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He-Man Trailer Pronoun Gag Draws Polarized Reactions Online

A one‑second “He/Him” nameplate has become a Rorschach test, its intent unclear until the film arrives.

Overview

  • The Jan. 22 teaser briefly shows an office desk nameplate reading “ADAM GLENN: HE/HIM” during a montage of Prince Adam on Earth.
  • Conservative commentators on X condemned the pronoun display as “woke,” while many viewers framed it as an obvious visual joke tied to the He-Man name.
  • The shot lasts about one second, leaving its meaning uncertain until additional marketing or the full movie provides context.
  • The trailer surpassed 15 million YouTube views in its first two days and drew wider discussion about the film’s tone and its Earth-set setup.
  • Travis Knight directs the theatrical release set for June 5, 2026, with Nicholas Galitzine starring alongside Jared Leto, Idris Elba and Camila Mendes.