Masters Of The Universe Ending Explained: How Amazon's Blockbuster Sets Up He-Man's Future

The upbeat film ends on a fairly conclusive note, with the actual conflict of the film resolved and the heroes poised for another adventure. However, the film also makes sure to leave the door open for new allies to come into play and for defeated villains to make a return. On top of that, some unexpected little beats may also come into play in unexpected ways in potential sequels.

Masters Of The Universe Sets Up A Wild Future For The Franchise

Masters of the Universe ends on a pretty positive note for the heroes. While King Randor is killed as a result of Adam and Skeletor's confrontation in Snake Mountain, the rest of the resistance is able to survive. Even Roboto, who was shot to pieces during the final battle, is successfully repaired by Duncan.

The heroes are now protectors of a restored Eternia, with Adam taking on the mantle of He-Man to protect the realm. One of the more intriguing elements of the ending is the reveal that Adam has brought Hussien, his roommate on Earth, for a visit to Eternia. This highlights how Eternia technology creates an easy bridge between itself and Earth.

This could potentially lay the groundwork for more overt crossovers between the two worlds. This could be a useful way to potentially set up conflict between the worlds or even see the impact of Eternia tech on the regular world. This could easily also set up other spin-offs that explore the ramifications of Eternia and Earth forming a connection.

Masters Of The Universe's Two Post-Credits Set Up Sequels

There are two post-credits scenes, both of which lay the groundwork for future stories in this live-action take on the franchise. The first reveals that Adam wasn't the only child of Eternia who was sent away when Skeletor attacked. Duncan and Queen Marlena speak about another person, who is revealed to be the film's version of Adora, aka She-Ra.

A cutaway to another planet reveals that She-Ra did not land on Earth and has seemingly become a dedicated warrior and leader. Because she has her back turned to the viewer and isn't formally revealed, She-Ra has likely not been cast yet— although it seems clear she would be a focal point of a potential follow-up.

The other tease comes at the end of the credits with Evil-Lynn, who finds Skeletor's head. Accompanied by Skeletor's distinct laughter, the tease suggests Skeletor can be restored. That's probably a good thing – Skeletor's place as He-Man's primary antagonist and as a highlight of the film make him a natural threat to restore for potential future entries in the series.

Masters Of The Universe Teases – But Doesn't Run With – A Major Romance

One of the central dynamics of Masters of the Universe is the relationship between Adam and Teela. Childhood friends who are reunited as adults, the film clearly sets them up as love interests. There's even a scene where the pair get physically close and speak to their vulnerability, only for Teela to retreat and reestablish them as friends.

This is one of the film's understated subplots and ends up not being resolved by the end of the film. However, the film spends plenty of time teasing out a romantic undercurrent to the characters, especially once Adam unlocks his ability to transform into his stronger form. The film doesn't end with the pair romantically tied, but it's clear that a prospective sequel would head in that direction.

The True Meaning Of Masters Of The Universe

One of the interesting elements of Masters of the Universe is the way the film explores preconceptions of masculinity. Most of the cast spend the film decrying Adam for his “weaknesses.” Even from childhood, Adam is more of an empathetic people person than a steadfast and stoic warrior.

While this means no one takes him seriously when he first returns to Eternia, it also means he's able to empathize and connect with the rest of the freedom fighters once they're all captured. When Adam tries to be the buff solo hero everyone expects him to be, he just gets himself captured, and his father is killed.

By connecting with others, he rallies an army that defeats Skeletor's forces. Adam's final power-up to defeat Skeletor only comes after he recognizes the power to do so was within him instead of being something he needed to put on. That self-assurance and empathy win Adam the day, whereas the self-conscious and singularly focused Skeletor has nothing to protect him after he's defeated.

This theme is also present in the arc of Duncan, who spends most of the film struggling to escape the depression that set in when he “failed” during the Skeletor attack. The film sees him forced to empathize with others and understand not just how they see him but also how they see the world differently.

In doing so, he's able to grow and regain his sense of self, protecting people around him even as he acknowledges his faults and overcomes them. It gives Masters of the Universe a quietly progressive and emotionally resonant moral that doesn't undercut the action or the humanity baked into the premise.