Masters of the Universe and What’s Making Us Happy

宇宙大师们与什么使我们快乐

Pop Culture Happy Hour

2026-06-05

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The new Masters of the Universe movie is packed with Easter eggs for fans of the old 80s cartoon and toys, but does this wannabe summer blockbuster have anything to offer for everybody else? It features big names playing the signature characters, like He-Man (Nicholas Galitzine), Evil-Lyn (Alison Brie), Man at Arms (Idris Elba), and Skeletor (Jared Leto). But the movie also adds a contemporary and comedic comic riff on the story.     If you like nostalgic adaptations for superfans, check out these episodes: In 'Mortal Kombat II,' fatality meets fan service 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' has high charisma Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport Pop Culture Happy Hour+ See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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  • Are you in the Masters of the Universe window?

  • If you were a kid in the 80s, you probably are, because ever since Mattel launched

  • their line of Masters of the Universe action figures back then, there have been animated series, movies, comics,

  • and more that worked to sell those toys to kids and nerds.

  • Well, there's a new movie starring the whole gang: He-Man, Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Man at Arms,

  • and the cast is stacked with big names.

  • Nicholas Galitzine, Alison Brie, Idris Elba.

  • That's great news if you're already a fan,

  • but does this wannabe summer blockbuster have anything to offer for literally anybody else?

  • I'm Glenn Weldon.

  • Joining me today on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour is podcaster Jordan Morris.

  • He's the co-host of Jordan Jessica and Free with Ads.

  • Hey, Jordan.

  • Hi, Glenn.

  • I have the power to talk about this movie with you.

  • You certainly, certainly do.