The Darkness have released their official theme song for the upcoming Masters of the Universe film, titled simply “Masters of the Universe.” The track is out now on streaming platforms and on YouTube.
The song is a throwback hard-rock anthem co-produced by The Darkness guitarist Daniel Hawkins alongside film composer Daniel Pemberton, whose orchestral score already made headlines when Queen guitarist Brian May appeared on the previous soundtrack single “Eternia.” In a Facebook statement, the band described their involvement: “When He-Man asked whether we could provide some music for his forthcoming biopic Masters of the Universe we dusted off our trusty loin cloths, assembled in the courtyard of Castle Darkness and bellowed in unison ‘WE HAVE THE POWER.’ Our song ‘Masters of the Universe’ produced by our very own Daniel Hawkins and Daniel Pemberton is out.”
Consequence of Sound described the track as a “throwback retro rocker in the style of Queen’s Flash Gordon theme” - a deliberate design choice that matches the film’s own blend of 80s bombast and self-aware humor. The Darkness are known for their over-the-top glam-metal style, making them an apt fit for a property built on the same kind of unapologetically theatrical excess.
The song follows “Eternia,” the film’s first soundtrack single featuring Brian May. Masters of the Universe opens in theaters June 5, 2026.
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