Krispy Kreme Just Dropped He-Man Doughnuts

By the power of Grayskull… your next sugar rush just got a serious upgrade.

Krispy Kreme is leaning hard into ‘80s nostalgia with a limited-edition "Masters of the Universe" doughnut collection, timed to the upcoming live-action He-Man movie-and it's exactly the kind of over-the-top, pop-culture food drop that feels engineered for fans who grew up on action figures, Saturday morning cartoons, and pure sugar highs.

This isn't just a random menu stunt. It's part of a larger push to revive one of the most iconic toy franchises of all time-and yes, it comes with toppings.

A Sugar-Fueled Trip Back to Eternia

The collection, which launched May 26 at participating U.S. locations, is built around three character-inspired doughnuts pulled straight from the world of He-Man.

Leading the charge is the He-Man Caramel Crunch Doughnut: A classic Original Glazed doughnut dipped in red caramel icing, with cheesecake-flavored buttercream, finished with graham-flavored crumble and a He-Man topper. It's big, loud, and unapologetically indulgent-basically the edible equivalent of a power-up.

On the darker side, there's the Skeletor Double Chocolate Doughnut: A chocolate-lover's overload filled with custard, coated in chocolate icing, and covered in cookie crumble. It's as villainous as you'd expect.

Rounding out the trio is the Cringer Claw Cookie Dough Doughnut: A slightly lighter but still sugar-heavy Original Glazed topped with cookie dough icing. Think comfort food with a nostalgic twist.

You can grab them individually or as part of a special-edition box that looks like it belongs in the He-Man world.

Why He-Man-and Why Now?

If this all feels perfectly timed, it's because it is.

The release ties directly into the new live-action Masters of the Universe movie, which hits U.S. theaters on June 5, 2026. The film stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Jared Leto as Skeletor, bringing the muscle-bound hero back to the big screen nearly 40 years after the last live-action attempt.

For a generation that grew up with the original toy line (launched in the early '80s) and animated series, the comeback taps into a deep well of nostalgia.

Like any good ‘80s throwback, the message is simple: Heroes act fast-because these probably won't be around for long.

This story was originally published by Men's Journal on May 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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This story was originally published May 26, 2026 at 10:45 PM.