- Primary Subject: Nicholas Galitzine and the Masters of the Universe film release
- Key Update: The highly anticipated live-action Masters of the Universe film hits theaters this week, with early reviews highlighting Nicholas Galitzine's performance and a hilarious nod to a legendary 2005 He-Man internet meme.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: June 3, 2026
- Quick Answer: Masters of the Universe releases in theaters on June 5, 2026, receiving early praise for its colorful, self-aware humor and Nicholas Galitzine's dual performance.
If you spent any time on the internet in the late 2000s, you are undoubtedly familiar with "HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA", the iconic 2005 SLACKCiRCUS mashup featuring an animated Prince Adam singing 4 Non Blondes' anthem, What's Up?. As it turns out, Masters of the Universe director Travis Knight and star Nicholas Galitzine haven't forgotten about it either.
Masters of the Universe Star Nicholaz Galitzine Recreates Decades-Old Meme
Ahead of taking up the Sword of Power on the big screen, the actor proved he is more than ready to embrace the campy internet history of Eternia's most famous protector. The star of the upcoming live-action adaptation has created his own version of a decades-old meme ahead of Masters of the Universe's 2026 release.
On The Tonight Show, Galitzine recreated the iconic meme that was popularized in 2010, where Prince Adam from the original He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated show is edited to look like he's singing a techno cover of What's Up? by 4 Non Blondes.
The meme, whose full title is "HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA" based on the chorus of the song, is perfectly reenacted by Galitzine, who sports a short bob of a wig and sings into the microphone-looking brush as the iconic sparkly rainbow background puts the cherry on top of his performance. Take a look below:
The meme of He-Man singing first originated from the 2005 parody music video, Fabulous Secret Powers, by SLACKCiRCUS, who covered the song in a techno version, as seen in the meme. The video gained popularity after the "HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA" part was cut into a smaller video by YouTube user "ProtoOfSnagem."
Decades later, the classic video continues to find new life online, most recently resurfacing as a viral sensation on TikTok after users began mixing and mashing the legendary techno track with Nicki Minaj's high-energy vocals, proving that He-Man's internet legacy is truly timeless.
Masters of the Universe's Initial Reviews From Fans and Critics
With the promotional tour in full swing, early critical reactions indicate that the live-action blockbuster successfully captures the nostalgic heart and humor of the beloved franchise.
Galitzine's meme recreation comes days before the Masters of the Universe adaptation arrives in theaters, with the film set to release on June 5, 2026. The movie makes a promising action-heavy story about a revolution against Skeletor on Eternia, with Adam leading the charge against him.
We see Galitzine sport the Sword of Power to transform into He-Man and face his most formidable enemy, in the name of saving the home planet he was forced to leave behind.
As of writing, initial reviews for Masters of the Universe have been positive, with a Certified Fresh 75% score on Rotten Tomatoes, based only on 92 reviews.
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