas strengthens its lineup of exclusive releases with Obsession.
Horror fans can fully immerse themselves in the film’s eerie atmosphere inside Ayala Malls Cinemas’ modern theaters, designed with premium sound and high-quality screen technology that heighten every shocking moment.
Catch the Early Access Screenings on May 23
Moviegoers eager to experience the scares first can attend the special Early Access Screenings happening on May 23 at 6:30 PM in select branches:
TriNoma
Glorietta
Ayala Malls Manila Bay
Obsession officially opens exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas on May 27. Distributed locally by Warner Bros. PH.
Music fans around the globe are in for an exciting experience as Disney+ and Hulu officially team up to livestream major music festivals, including Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits. For the first time, audiences worldwide will be able to tune in live through both streaming platforms and enjoy some of the biggest performances of the year in real time.
The move marks another major step in Hulu’s long-running partnership with Live Nation. Now in its sixth year of streaming live festival content, Hulu continues to expand its reach, while Disney+ adds an even larger global audience to the mix. Together, the platforms are turning music festivals into shared international events that fans can enjoy from virtually anywhere.
“Music festivals are among the most electric, can’t-miss moments in culture, and now Disney+ and Hulu subscribers around the world can experience the excitement,” said Lauren Tempest, Head of Content Planning & Partnerships, DTC at The Walt Disney Company. “As we continue to extend our live offerings, we remain committed to bringing fans the biggest, most iconic moments right as they happen, and are thrilled to bring that vision to life with Live Nation.”
Live Music Goes Global
As live entertainment continues to evolve, streaming has become an essential way for fans to stay connected to their favorite artists and events. Disney+ and Hulu are leaning further into live programming, offering audiences a steady stream of cultural moments, sports, news, and now even more live music experiences.
The growing demand for international music content is impossible to ignore. According to the 2025 Live Nation Living for Live Global Study, 73% of music fans say they are listening to more international artists than ever before. Meanwhile, 85% believe live music now connects people beyond language and geography.
Kevin Chernett, EVP and Head of Global Media Partnerships at Live Nation, emphasized how livestreaming is reshaping the festival experience.
“Music festivals used to be experiences reserved for the people who could physically be there,” said Kevin Chernett, EVP, Head of Global Media Partnerships at Live Nation. “Now they’re becoming global live moments that fans want to experience together in real time, no matter where they are in the world. Expanding this partnership with Disney+ and Hulu allows these festivals to reach music fans at an entirely different scale.”
Festival Dates to Watch
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is set to take place from June 12 to 15, while Lollapalooza returns from July 31 to August 3. More information about the livestream schedules and featured performances will be announced closer to each event.
With streaming platforms continuing to invest in live entertainment, fans can expect even more unforgettable festival moments delivered straight to their screens.
Source: Live Nation Living for Live Global Study 2025. Findings are based on responses from 42,000 participants aged 18 to 54 across 15 countries.
Influential Filipino rock band Chicosci is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its self-titled album with a special live show on June 6, alongside the record’s first official vinyl release.
Titled A Toast to All Our Crimes, the anniversary concert will spotlight the band’s acclaimed 2006 release — a seminal record widely regarded as a turning point not only in Chicosci’s career, but also in the evolution of the local rock scene during a transitional era for original Filipino music.
Released at a time when OPM was shifting between acoustic pop, “pogi rock,” and the fading wave of early nu metal, the album introduced a tighter, more aggressive sound that helped expand the band’s reach. Its tracks soon became staples of packed live shows across the country, cementing Chicosci’s crossover appeal and influence on a new generation of rock acts.
“This album was a test for the band,” guitarist Mong Alcaraz said. “In 2006, it was a strange time in OPM. For the first time, we decided to do everything ourselves — writing, recording, production, marketing, packaging, and distribution. It was our first step as an independent band, and we’ve remained that band since.”
For the upcoming show, the band will perform the album in full, revisiting the material that defined its mid-2000s era while reintroducing it to a new generation of listeners.
“We’ll be playing the White Album in its entirety, along with a few more songs,” vocalist Miggy Chavez said. “We’ve been rehearsing a lot for this show, and we’re excited for people to experience it — even our soundcheck, if they’re into that.”
The anniversary also coincides with the album’s long-awaited vinyl release, answering years of demand from longtime fans while offering younger listeners a new way to experience the band’s catalog.
“I think it’s important for us to celebrate this album because it resonated with so many people,” Chavez added. “It means a lot to us, and it’s mind-blowing that it continues to mean a lot to others as well.”
Two decades later, Chicosci’s influence continues to resonate across the local music scene, with many newer acts drawing from the same blend of melody, heaviness, and emotional intensity that defined the band’s sound.
“The album was a massive turning point for the band,” Chavez said. “Celebrating it 20 years later is a testament to how far we’ve come — and we couldn’t have done it without everyone who’s been with us along the way.”
A Toast to All Our Crimes: 20 Years of the Chicosci Album takes place on June 6 at Soundcheck Inc., with fellow OPM rock band Kamikazee joining the lineup.
TOAST The Best of BREAD will be performing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 12 and at The Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on August 15, 2026. With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, TOAST is often described as “spot on” to Bread’s original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about how closely their live performances sound like the cherished records they listened to back in the day.
Bread virtually invented soft rock in the early Seventies, and the group’s biggest hits – “Make It With You”, “If”, “Baby I’m-A-Want-You” and “Everything I Own” – remain staples on lite-rock radio.
People’s comments to TOAST’s concerts were like “I’ve had a lot of exposure to Bread’s music and I’m telling you, what an awesome show these guys put on! Truly amazing!”, “It was as if it was Bread themselves performing! Over the top amazing! Brought back so many memories”, “I loved how they paid tribute to David Gates and Bread. Really classy show”, “We sang, we laughed, we cried, we loved every minute! Can’t wait to see them again”.
Other Bread hits to be performed by TOAST include “Aubrey”, “Sweet Surrender”, “It Don’t Matter To Me”, “Clouds”, “Mother Freedom”, “Everything I Own”, “Guitar Man”, “Games Of Magic”, “Lost Without Your Love”, “Goodbye Girl”, among many other Filipino favorites.
Tickets prices to TOAST’s “feel-good” concerts that are sure to bring all the memories flooding back are P5800, 4800, 3800, 2800, 2300, 1800 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and P4500, 4000, 3,500, 2500, 1500, 1000 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. Special guest is Noel Cabangon. Tickets available through ovationtickets.com. Presented by Ovation Productions in cooperation with Blast TV.
As the second season of Daredevil: Born Again comes to a close, Disney+ has released a one-shot special, The Punisher: One Last Kill. The special is co-written by Jon Bernthal, who reprises his role as Frank Castle, alongside co-writer and director Reinaldo Marcus Green. Having last seen Frank Castle in the first season of Daredevil: Born Again and we have seen him in trailers for the upcoming Spider-Man movie, it is clear he remains essential to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This special interweaves itself seamlessly into the chaotic, borderline-dystopian world of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (though, to be honest, it’s not that far off from what we see in the news sans superpowered vigilantes).
In this 51-minute special, we see Frank Castle struggling under the weight of his post-traumatic stress disorder. Having killed all the criminal families responsible for the death of his wife and children, Castle is left aimless and without purpose. He hides out in New York’s Little Sicily, which has turned into a chaotic battleground; without the mobsters running the streets, gangs roam free and attack without consequence. Castle contemplates suicide until he is confronted by Ma Gnucci (a spectacular Judith Light), the last surviving member of the Gnucci family, one of those families Frank was taking revenge on. Having tracked him down, she puts a bounty on his head and exposes his location. From there, the episode turns from a quiet, dramatic exploration of one man’s trauma and its effects into a no-holds barred, violent bloodbath with explosive action sequences and a grim renewal of Frank Castle’s sense of purpose.
The first twenty minutes are all atmosphere and mood, we really get into the mind of Frank Castle. Bernthal is so good at creating vulnerability from an otherwise terrifying very powerful man. As an intensely physical actor, he expresses the full spectrum of character’s interiority through hi body language. Seeing that he co-wrote the script, he is able to show off restraint with the dialogue, clearly knowing exactly which parts he could show through body language and his eyes. It is a riveting performance that reaffirms why Bernthal is such an excellent choice for the character.
Taking off from Daredevil: Born Again, this special puts a spotlight on lawlessness, serving as a bleak commentary on how our civilization seems to be crumbling down. Unrestrained violence and a brazen capacity to do harm take center stage here, yet The Punisher: One Last Kill also shows us how hope still flourishes even in the most violent of storms.
The special starts off slow, a good twenty minutes is there to set up the world and establishing Frank’s unwillingness to engage with it. His mission is done, his hope is depleted, and the narrative can occasionally get dragging. However, Bernthal remains such a compelling presence that he makes it bearable but you can also see that this is just a set up for an explosive final thirty minutes. What follows is a bloodbath that moves from one unit in an apartment complex down into the streets. It’s bloody, brutal, gory and relentless.
Ultimately, the special serves up the dual halves of Frank Castle’s psyche, as a character, and shows us how he continues to move on in the MCU. It will be interesting to see how this character would appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a film bound to have a more family-friendly rating. What is most important, however, is that Frank Castle is officially back as The Punisher, and One Last Kill is a great special to bring him back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Far from the kingdom he was born to protect, Prince Adam has spent most of his life on Earth, unaware of the destiny waiting for him. In Masters of the Universe, Nicholas Galitzine stars as the young royal who is called back to Eternia to embrace his true identity as He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe.
But He-Man’s journey is not one he faces alone.
As the threat of Skeletor, played by Jared Leto, grows stronger, a team of loyal warriors rises to stand beside Eternia’s greatest hero. From fierce fighters to battle-tested protectors, these legendary allies are ready to defend their world at all costs.
Watch the “Heroes of Eternia” vignette here:
Teela Steps Forward as a Fearless Warrior
Camila Mendes takes on the role of Teela, a skilled warrior with a deep understanding of the secrets surrounding Grayskull. Strong-willed and fiercely independent, Teela has spent years surviving under Skeletor’s oppressive rule while helping protect Eternia alongside her father, Man-At-Arms.
Mendes describes Teela as someone shaped by hardship and responsibility.
“Teela is independent and self-sufficient. She had to grow up fast after her father sort of gave up on life a little bit,” Mendes says. “She had to toughen up and look after herself, in addition to looking after her father. I think she’s been hardened by that experience. But deep down, she has this inner sensitivity and really deep empathy.”
Despite her hardened exterior, Teela still carries compassion and empathy that make her one of Eternia’s strongest heroes.
Idris Elba Brings Man-At-Arms to Life
Idris Elba portrays Duncan, also known as Man-At-Arms, one of Eternia’s most respected warriors and a trusted ally of King Randor. As the battle against Skeletor intensifies, he continues to lead the resistance while helping guide Prince Adam toward his destiny.
“Everyone wanted to be He-Man,” he recalls. “It’s a massive slice of nostalgia and just being a part of it as an actor feels like an honor. I’ve got my son who’s young and into it as well. So passing that on, and being in a film that he might want to see feels good.”
The actor also shared how meaningful it is to introduce the franchise to a younger generation, especially his own son.
Ram Man Charges Into Battle
Played by Jon Xue Zhang, Ram Man delivers power and pure force on the battlefield. Famous for using his head, literally, to solve problems, the character is known for his spring-powered legs and unstoppable attacks.
“Ram Man is often described as the human battering ram,” Zhang says. “He’s got springs for legs. He’s very strong and he has a propensity for using his head to resolve problems. It may not be in the most intelligent way, but it’s certainly the most direct way.”
Direct, fearless, and always ready for action, Ram Man brings explosive energy to the fight for Eternia.
Mekaneck Turns Pain Into Purpose
James Wilkinson stars as Mekaneck, a towering warrior whose extendable neck gives him a unique advantage in battle. After surviving a devastating neck injury, Mekaneck received life-changing enhancements from Man-At-Arms and transformed his tragedy into strength.
“He had this crazy-bad injury with his neck,” Wilkinson explains. “Man-At-Arms did a bunch of work on him and he then got this superpower of an extendable neck. Now he uses it to protect other people. So he had this tragic accident and then decided to help people.”
His resilience and loyalty make him one of He-Man’s most dependable allies.
Fisto Fights with Strength and Honor
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson plays Fisto, a fierce warrior known for his powerful iron hand. According to the actor, the character earned his nickname after sacrificing his arm to save Man-At-Arms during battle.
“Fisto and Man-At-Arms, they’re brothers. And my character saved his life in battle, but lost an arm in the process. So, Man-At-Arms builds him this fist,” explains Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, who plays Fisto.
Bound by loyalty and brotherhood, Fisto and Man-At-Arms continue to fight side by side against the forces threatening Eternia.
A New Battle for Eternia Begins
Packed with iconic characters, thrilling action, and emotional stakes, Masters of the Universe introduces a new generation to the legendary world of He-Man.