[theme music playing]
[narrator] In the center of the universe,
on the planet Eternia,
is Castle Grayskull,
ancient fortress of mystery,
its power sought by the dark forces
of Snake Mountain,
sanctuary of sin and sorrow,
ruled by the demon Skeletor and his evil acolytes.
And the only thing that stands in their way is Prince Adam,
who defends the secrets of Castle Grayskull
as He-Man,
the most powerful man in the universe.
Only four others share this secret,
guardians of Grayskull all,
amidst an army of the honorable,
committed to guarding Castle Grayskull
from the havoc of destruction.
For those who control Grayskull control the power,
the power to be...
Masters of the Universe!
[thunder rumbling]
[wind howling]
[grunts]
[King Randor] Marlena, Marlena, Marlena!
Show me a single Eternian who doesn't love fireworks!
[teeth chattering]
The p-palace is under attack!
It's just fireworks.
Take it from someone who's seen battle, Cat.
[Teela] Well, someone might have wanted to alert
the Captain of the Guard.
I almost called for an air strike.
Teela! You look like a warrior goddess!
Thank you, Your Highness.
For the compliment, for this great honor...
and for making me feel like family.
For decades now, I've watched with pride
as you grew to be a brilliant technician,
a lethal warrior, and a master strategist.
But you being knighted Man-At-Arms?
This is the proudest moment of my life, Teela.
I know our rank and position don't allow this kind of thing, but...
thank you, Dad.
Aw! Man-At-Arms is feeling "Man-y" emotions!
[growls]
Hey!
You wouldn't pull that if Prince Adam was here!
Yes, where is Adam?
[bird cries]
[Sorceress] Even on Teela's big day,
Snake Mountain takes no rest, I see.
I see as well, Witch.
I see the Guardian of Grayskull
has been so easily fooled by my Shaping Staff!
[thunder rumbling]
Behold the Lord of Destruction!
Skeleto-- [grunts]
[groans]
Poor Skeletor.
Did you really think your latest ruse
could fool the Sorceress of Grayskull?
[fanfare sounds]
Too loud! Too loud!
Aw. I can help you, Cringer!
All we need is a little magic!
This cat is scared and thinks there's trouble,
so keep him safe inside a bubble!
[grunts]
See? I'm protecting Cringer's hearing
in a soundproof bubble!
He's not scared anymore because he can't hear. [giggles]
He also can't breathe.
[grunting]
Um... uh...
There is no air, it's made things worse,
come on, bubble, it's time to burst!
[all gasp]
Uh... does anyone have the power
to help me save Cringer?
[groans]
[panting]
I have the power.
[gasps]
[grunting]
You're not...
-Adam! -I am Adam!
Prince of Eternia and...
Oh, oh, oh, okay!
Okay! Ow! Ow!
I fought the forces of Snake Mountain.
Did you think I couldn't defend against your attack?
[scoffs] That attack is called a hug, Teela.
Today's the day, Adam!
After years of defending the realm,
I have finally shown everybody
that this little orphan girl is Man-At-Arms material!
Well, you never had to prove it to me.
You've always been the most ready person I've ever met.
But my dad says, "No amount of preparation
can make you ready for the unpredictable."
[laughs] With all due respect to the king,
that doesn't apply to me.
I know everything there is to know about battle,
-the palace, Grayskull... -Everything?
I'm pretty sure you still don't know who he really is.
He who?
Even the great Sorceress of Grayskull
was so easily manipulated by my latest deception!
Because this isn't the real He-Man.
He's more of a Faker!
[screams]
[grunts]
[electricity crackling]
[groans]
You're no match for the malevolent magic of...
Evil-Lyn!
Sorry, Sorceress, I'm not Clawful,
but I can be awful!
Time after time, you try to take this castle.
But you will never succeed, Skeletor.
Because you're not the Lord of Destruction.
You're nothing but the Lord of Failure.
Ah, but my repeated failures
were but a bridge to my success, Sorceress!
After all these years, I finally understand
that Grayskull is not the prize I'm after!
This castle is merely a shell!
The pearl I seek is trapped inside!
So I'm not here to take the castle--
I've come to tear Grayskull down, stone by stone!
Are you strong enough to battle both me
and the full forces of Snake Mountain at the same time?
[electricity crackling]
[powering up]
You are overwhelmed.
So call him, "Zoar-monger."
Call your Champion.
[fanfare sounds]
Look at Duncan.
He's beaming with pride today.
That's parental pride, Adam.
Something I hope I can feel one day as your father.
[Sorceress] He-Man!
Hear me, wherever you are!
Grayskull is under attack!
[King Randor] I hereby dub you Man-At-Arms.
[cheering and applause]
The Sorceress is in danger!
Royal Guards, Grayskull needs defending!
[all murmuring]
Uh-oh.
Lead us into battle, Man-At-Arms!
For Eternia!
[all cheer]
Adam! Secure the throne room doors!
Good people of Eternos!
Follow your king and queen to safety!
This way! Follow your king and queen to safety! This way!
Be careful, Adam.
[Prince Adam] Orko!
Get to Grayskull and use your magic
to help strengthen the Sorceress!
Ooh, I know! I'll encase her in a protective bubble!
No more bubbles! [sighs]
Come on, Adam.
How 'bout we sit this one out till the bad guys go away?
Sitting's for quitting, Cringer.
The Sorceress needs her Champion.
By the power of Grayskull!
[thunder rumbling]
[electricity crackling]
I have the power!
[whimpers]
[electricity crackling]
[roars]
[all clamoring]
[grunting]
-[thud] -[gasps]
[grunts]
[growls]
[roars]
[all clamoring]
[grunts]
[neighs]
[grunts]
Are you all right? Did they hurt you?
[groans]
[gasps, grunts]
You should be more concerned about yourself.
[groans]
[grunting]
[groans]
[neighs]
[grunts]
[neighs]
I'll handle this nightmare!
You find Skeletor!
[Skeletor] You're not a Champion!
[groans]
Just his cheerleader.
[gasps]
[grunts]
-[roars] -[groans]
Hmm.
Where are we?
This is the Heart of the Castle,
where the Council of Elders buried the Secrets of Grayskull.
All the magic that flows through Eternia...
Starts here.
And it's going to be all mine!
Let this be our final battle!
[laughs]
[grunts]
[roars]
So glad you could join us, my dear.
Wouldn't miss it for the world, Skeletor.
[grunting]
[grunts]
[groans]
[grunting]
[grunts]
[grunting]
[grunts]
[groans]
[grunts]
[groans]
-[gasps] -[grunts]
[Moss Man] Enough!
[groans]
You defile the heart of Grayskull
with your very presence!
Leave this place and never return!
You first, Moss Man.
[groaning]
[grunting]
[groaning]
Hmm. Smells like pine.
You can't tend the garden without pulling a few weeds.
No!
[laughs] You f...
finally used that sword
the way it was meant to be used, boy:
as the key to the Hall of Wisdom!
[grunts]
[groans]
The Hall of Wisdom was the storehouse
of all the knowledge of the universe,
where the Council of Elders concentrated their powers
into this magical Orb!
And to greedily protect their prize,
the Elders created the illusion of Castle Grayskull
to conceal the majestic Hall of Wisdom!
And now finally, after all these years,
the secrets of Grayskull...
will be mine!
No!
Everybody's... frozen!
[Sorceress] I'm holding back time.
But time is stronger than magic,
so we have to hurry.
Can you contain the blast?
[grunts]
I'm not strong enough.
By cracking the Orb, Skeletor has released
the very magical power that created Eternia
and the entire universe!
So when this moment unfreezes, we'll only have seconds
before all of existence comes to an end!
If we're all gonna die,
then what was the point of bringing us here?
[grunts]
Because I wanted to see you, Teela, one last time.
Me?
What if I called on the power of Grayskull
while I'm already in this form
and used the sword like a conduit to contain the blast?
What do you mean "in this form"?
[grunts]
The Sword of Power could absorb the blast
and save the universe, yes.
But He-Man, you would have to be wielding it.
The power of that much magical energy
will kill anybody-- even you!
You'll die if you do this, He-Man!
If I don't do this, everybody dies!
I can't hold it! We are out of time!
By the power of Grayskull!
[electricity crackling]
[faint groans]
[grunting]
[Skeletor] He's just a boy!
And that boy is holding all the power of the universe
in his bare hands!
[grunts]
No! That power is mine!
Huh?
[electricity crackling]
[thunder rumbling]
[sighs]
Adam?
[Man-At-Arms] My Lord. My Lady.
I... I regret to inform Your Highnesses
that during the battle with Skeletor...
He-Man...
succumbed.
[sobbing]
May he forever bask in the glow
of his great reward in Preternia.
Grayskull has lost her Champion!
Randor... we've lost our son!
[sobbing]
What? No, Adam's fine! Isn't he, Duncan?
My Lord,
Prince Adam and He-Man...
No, it can't be.
My Lord, I am so sorry you had to find out like this.
But the Prince ordered us to keep his secret.
Get out...
My Liege?
Get out!
I strip you of your title
and banish you from the palace forever!
And if I ever see you again, I will have you executed!
As you wish, my Liege.
Teela, get this disgraced Man-At-Arms out of my sight!
No. I am done with every one of you.
Teela...
You knew. Didn't you?
And you never said anything.
Not even to him.
Everybody I ever trusted since I was a child
knew Adam was He-Man!
I have laid my life on the line for every one of you--
but you're all a pack of liars!
And Adam was no different!
Teela, that's enough!
Yes, it is!
Because I've had enough!
Enough of your secrets and lies!
Enough of magic and the monsters it makes!
Enough of the royal palace!
And enough of Castle Grayskull to last me a lifetime!
I am done looking out for
the people who never told me the truth!
He-Man is gone. Skeletor is gone.
And now?
So am I.
Wait! Don't go, Teela!
We can get through his together! Like we always do!
[man] He-Man finally killed Skeletor!
[all cheering]
[theme music playing]