Netflix has commissioned a new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animation series, with the new anime series that will continue on from the classic 1980s series and "focus on some of the unresolved storylines from of the classic show".
The announcement was made at Power-Con taking place in Anaheim, California.
The new series entitled Masters of the Universe: Revelation will return to Eternia and He-Man, with director Kevin Smith who will also serve as showrunner and executive producer once again exploring the world where Skeletor, Battle Cat, Orco, Man-At-Arms, She-Ra and other mythical characters of 80s kids live.
The original Masters of the Universe animation series chronicles the adventures of Prince Adam, heir to the throne of planet Eternia, who uses a magical Power Sword to transform into the warrior He-Man, and stories ending with a short summary of the life lesson from the episode.
"The war for Eternia begins again! Superstar director Kevin Smith continues the original series’ story right where it left off in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, a new series telling the epic tale of what may be He-Man and Skeletor’s final battle," says Netflix.
The war for Eternia begins again! Superstar director Kevin Smith continues the original series’ story right where it left off in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, a new series telling the epic tale of what may be He-Man and Skeletor’s final battle. pic.twitter.com/41rOXjZLtO— NX (@NXOnNetflix) August 18, 2019
Kevin Smith said that the new He-Man will be a "wholly original story set in the epic world of Mattel's over 35 year-old global He-Man toy franchise".
Eric Carrasco (Supergirl), Tim Sheridan (Reign of the Supermen), Diya Mishra (Magic the Gathering) and Marc Bernardin (Alphas) will be the writers on the show and the series is being produced by Mattel Television.
Rob David, vice president of Mattel TV and author of He-Man: the Eternity War will also serve as executive producer. The animation is being done by Powerhouse Animation, who had previously worked on Netflix's Castlevania series.
"I'm Eternia-ly grateful to Mattel TV and Netflix for entrusting me with not only the secrets of Grayskull, but also their entire Universe," says Kevin Smith in a statement.
"In Masters of the Universe: Revelation, we pick up right where the classic era left off to tell an epic tale of what may be the final battle between He-Man and Skeletor! Brought to life with the most metal character designs Powerhouse Animation can contain in the frame, this is the Masters of the Universe story you always wanted to see as a kid!"
Rob David says "Masters of the Universe has been a cultural phenomenon for generations, inspiring fans to discover their own power within".
"Fans of this franchise have been waiting for the continuation of these characters, and Kevin Smith as a Masters superfan himself is the perfect champion and partner to expand the canon through a dynamic animated series on Netflix."
