Netflix and Dreamworks Partner on a New Animated She-Ra Series

[Captain Atkin]

Netflix and Dreamworks have just announced a new animated She-Ra: Princess of Power cartoon for 2018! launch next year. The new animated series will be showrun by the Eisner-winning Lumberjanesco-creater Noelle Stevenson. The cartoon will be a reboot of the classic 1985 series, which was a spin-off to the popular He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon by Filmation.

Here is the full description from Netflix and Dreamworks (via Variety):

“She-Ra”

From Eisner Award-winning author and executive producer Noelle Stevenson comes a modern take on the ‘80s girl power icon for a new generation of young fans. The trailblazing property originally debuted in 1985 to satisfy demand for a female-led fantasy series. The series is described as an epic and timely tale that celebrates female friendship and empowerment, led by a warrior princess tailor made for today. The series will be available to Netflix members worldwide in 2018.

The new She-Ra cartoon has been in the works now for almost 2 years! Noelle Stevenson posted the good news on her Twitter today after the series was announced.

[Black Zodac]

Definitely good news. I hope they find a way to tie Masters of the Universe into this new cartoon.

[Mechanizor]

Very interesting... I hope a new revision of MOTU would follow.

[Jyrki]

I guess there be least 13 episodes in first season. Well as I think Hordak and Evil Horde be enemies in series. Finnally I wonder will this series include origin story for main heroine, Adora/She-Ra.

[Jyrki]

Just I read about Noelle Stevenson. She's surprising young for New She-Ra cartoon's executive producer. She's soon 26 years old. So she's younger than orginal She-Ra series. Not saying it bad thing. Just saying what I discovered. Hopefully new series be good one.

[Mechanizor]

Agreed, if she sticks with her art style, probably the cartoon won't look anything like what the MOTU/POP fans are expecting!

[RoboSteveo]

I'm sure the cartoon will be great. I'm very curious to see what the character designs will look like.

[Mechanizor]

I'm sure the cartoon will be great. I'm very curious to see what the character designs will look like.

Honestly, it's hard to tell if this will be a great Cartoon or not after looking up some of her art work/style:

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Noelle+Stevenson+art&t=osx&iax=images&ia=images

[Y2Greg]

I have no interest in watching the cartoon, but am excited for the next generation. I hope they enjoy it and it has a good message.

[Mechanizor]

Here is a first look at She-Ra's design, so far it reminds a little of the latest DC Cartoons:

[Captain Atkin]

I think it has potential. Its good to have a new take on the character in animation, and not just have it be Filmation 2.0.