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The one Masters of the Universe fan convention to rule them all is coming this May 2026. It’s called “MOTUNIVERSE“.
Powered by He-Mania.com, this ultimate He-Man and She-Ra fan celebration will unite on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23rd & 24th at the “Torrance Marriott” in Redondo Beach in California… less than 2 weeks before the rip-roaring blockbuster of a motion picture “Masters of the Universe” explodes across cinemas around the world!
This powerful gathering of the strongest fans in the universe will be THE place to celebrate the new “Masters of the Universe” movie, as well as television, comics and toys, from vintage to modern day. And there will be celebrity guests… oh, there will be celebrity guests! Plus panels, vendors, cosplay and collectibles!
With the venue already secured, this unforgettable experience will be crowdfunded beginning October 15th offering everything from VIP Weekend Passes to Founder Recognition Sets, to secure everything MOTUNIVERSE needs to bring in special guests and create the most immersive MOTU fan event ever!
So mark your calendars for May 23rd and May 24th, plus this October 15th from the crowdfunding campaign, and stay tuned to He-Mania.com for all the updates!
You can also head on over to MotuniverseCon.com and sign-up to be included on the mailing list for all things MOTUNIVERSE!
We’ll see you next time!
If you can get Camila I will fly in from the UK. Whatever it takes.
Right before the movie too! A movie panel would be epic! Do it!
Us old timers are well aware with this site. A new con from new people will be a refreshing change.
2026 is an insane and great time for MOTU, the return of the cons is a welcoming sight!
I’m curious though on where and when MOTUFest is happening. Being based in Michigan, the flight and hotel stay might not be financially viable for myself and the family to go to MOTUniverse and then if both cons are happening around the same time does that mean issues securing talent?
Recently I’ve just started going to cons in my state (live in Texas). Recently went to the Houston Celebrity Comic-Con where I met and got autographed from John Morris (voice of Andy in Toy Story 1-3), Mara Wilson (90s child star of Mrs. Doubtfire, Matilda and I dunno some dumb movie about trains co-starring the deity of my 5-year old self), Grey Delise(made her sign my MC Despara figure card back she was amazing and we had a nice brief conversation), the legend Jim Cummings and
Frank
Friggin’
Welker
the Transformers comic he signed will be my new family heirloom.
next month I’m planning to attend Sonic Expo Dallas ‘cuz in case y’all aren’t aware I’m a massive Sonic fan. Thinking about trying cosplay for the first time and crafting one of a fusion between Hordak and Shadow. Really wonder if any in the Sonic fandom will recognize that I’ll be half Hordak? (Maybe more likely if it’s 2018 Hordak)
I legit may consider Motuniverse as my first out of state con. I mean it’s official. It’s the first year it’s taking place. Will be quite historic for the fandom.
Fun! It would be great to meet everyone here in person.
I’m assuming that we can still contribute to the crowdfund even if we cannot make it this year?
Nice. I’ll be rooting for this. Don’t make it about making money. Make it about the love of the brand and folk will come.
I’m glad we are getting a MOTU con again. I’m a little surprised to see this site doing it just because they are overseas based. Some celebrities from the new movie and voice actors from MOTU Revelation/Revolution that weren’t there before would be nice. I know it isn’t likely, but Mark Hamill would be my biggest want for the con.
@firefly I thought AJ was from the US. Is he from the UK? Mark Hamill would be a great get. I would bring him something Skeletor, Joker, and Star Wars related to sign.
AJ is based in the US!
I’m on the East Coast so planning a California trip next year might be out my price range even though my wife is all for it. I’m just waiting to see and hear what Val is doing with MOTUFest this month to figure out the dates and location before i commit to one or the other.
@Ornclown being Kickstarter you absolutely should be able to contribute if you’re still not able to attend. I know I will be! If I can do some small part to help celebrate MOTU in one of its biggest years ever and potentially in person with other fans, then I’m all for it and I gotta do it!
Yep! Anyone will be able to contribute and even the smallest contribution will be so very much appreciated!
He-mania.com is definitely U.S. based but I would have come to the same initial conclusion as you did. I had some issues with date and time formats restoring to default presets.
And thanks! I hope both can succeed too! 🙂
Yes, I’m just 15 minutes from Torrance. Please reserve a VIP pass for me.
Before Mark Hamill became involved in the MOTU Universe, Dolph Lundgren was my top want for a MOTU celebrity at a MOTU con. He never came to a Power-Con.
Those that went to PowerCon there back in the day…any tips you can share for first timers? Places to stay? Things nearby to do if you’re taking the family etc?
Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated! 🙂
@dgsimo I always stayed in the hotel the Power-Con was at. Typically, they’d have a Power-Con discount rate. Easier to bring purchases to your room and if kids or wife get bored, they can hang out at pool or room. I took shuttle services to get from LAX to hotel. Sometimes, Power-Con would have a discount on those. I did rent a car the time I took the family to Torrance and wanted to go to Disneyland, 45 minutes or so away. Torrance isn’t super close to the major attractions.
@firefly Awesome thanks for the info! Yeah just looking and the family looks like they’d be content with the mall and beach close by and there seems to be a ton of food options too. The wife isn’t a MOTU fan in the slightest but is getting excited at the prospect of flying to somewhere new and checking out the area!
Yeah, there is a mall and food choices close and some nearby beaches. I’d probably recommend a rental car if wanting to go to any of the amusement parks. Not sure how prices are now, but I took shuttle services to and from the airport while renting a car at the hotel for a day when we went to Disneyland. Rental cars are usually more pricey directly at the airport. I suppose you could maybe try to Uber it, but it probably wouldn’t be cheap. I’d price things out before you go to get some estimates. If the family is content hanging out in Torrance the entire time, you are probably ok, but you might want to consider taking an extra day to hit a big attraction while out there.
@firefly Thanks for the info! We’re still trying to figure it all out but we’ll see what happens!
I know Jay and Mike were talking on various streams over the weekend and gave a peek at the Kickstarter, which I believe is this week, and what I caught was the big Founders backing was around $150 that gives you everything the VIP back does along with more merch and front access.
The VIP pack was $60 but I’m not sure if these prices are locked in yet.
🚨 We’re so close to launch! 🚨
Join us Wednesday, October 15th at 12pm PST / 3pm EST when we go LIVE on Kickstarter!
Be among the first to grab your Founder’s Package or Kickstarter-exclusive Early VIP Weekend Pass — plus more epic rewards! 💥
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the beginning of MOTUNIVERSE!
🚨MOTUNIVERSE is proud to announce our first confirmed guest, Joshua Sky!!
Originally from Maui, Hawaii, Joshua Sky is currently a writer for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, The Powers of Grayskull, She-Ra, Forbidden Futures as well as Heavy Metal Illustrated. He has written for Marvel Entertainment, Humanoids, Motherboard, Assemble Media, Sci-Futures, Sun-Man, Hot Wheels and Cartoon Network’s Ben 10. He served in the writer’s room for the Emmy-Award-winning animated series, Niko and the Sword of Light. Joshua has also written for major theatrical campaigns, like: The Predator and Deadpool 2.
Joshua has worked extensively in licensing for both Marvel Comics and Walt Disney Publishing.
MOTUNIVERSE is proud to announce Tony Washington will be joining us and providing an exclusive print for our Con!
2024 Eisner Award Winner and Adobe Community Expert Member, Tony Washington is a San Diego-based concept artist, illustrator and music producer with 30 years of professional experience in comics, video games and animated feature films. Some of the companies he’s had the honor of working with are Konami, DC, Blizzard Entertainment, Upperdeck, Sony VASG, Rainmaker Entertainment, Riot Games, Imagi Animation Studios, Midway Games, among others. He’s also the lead illustrator for the ACLU of San Diego/Imperial Counties and a Senior Illustrator / Concept Artist for various other entertainment-based studios.
PRE-LAUNCH PAGE IS UP! Preview here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1790786863/motuniverse?fbclid=PAT01DUANbzwpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpzl7pn-ZEHBlA6NAkmY_JZAD0zH_YXEtomkwIVE6afMRxWwfc4A-gibSml3M_aem_9YxfALn9TSd0XMuRx3O9Tw
It begins! I’ll be checking it out after I pick my son up at 3:30 lol
Also I wonder it Mattel or Amazon MGM reached out or if MOTUNIVERSE folks have reached out to them yet, to which in a live stream they had every of intention of talking to those guys to try and get some con involvement. 🤔
MOTUNIVERSE is proud to announce esteemed designer William Stout will be joining us this May!!
Artist William Stout has worked with Russ Manning, Harvey Kurtzman, Will Elder, Jean “Moebius” Giraud, Will Eisner, Jack Kirby, and Al Williamson. His studio mates included Dave Stevens and Paul Chadwick. Bill co-founded the Comic Art Professional Society and was their tenth president. He created the iconic Wizards movie poster, then worked on over 70 movies, including Return of the Living Dead and Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture. He helped Pan’s Labyrinth win two Oscars. Michael Crichton claimed Stout’s dinosaur reconstructions inspired Jurassic Park. Bill’s 50-year career overview, Fantastic Worlds: The Art of William Stout (2018), precedes a Flesk Publications box set collecting Stout’s comics-related work. Upcoming is a volume on his work in underground comix, to be published by Last Gasp.
Nice guests. I’ve always thought Diane Pershing would be a good get. She was scheduled to appear at the 2020 Power-Con that was canceled due to covid, so never actually appeared at a Power-Con. The only living Filmation voice actor that did cons to not do one.
Not sure if I can come yet or not, but are there hotel discount rates for attendees?
@firefly Yes! It’s on their kickstarter page and they said in the stream they’re actively working with the hotel to get the best and cheapest rates they can. For example on the kickstarter it lists a 2 bed room, that’s a double size if I remember right, as $199 a night.
I’m keeping my eye on it myself too though, I have 2 rooms booked for the weekend that are Queen size but also ne a rly $250 a night. lol
@dgsimo @firefly Jay is working on room rates. Once there is a discount code we will put that on blast. 😊
If you guys missed the live stream yesterday another guest was sneakily announced, Tim Sheridan!
@dgsimo I love Tim Sheridan. I wish he was still doing MotU comics. His Revolution comic series was incredible. It was a little too heady for my kids but my wife and I thought it was fantastic!
@dgsimo @gatorrob
As you gentlemen mentioned!
MOTUNIVERSE is proud to announce Tim Sheridan will be joining us this May!
Tim is an 𝘌𝘪𝘴𝘯𝘦𝘳, 𝘙𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘰, 𝘎𝘓𝘈𝘈𝘋 and 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 nominated writer-producer of tv, movies & comics and a proud part of the creative team on 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦: 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 and 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 for 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘧𝘭𝘪𝘹, 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘭 𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 and 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴. Other writing credits include movies like 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯: 𝘔𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸 and 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘯: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 as well as shows like 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴: 𝘞𝘢𝘳 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯 and 𝘋𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘨𝘦: 𝘈𝘣𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. In addition to his 𝘔𝘖𝘛𝘜 books, Tim’s authored comics like 𝘈𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘵: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯, 𝘍𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥, 𝘛𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘛𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘺 and 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘬: 𝘓𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘴, plus—coming soon, 𝘏𝘦-𝘍𝘢𝘯𝘴: [𝘙𝘌𝘋𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘋] (sorry. but watch this space!)
If I were to go, it would probably be by myself. Being on Memorial weekend means my kids would miss up to 2 days of school depending on flight days with just a week or so to go in rhe school year and I’m a bit apprehension about dealing with the airports during one of their busiest times of the year.
@firefly Going without the family is more fun for me.🤫
3 days later and the second stretch goal has been blown past! Onwards to the next and curious to see more announcements!
We passed $15,000!! 🎉
I so wish I could attend this, or donate to it. Life hasn’t been kind of late and money is very tight. I am just happy it is taking off.
@thedoctor I feel you. I’m in the same boat. Hopefully things get better for you.
Maybe I’ll get the chance to attend in the future.
@costume-n00b I am really glad it is taking off. I really want to go next year should I be able to travel to the US easy. I did also blow my fun money I could have used to donate on boxing day sales for MOTU figures lol.