- Primary Subject: Dolph Lundgren’s cameo in the Masters of the Universe movie reboot
- Key Update: Original He-Man star Dolph Lundgren revealed whether he will appear in the new Masters of the Universe movie.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: May 19, 2026
- Quick Answer: Yes, the original 1987 He-Man star, Dolph Lundgren, confirmed he has a cameo in the new film, appearing briefly as a mentor to Nicholas Galitzine’s He-Man.
There have been rumors that original star Dolph Lundgren will make a cameo appearance in the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie reboot. Should we expect him to show up?
The Masters of the Universe franchise is returning to the big screen this year with a new cinematic reboot starring Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man. Fans have been looking forward to seeing what they have in store for this new version and whether it will appeal to the younger generation of audiences.
Is Dolph Lundgren in the New Masters of the Universe Movie?
In a now-deleted video of an interview with Variety (via Screen Rant), Dolph Lundgren, who starred in the original 1987 movie, was asked whether he would have a cameo appearance in the Masters of the Universe reboot.
The veteran action star showed up at the recent red carpet premiere event of the movie to show his support for the reboot and pass the baton (or sword in this case) to Nicholas Galitzine, the new He-Man.
Fortunately for fans, he confirmed that he will indeed make an appearance in the upcoming movie, playing a mentor figure to Galitzine's He-Man.
"I'm in it. I have a small role. At some point in the movie, when he needs some crucial advice, I show up, and I give it to him when he needs it the most," Lundgren shared. "It was surreal working on it because... it was like talking to a younger version of myself."
This is exciting news for long-time Masters of the Universe fans since they can now expect Lundgren to return to the world of Eternia after almost 40 years since playing the role of He-Man.
Fans should watch the film to find out whether Lundgren's character is someone who has been part of the franchise or if it's a new character that was tailor-made for him.
What to Expect in Masters of the Universe
In Masters of the Universe, after being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe.
The main cast includes Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, Kristen Wiig, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba.
The film is set to release in theaters on June 5. There are no details yet on whether it will be available in premium large formats.
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