Mild Spoiler Ahead

There is a robust roster of iconic characters in the “Masters of the Universe” brand.

Knowing that, fans have been preparing for the eventual outcome that many of their favorite characters may not ultimately appear in the new “Masters of the Universe” Movie.

One of those iconic characters is Mer-Man, part of the original vintage figure first wave “8-back“.

This Ocean Warlord is mainstay of the “Masters of the Universe” evil roster, partially thanks to his terrific appearances in the 1983 “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” Filmation Cartoon, voiced by the legendary Alan Oppenheimer.

Well many fans of Mer-Man that have seen the new “Masters of the Universe” movie already have been wrestling with the fact that this iconic evil warrior was not included in the film. But we are here to say, not so fast!

In the June 2026 issue of SFX Magazine, Director Travis Knight indicated in a move that perhaps would make Loo-Kee proud, Mer-Man is indeed in the film… if you look for him.

TRAVIS KNIGHT: “I really wanted to get Mer-Man in the story, but I couldn’t make it work. However, my prosthetics guy did me a solid. If you look in the background, there’s a dude who looks exactly like Mer-Man wandering around. For the keen-eyed fan, they’ll see some cool stuff in the background.”

So when you go see the “Masters of the Universe” Movie in theaters, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for Mer-Man!

We’ll see you next time!