Netflix’s ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’ Reboot Update: What We Know So Far

“By the power of Grayskull,” Netflix has dropped its first images on the pop-culture franchise, “Masters of the Universe: Revelation.” Executive producer Kevin Smith intends to bring the nostalgia of the hit show in the 1980s for fans who grew up watching the series.

“So much of this show has been possible because of the love and affection for this world at every level of production and the fandom surrounding this franchise,” Smith told the press. “So many of us were touched by these stories and these characters early in our lives and were so happy to come back to Eternia,” he added.

According to Smith, new viewers can “jump right into the story.” The story follows the classic adaptation of an action-adventure epic about growth and magic. “There’s a lot of reconciling with secrets, betrayal, trust, acceptance, love, and ultimately, loss,” he said.

Meanwhile, executive producer Rob David said in a statement that “Masters of the Universe: Revelation” was a love letter to fans who grew up watching the franchise, including the production team.

“We hope that Masters of the Universe: Revelation reignites your childlike passion for the world of Eternia, just like making it did for ours,” he said.

The storyline

The show creators wanted to honor the original storyline, thus, the story will pick off from the original series in 1985. The first episode will have fans see He-Man and Skeletor battle that left Eternia fractured and the Guardians of Grayskull broken and dispersed. It’s up to Teela to bring back the team and fight off evil to save Eternia.

Star-studded cast

Chris Wood will be voicing Prince Adam/He-Man, and will be joined by Mark Hamill as Skeletor, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Teela, and Lena Headey as Evil-Lyn. Alan Oppenheimer, who previously voiced Skeletor in the 80s will play the part for Moss Man. In addition, Liam Cunningham will voice Man-At-Arms, Stephen Root as Cringer, Griffin Newman as Orko, Diedrich Bader as King Randor and Trap Jaw, Alicia Silverstone as Queen Marlena, and Justin Long as Roboto, according to Variety.

“We’re playing with the original mythology and characters, and revisiting and digging deeper into some of the unresolved storylines,” Smith said.

"Let the power return" on Netflix on July 23. Fans can enjoy the first images of the animated adaptation below.