'Masters of the Universe' is spacier than we expected (and it's awesome)

"Masters of the Universe" (2026) is spacier than we expected.

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"Masters of the Universe" was spacier than we expected. And we're loving it.Spoiler Alert: We will be talking about specific details from "Masters of the Universe," if you haven't seen it yet, be forewarned If you haven't caught up with He-Man since the '80s, it's a genre mashup of sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, action-adventure, with a healthy dose of retro '80s vibes sprinkled in. Think Guardians of the Galaxy meets Lord of the Rings.But, while all of these elements co-exist spectacularly in the new live-action film, it is chock-full of outer space. You even get to meet He-Man's mom, a NASA astronaut!"Masters Universe is famously, famously sort of this wacky, you know, unhinged blend of sci-fi and fantasy and all these kinds of crazy things mixed together, and so sci-fi in space is a big part of that," director Travis Knight told Space.1. An 80's-tastic trip through space

He-Man has the power in "Masters of the Universe." (Image credit: Amazon MGM)Within the first few moments of "Masters of the Universe," it's clear that things are going to get space-y.These early moments in the film not only establish Eternia's place in space, but take the viewer on a cosmic trip that really sets the tone and lets you know what kind of fun you're in for.2. He-Man's mom is a NASA astronaut!