Netflix has revealed the official title along with a first look at Kevin Smith’sMasters of the Universeanimated series. Serving as a followup to the classic cartoon show that was popular in the 1980s, the new series has been officially titled asMaster of the Universe: Revelation. Along with the news comes the announcement that Mattel will be introducing a new Masterverse toy line with characters from the new incarnation. You can look at the first images below.
Kevin Smithdirects and serves as showrunner ofMasters of the Universe: Revelationwith Powerhouse Animation Studios, the team behind Netflix’sCastlevania, handling the animation. The series has also been described as an adult take on the cartoon, suggesting this new animated series won’t be geared for children like the original version. Smith has also explained howRevelationserves as a direct sequel toMasters of the Universeby picking up directly where the first series left off.
“Narratively our show is set up as the next episode in the legacy ’80s animated series that aired from 1983-1985. This is a continuation of that story,” Smith said. “We’re playing with the original mythology and characters, and revisiting and digging deeper into some of the unresolved storylines.”
Looking at the original toy line for further inspiration, Smith added: “Visually we also made the conscious decision to lean into the Masters of the Universe line of toys for inspiration as well. Mattel owns this entire vast library of that artwork, so right away we wanted the show to open with classic pieces of that artwork. Mattel has been committed to this look since they first started as a toy line in the ’80s, and now we’re leaning into it and honoring it.”
The voice cast ofMasters of the Universe: Revelationincludes Chris Wood as He-Man, Mark Hamill as Skeletor, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Teela, Lena Headey as Evil-Lyn, Alicia Silverstone as Queen Marlena, Steven Root as Battle Cat, Griffin Newman as Orko, Jason Mewes as Stinkor, Justin Long as Roboto, and Harley Quinn Smith as Ilena.
With Smith directing, Marc Bernardin, Eric Carrasco, Diya Mishra, and Tim Sheridan write the series. Smith also executive produces the new series with Frederic Soulie, Adam Bonnett, Christopher Keenan, and Rob David. Susan Corbin produces.Bear McCreary will provide the score.
An official logline forMasters of the Universe: Revelationreads: “The war for Eternia culminates inMaster of the Universe: Revelation, an innovative and action-packed animated series that picks up where the iconic characters left off decades ago. After a cataclysmic battle between He-Man and Skeletor, Eternia is fractured and the Guardians of Grayskull are scattered. And after decades of secrets tore them apart, it’s up to Teela to reunite the broken band of heroes, and solve the mystery of the missing Sword of Power in a race against time to restore Eternia and prevent the end of the universe.“Masters of the Universe: Revelationwill be released onNetflixon July 23. The first look photos were posted byNetflix Geeked on Twitter.
