How the Masters of the Universe post-credits scenes introduce you-know-who and make the case for a sequel
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This story includes spoilers for “Masters of the Universe.” He-Man has made his way back to the big screen thanks to the power of Grayskull — and Hollywood’s love of nostalgia.Now in theaters, “Masters of the Universe” stars Nicholas Galitzine as Eternia’s long-lost Prince Adam.Working a menial HR job after getting stranded on Earth as a child, Adam “(he/him)” dreams of reuniting with his Sword of Power in order to make his way back home.Spoiler: He does (with a little help from his friends).Powered by copious sarcasm, ‘Bumblebee’ director Travis Knight and star Nicholas Galitzine modernize the ’80s macho man as sensitive and self-aware.Helmed by “Bumblebee” and “Kubo and the Two Strings” director Travis Knight, the movie is “a dopey, friendly comedy about modern masculinity in crisis with a He-Man who openly wonders what kind of a man to be,” according to a review by Times film critic Amy Nicholson.Much like the first live-action film around the popular 1980s toyline, the new “Masters of the Universe” features a couple of post-credits scenes that tease what could come in the franchise’s future.
But for now, fans will have to wait to learn whether a sequel is forthcoming.Fans of the He-Man franchise can rejoice because everyone’s favorite floating wizard (and court jester) does make an appearance after the main “Masters of the Universe” story ends.In a nod to the animated Filmation series in which the character originated, Orko appears in a brief stinger after the conclusion of the film in order to share what lessons audiences could learn from the story they just watched.The most significant of the bonus scenes comes in the middle of the credits.
The scene opens with Prince Adam’s mother, Queen Marlena (Charlotte Riley), sharing a moment with Duncan (Idris Elba).After the queen mentions she had given up hope for reuniting with “...