Legendary Brian May has shared a major update with fans, unveiling an unexpected new film project — just days after tragic news surrounding the Masters of the Universe franchise emerged.
The Queen guitarist, 78, took to Instagram to reveal that he has been quietly working on the soundtrack for the upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe movie, marking another blockbuster moment in his long and celebrated career.
The superhero film is based on the iconic He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon series, which first debuted in 1983 after being inspired by the hugely popular Mattel toy line launched a year earlier.
Brian’s announcement came at a particularly emotional time for fans of the franchise. Only days earlier, it was confirmed that Roger Sweet — the original creator behind the Masters of the Universe universe — has been diagnosed with dementia.
Sweet’s wife, whom he has been married to for almost four decades, shared the heartbreaking update publicly and revealed she had been forced to set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the rising costs of his care.
While Brian did not directly reference the dementia diagnosis in his post, his announcement carried a deeply personal touch.
Sharing a photo of himself beaming as he held several classic He-Man action figures, Brian revealed the toys once belonged to his son Jimmy during the 1980s — adding a poignant family connection to the project.
“I have the POWER!!!!” Brian wrote alongside the image, playfully quoting He-Man’s famous catchphrase.
Fans were quick to react, praising the musician for bridging generations through music, nostalgia, and storytelling — and for bringing new life to a beloved childhood franchise at such a sensitive moment in its history.
Brian May has previously contributed to a number of film and television projects over the years, but his involvement in Masters of the Universe has struck a particular emotional chord, given its cultural legacy and the recent news surrounding its creator.
As anticipation builds for the film’s release, fans say Brian’s announcement feels like both a celebration of creativity — and a quiet tribute to the origins of a universe that shaped millions of childhoods.
