Netflix Teaming With Mattel on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Animated Series

Netflix is set to team up with Mattel on a CG-animated He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series. Netflix announced on Wednesday that the series will “reimagine the Masters of the Universe classic tale with all-new storylines and a fresh take on the iconic characters.”

Mattel SVP of Content Distribution and Business Development Fred Soulie said in the announcement, “Masters of the Universe is one of the most iconic global franchises of all time, with a 30-year history and a passionate fan base. The entire team at Mattel is excited to introduce the world of He-Man to a new generation and, together with the talented team at Netflix, to reimagine the classic characters in a way that appeals to kids and families today, while also resonating with the fans who grew up with them.”

This is the second He-Man and the Masters of the Universe show that’s currently in the works for Netflix. Kevin Smith is currently overseeing Masters of the Universe: Revelation, which will be a 2D animated series. The series has the following synopsis, and you can see the first poster and some promotional artwork below:

On the planet of Eternia, a young lost prince discovers the powers of Grayskull and transforms into He-Man, Master of the Universe! The classic battle between He-Man and evil Skeletor rages to new heights as both hero and villain forge new and mighty teams. A new generation of heroes fighting for the fate of us all. In the end, who will become Master of the Universe?

A young prince discovers a mighty power, and an epic story begins once more! He-Man and the Masters of the Universe wage a new battle against Skeletor in a reimagined take on the classic franchise. @MastersOfficial pic.twitter.com/sVh0CFtAFX

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