The 2026 film adaptation of Masters of the Universe has a killer soundtrack, thanks to Daniel Pemberton's orchestral brilliance, synth energy, and an electric boost from Queen guitarist Brian May. One of the movie's best musical moments is a theme song created by Queen for the fantasy franchise Highlander. The song, "Princes of the Universe," written by Freddie Mercury, is an absolute banger that fits seamlessly with Pemberton's score and enhances a hilarious moment in the film. The sequence features He-Man and his friends entering battle in slow motion, set to the song, but the intense action and smoke from blasted ships force them to cough, subverting the typical blockbuster trope. This is just one of many excellent executions of humor in the movie, which avoids taking itself too seriously. The film is a superb entertainment experience, delivering more than just lazy nostalgia, and is a must-watch for fans of the 1980s cartoon.
