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127}} minutes (7 films)| distributor = Paramount Pictures| country = United States| language = English| budget = $1.274â€“1.42 billion| gross = $5.286 billion}}Transformers is a series of science fiction action films based on the Transformers franchise.{{NoteTag|name=itselfbasedon}} Michael Bay directed the first five live action films: Transformers (2007), (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen|Revenge of the Fallen) (2009), (Transformers: Dark of the Moon|Dark of the Moon) (2011), (Transformers: Age of Extinction|Age of Extinction) (2014), and (Transformers: The Last Knight|The Last Knight) (2017),WEB, Vary, Adam B.,ew.com/article/2012/02/14/michael-bay-transformers-pain-and-gain/, ‘Transformers 4’ lands Michael Bay as director, Entertainment Weekly, 2012-02-14, 2020-06-09, June 19, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200619194920/https://ew.com/article/2012/02/14/michael-bay-transformers-pain-and-gain/, live, WEB,www.mtv.com/news/1679197/transformers-four-michael-bay/, Michael Bay To Direct ‘Transformers 4,’ Producer Confirms, MTV, 2012-02-14, 2020-06-09, live,movienight.mtv.ca/2012/02/michael-bay-to-direct-transformers-4-producer-confirms/," title="web.archive.org/web/20120521040628movienight.mtv.ca/2012/02/michael-bay-to-direct-transformers-4-producer-confirms/,">web.archive.org/web/20120521040628movienight.mtv.ca/2012/02/michael-bay-to-direct-transformers-4-producer-confirms/, May 21, 2012, mdy-all, WEB,blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/producer-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-says-transformers-4-coming-for-summer-2014, Producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura Says ‘Transformers 4’ Coming For Summer 2014 | The Playlist, Indiewire, 2012-05-08,blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/producer-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-says-transformers-4-coming-for-summer-2014," title="web.archive.org/web/20120419032355blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/producer-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-says-transformers-4-coming-for-summer-2014,">web.archive.org/web/20120419032355blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/producer-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-says-transformers-4-coming-for-summer-2014, April 19, 2012, dead, mdy-all, and has served as a producer for subsequent films. A sixth film Bumblebee, directed by Travis Knight, was released in 2018, while a seventh film, (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts|Rise of the Beasts), directed by Steven Caple Jr. was released in 2023.The series has been distributed by Paramount Pictures, and DreamWorks Pictures worked on the first two films. The live action Transformers film series has received negative to mixed reception, with the exception of Bumblebee, which received positive reviews. It is the 13th-highest-grossing film series, with a total of $5.28 billion; the series films have generally been successful at the box office, with Dark of the Moon and Age of Extinction grossing over $1 billion each.

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Michael Bay| Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman

John Rogers (writer)>John Rogers, Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman

Ian Bryce, Don Murphy, Tom DeSanto and Lorenzo di Bonaventura

Released

Ehren Kruger, Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman

Ehren Kruger

Ken Nolan, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway>Art Marcum & Matt Holloway| Ken Nolan, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway & Akiva Goldsman

Travis Knight

Christina Hodson| Don Murphy, Tom DeSanto, Michael Bay,Mark Vahradian and Lorenzo di Bonaventura

Steven Caple Jr.| Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber & Jon Hoeber| Joby Harold| Don Murphy, Tom DeSanto, Michael Bay, Mark Vahradian, Duncan Henderson and Lorenzo di Bonaventura

Josh Cooley

Gabriel Ferrari, Andrew Barrer| Don Murphy, Tom DeSanto, Mark Vahradian, Michael Bay, Aaron Dem and Lorenzo di Bonaventura| Post-production

Development

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Transformers (2007)

For the film, producer Don Murphy was planning a (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra|G.I. Joe film adaptation), but when the U.S. launched the invasion of Iraq in March 2003, Hasbro suggested adapting the Transformers franchise instead.NEWS,www.latinoreview.com/news/on-set-interview-producer-don-murphy-on-transformers-1502, Kellvin, Chavez, On Set Interview: Producer Don Murphy On Transformers, Latino Review, 2007-02-21, November 14, 2011, October 12, 2009,www.latinoreview.com/news/on-set-interview-producer-don-murphy-on-transformers-1502," title="web.archive.org/web/20091012224415www.latinoreview.com/news/on-set-interview-producer-don-murphy-on-transformers-1502,">web.archive.org/web/20091012224415www.latinoreview.com/news/on-set-interview-producer-don-murphy-on-transformers-1502, live, Tom DeSanto joined Murphy because he was a fan of the series.NEWS, Transformers: The Cast, The History, The Movie, Entertainment News International, 2007-06-15,enewsi.com/news.php?catid=190&itemid=11212, 2007-06-16, March 21, 2013,enewsi.com/news.php?catid=190&itemid=11212," title="web.archive.org/web/20130321171036enewsi.com/news.php?catid=190&itemid=11212,">web.archive.org/web/20130321171036enewsi.com/news.php?catid=190&itemid=11212, dead, They met with comic book writer Simon Furman, and cited the (Transformers: Generation 1|Generation 1) cartoon and comics as their main influence. They made the Creation Matrix their plot device, though Murphy had it renamed because of the film series The Matrix.WEB, Don Murphy at TransformersCon Toronto 2006, TFcon,www.transformerscon.com/videos.php, 2007-01-07, dead,www.transformerscon.com/videos.php," title="web.archive.org/web/20060831193040www.transformerscon.com/videos.php,">web.archive.org/web/20060831193040www.transformerscon.com/videos.php, August 31, 2006, DeSanto chose to write the treatment from a human point of view to engage the audience,NEWS, Kellvin, Chavez, On Set Interview: Producer Tom De Santo On Transformers, Latino Review, 2007-02-21,www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=1501, 2007-05-19,www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=1501," title="web.archive.org/web/20070713035101www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=1501,">web.archive.org/web/20070713035101www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=1501, July 13, 2007, dead, while Murphy wanted it to have a realistic tone, reminiscent of a disaster film. The treatment featured the Autobots Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Jazz, Prowl, Arcee, Ratchet, Wheeljack, and Bumblebee, and the Decepticons Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave, Ravage, Laserbeak, Rumble, Skywarp and Shockwave.NEWS, Scott, Marble, The Mind of Tom DeSanto, Transformers Collectors Club Magazine, June 2007, 3, 10, Steven Spielberg, a fan of the comics and toys, signed on as executive producer in 2004. John Rogers wrote the first draft, which pitted four Autobots against four Decepticons,NEWS, Don Murphy Quotes Special, Seibertron, 2005-04-17,www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=5057, 2007-02-18, October 21, 2012,www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=5057," title="web.archive.org/web/20121021192742www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=5057,">web.archive.org/web/20121021192742www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=5057, live, {{Better source needed|reason=|date=July 2023}} and featured the Ark spaceship.NEWS, TF Movie Screenwriter John Rogers Speaks out, Seibertron, 2004-11-30,www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=4314, 2007-02-04, October 21, 2012,www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=4314," title="web.archive.org/web/20121021193824www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=4314,">web.archive.org/web/20121021193824www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=4314, live, {{Better source needed|reason=|date=July 2023}} Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, fans of the cartoon,NEWS, Zack, Oat, Double Vision, ToyFare, 2007-01-12,www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/002989825.cfm,www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/002989825.cfm," title="web.archive.org/web/20070117073430www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/002989825.cfm,">web.archive.org/web/20070117073430www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/002989825.cfm, 2007-01-17, 2008-12-18, were hired to rewrite the script in February 2005.NEWS,www.ign.com/articles/2005/02/18/exclusive-new-transformers-writers, Exclusive: New Transformers Writers, IGN, 2005-02-18, 2020-06-09, December 14, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20191214052008/https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/02/18/exclusive-new-transformers-writers, live, Spielberg suggested that “a boy and his car” should be the focus.NEWS, Robert, Sanchez, Interview: Roberto Orci on Transformers and Star Trek!, IESB, 2007-06-18,www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2718&Itemid=99, 2007-06-19, June 21, 2007,www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2718&Itemid=99," title="web.archive.org/web/20070621173208www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2718&Itemid=99,">web.archive.org/web/20070621173208www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2718&Itemid=99, live, This appealed to Orci and Kurtzman because it conveyed themes of adulthood and responsibility, “the things that a car represents in the United States”.NEWS, Dave, Itzkoff, Character-Driven Films (but Keep the Kaboom), The New York Times,www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/movies/24dave.html, 2007-06-24, 2007-06-24, June 5, 2015,www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/movies/24dave.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20150605095223www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/movies/24dave.html,">web.archive.org/web/20150605095223www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/movies/24dave.html, live, The characters of Sam and Mikaela were the sole point of view given in Orci and Kurtzman’s first draft. The Transformers had no dialogue, as the producers feared talking robots would look ridiculous. The writers felt that even if it would look silly, not having the robots speak would betray the fanbase. The first draft also had a battle scene in the Grand Canyon.WEB, Roberto, Orci, Roberto Orci, Welcome Mr. Roberto Orci, you may ask him questions, TFW2005, 2009-03-14,www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-221.html#post3399075, 2009-03-15, October 16, 2012,www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-221.html#post3399075," title="web.archive.org/web/20121016041418www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-221.html#post3399075,">web.archive.org/web/20121016041418www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-221.html#post3399075, live, {{Better source needed|reason=|date=July 2023}} Spielberg read each of Orci and Kurtzman’s drafts and gave notes for improvement. The writers remained involved throughout production, adding additional dialogue for the robots during the sound mixing (although none of this was kept in the final film, which ran fifteen minutes shorter than the initial edit).WEB, Orci and Kurtzman Questions: Post movie, Official site’s message board,boards.transformersmovie.com/showthread.php?t=12054, January 15, 2009, dead,boards.transformersmovie.com/showthread.php?t=12054," title="web.archive.org/web/20090616234421boards.transformersmovie.com/showthread.php?t=12054,">web.archive.org/web/20090616234421boards.transformersmovie.com/showthread.php?t=12054, June 16, 2009, mdy-all, Furman’s The Ultimate Guide, published by Dorling Kindersley, remained as a resource to the writers throughout production. Prime Directive was used as a fake working title. This was also the name of Dreamwave Productions’ first (Transformers: Generation One (Dreamwave)#Prime Directive Volume 1|Transformers comic book).NEWS, Casting Call for Prime Directive, Seibertron.com, 2006-04-08,www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/casting-call-for-prime-directive/6967/, 2008-11-30, October 21, 2012,www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/casting-call-for-prime-directive/6967/," title="web.archive.org/web/20121021193836www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/casting-call-for-prime-directive/6967/,">web.archive.org/web/20121021193836www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/casting-call-for-prime-directive/6967/, live, {{Better source needed|reason=|date=July 2023}}Michael Bay was asked to direct by Spielberg on July 30, 2005,VIDEO, Michael Bay, 2007-10-16, Audio commentary, DVD, Paramount Pictures, but he dismissed the film as a “stupid toy movie”.NEWS, Chris, Hewitt, Rise of the Machines, Empire (magazine), Empire, 95â€“100, August 2007, Nonetheless, he wanted to work with Spielberg, and gained a new respect for the mythology upon visiting Hasbro. Bay considered the first draft “too kiddie”, so he increased the military’s role in the story.NEWS, Michael Bay and the Edit of Transformers, Fxguide, 2007-07-09,www.fxguide.com/article441.html, 2007-07-10, August 9, 2007,www.fxguide.com/article441.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20070809202842www.fxguide.com/article441.html,">web.archive.org/web/20070809202842www.fxguide.com/article441.html, live, The writers sought inspiration from G.I. Joe for the soldier characters, being careful not to mix the brands.NEWS, ‘Transformers’ writers: A Revealing Dialogue, Wizard (magazine), Wizard, 2007-07-10,www.wizarduniverse.com/movies/transformersmovie/005082421.cfm,www.wizarduniverse.com/movies/transformersmovie/005082421.cfm," title="web.archive.org/web/20070708200751www.wizarduniverse.com/movies/transformersmovie/005082421.cfm,">web.archive.org/web/20070708200751www.wizarduniverse.com/movies/transformersmovie/005082421.cfm, 2007-07-08, 2008-12-18, Because Orci and Kurtzman were concerned the film could feel like a military recruitment commercial, they chose to make the military believe nations like Iran were behind the Decepticon attack as well as making the Decepticons primarily military vehicles.NEWS,www.transformersaction.com/decepticons/transformers-prime-robots-in-disguise-decepticon-megatron-figure/, Roberto, Orci, Major News/Spoiler Alert Robert Orci confirms..., TFW2005, 2009-01-14, 2009-01-15, December 13, 2021,www.transformersaction.com/decepticons/transformers-prime-robots-in-disguise-decepticon-megatron-figure/," title="web.archive.org/web/20211213161611www.transformersaction.com/decepticons/transformers-prime-robots-in-disguise-decepticon-megatron-figure/,">web.archive.org/web/20211213161611www.transformersaction.com/decepticons/transformers-prime-robots-in-disguise-decepticon-megatron-figure/, dead, Bay based Lennox’s struggle to get to the Pentagon phone line while struggling with an unhelpful operator from a real account he was given by a soldier when working on another film.Orci and Kurtzman experimented with numerous robots from the franchise, ultimately selecting the characters most popular among the filmmakers to form the final cast. Bay acknowledged that most of the Decepticons were selected before their names or roles were developed, as Hasbro had to start designing the toys.MAGAZINE, Adam B., Vary, Optimus Prime Time, Entertainment Weekly,www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20035285_20035331_20044598,00.html, dead,web.archive.org/web/20070707075337/https://ew.com/ew/article/0,,20035285_20035331_20044598,00.html, July 7, 2007, 2019-02-23, mdy-all, Some of their names were changed because Bay was upset that they had been leaked.WEB, Roberto, Orci, Roberto Orci, The ‘Welcome Mr. Orci Thread’. You may ask questions!, TFW2005, 2008-07-11,www.tfw2005.com/boards/showpost.php?p=2217903&postcount=328, 2008-07-12, March 5, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210305071939/https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions.180451/page-17, live, {{Better source needed|reason=|date=July 2023}} Optimus, Megatron, Bumblebee and Starscream were the only characters present in each version of the script. Arcee was a female Transformer introduced by Orci and Kurtzman, but she was cut because they found it difficult to explain robotic gender; Bay also disliked her motorcycle form, which he found too small. An early idea to have the Decepticons simultaneously strike multiple places around the world was also dropped, being used later in the film’s sequels.NEWS, Todd, Gilchrist, Exclusive interview: Roberto Orci, IGN, 2007-07-02,www.ign.com/articles/2007/07/02/exclusive-interview-robert-orci, 2020-06-09, December 6, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20191206205643/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/07/02/exclusive-interview-robert-orci, live, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)“>

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

In September 2007, Paramount announced a late June 2009 release date for the sequel to Transformers.NEWS, Pamela, McClintock, ‘Transformers’ sequel sets 2009 date, Variety (magazine), Variety, 2007-09-26,variety.com/2007/film/features/transformers-sequel-sets-2009-date-2-1117972852/, 2020-06-09, June 9, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200609040758/https://variety.com/2007/film/features/transformers-sequel-sets-2009-date-2-1117972852/, live, A major hurdle that was overcome during the film’s production was the 2007â€“2008 Writers Guild of America strike, as well as possible strikes by the Directors Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild. Bay began creating animatics of action sequences featuring characters rejected for the 2007 film; this would allow animators to complete sequences if the Directors Guild of America went on strike in July 2008, which ultimately did not happen.NEWS, Jay, Fernandez, Heavy metal for sequel, Los Angeles Times, 2007-10-10,www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-oct-10-et-scriptland10-story.html, 2020-06-09, June 9, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200609040759/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-oct-10-et-scriptland10-story.html, live, NEWS, Writer’s Strike continues; DGA signs deal; Awards questioned, Danielle, Davidson, The West Georgian, 2008-01-23,www.thewestgeorgian.com/2.917/writer-s-strike-continues-dga-signs-deal-awards-questioned-1.40941, 2008-09-28, dead,www.thewestgeorgian.com/2.917/writer-s-strike-continues-dga-signs-deal-awards-questioned-1.40941," title="web.archive.org/web/20090628112717www.thewestgeorgian.com/2.917/writer-s-strike-continues-dga-signs-deal-awards-questioned-1.40941,">web.archive.org/web/20090628112717www.thewestgeorgian.com/2.917/writer-s-strike-continues-dga-signs-deal-awards-questioned-1.40941, June 28, 2009, mdy-all, The director considered making a small project in between Transformers and its sequel, but knew “you have your baby and you don’t want someone else to take it”. The film was given a $200 million budget, which was $50 million more than the 2007 film,NEWS, Nick de Semelyn, 20 to watch in 2009, Empire (magazine), Empire, February 2009, 67â€“69, and some of the action scenes rejected for the original were written into the sequel, such as the way Optimus is reintroduced in this film.WEB, Transformers: Behind the scenes, The Hollywood Reporter, Video,link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid17054225001?bclid=18291076001&bctid=18271280001, 2009-04-03, April 15, 2009,link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid17054225001?bclid=18291076001&bctid=18271280001," title="web.archive.org/web/20090415040603link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid17054225001?bclid=18291076001&bctid=18271280001,">web.archive.org/web/20090415040603link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid17054225001?bclid=18291076001&bctid=18271280001, live, Lorenzo di Bonaventura said the studio proposed filming two sequels simultaneously, but he and Bay concurred that was not the right direction for the series.NEWS, Brian, Savage, TCC Exclusive: Transformers Revenge of the Fallen at Toy Fair 2009, Transformers Collectors Club,www.transformersclub.com/tfrof-intv09.cfm, 2011-07-07, May 28, 2013,www.transformersclub.com/tfrof-intv09.cfm," title="web.archive.org/web/20130528051946www.transformersclub.com/tfrof-intv09.cfm,">web.archive.org/web/20130528051946www.transformersclub.com/tfrof-intv09.cfm, live, Writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman originally passed on the sequel because of a busy schedule. The studio began courting other writers in May 2007, but as they were unimpressed with their pitches, they convinced Orci and Kurtzman to return. The studio also signed on Ehren Kruger, as he impressed Bay and Hasbro president Brian Goldner with his knowledge of the Transformers mythology,NEWS, Borys, Kit, Writing team built fast for ‘Transformers 2’, The Hollywood Reporter, 2007-10-04,www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/writing-team-built-fast-transformers-151653,www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i298d60247271e2fe1722233a840531a6," title="web.archive.org/web/20071011080933www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i298d60247271e2fe1722233a840531a6,">web.archive.org/web/20071011080933www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i298d60247271e2fe1722233a840531a6, October 11, 2007, 2020-06-09, and because he was friends with Orci and Kurtzman. The writing trio were paid $8 million. Screenwriting was interrupted by the 2007â€“2008 Writers Guild of America strike, but to avoid production delays the writers spent two weeks writing a treatment, which they handed in the night before the strike began,NEWS, Alex, Billington, Kicking Off 2009 with Writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci â€“ Part Two: Transformers 2, FirstShowing.net, 2009-01-14,www.firstshowing.net/2009/01/14/kicking-off-2009-with-writers-alex-kurtzman-and-roberto-orci-part-two-transformers-2/, 2009-01-14, January 16, 2009,www.firstshowing.net/2009/01/14/kicking-off-2009-with-writers-alex-kurtzman-and-roberto-orci-part-two-transformers-2/," title="web.archive.org/web/20090116231830www.firstshowing.net/2009/01/14/kicking-off-2009-with-writers-alex-kurtzman-and-roberto-orci-part-two-transformers-2/,">web.archive.org/web/20090116231830www.firstshowing.net/2009/01/14/kicking-off-2009-with-writers-alex-kurtzman-and-roberto-orci-part-two-transformers-2/, live, and Bay expanded the outline into a sixty-page scriptment,NEWS, Anne, Thompson, Oscar Watch: Bay Hosts Transformers Tech Show, IndieWire, 2008-02-08,www.indiewire.com/2008/02/oscar-watch-bay-hosts-transformers-tech-show-187105/, 2008-02-19, Anne Thompson (film critic), dead,weblogs.variety.com/thompsononhollywood/2008/02/oscar-watch-bay.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20080321095128weblogs.variety.com/thompsononhollywood/2008/02/oscar-watch-bay.html,">web.archive.org/web/20080321095128weblogs.variety.com/thompsononhollywood/2008/02/oscar-watch-bay.html, March 21, 2008, mdy-all, fleshing out the action, adding more jokes, as well as selecting the majority of new characters.NEWS,blastr.com/2009/03/orci-kurtzman-reveal-tran.php, Patrick, Lee, Orci & Kurtzman reveal Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen details, Sci Fi Wire, 2009-03-31, 2009-03-31, July 8, 2011,blastr.com/2009/03/orci-kurtzman-reveal-tran.php," title="web.archive.org/web/20110708013109blastr.com/2009/03/orci-kurtzman-reveal-tran.php,">web.archive.org/web/20110708013109blastr.com/2009/03/orci-kurtzman-reveal-tran.php, dead, The three writers spent four months finishing the screenplay while “locked” in two hotel rooms by Bay: Kruger wrote in his own room and the trio would check on each other’s work twice a day.NEWS, Stephanie, Sanchez, IESB Exclusive: Kurtzman and Orci on Transformers 2!, IESB, 2008-09-17,www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=2&article=5481, 2008-09-17, January 21, 2016,www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=2&article=5481," title="web.archive.org/web/20160121074412www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=2&article=5481,">web.archive.org/web/20160121074412www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=2&article=5481, live, Orci described the film’s theme as “being away from home”, with the Autobots contemplating living on Earth as they cannot restore Cybertron, while Sam goes to college.NEWS,www.mtv.com/news/2430378/writers-reveal-theme-of-transformers-sequel-the-bad-news-no-dinobots/, Josh, Horowitz, Writers Reveal Theme Of ‘Transformers’ Sequel. The Bad News? No Dinobots, MTV Movies Blog, 2008-07-24, 2020-06-09, live,moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/07/24/writers-reveal-theme-of-transformers-sequel-the-bad-news-no-dinobots/," title="web.archive.org/web/20080828151829moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/07/24/writers-reveal-theme-of-transformers-sequel-the-bad-news-no-dinobots/,">web.archive.org/web/20080828151829moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/07/24/writers-reveal-theme-of-transformers-sequel-the-bad-news-no-dinobots/, August 28, 2008, mdy-all, He wanted the focus between the robots and humans “much more evenly balanced”,WEB,www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1126991&postcount=4975, The official “Hey Roberto” Thread, Orci, Roberto, Don Murphy, 2008-05-25, 2010-08-01, July 23, 2011,www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1126991&postcount=4975," title="web.archive.org/web/20110723102819www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1126991&postcount=4975,">web.archive.org/web/20110723102819www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1126991&postcount=4975, live, “the stakes [to] be higher”, and the science fiction elements more prominent.WEB,www.rottentomatoes.com/m/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen/news/1742756/transformers_2_scribe_sets_record_straight/, Transformers 2 Scribe Sets Record Straight, Topel, Fred, 2008-07-21, Rotten Tomatoes, 2010-08-01, November 5, 2012,www.rottentomatoes.com/m/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen/news/1742756/transformers_2_scribe_sets_record_straight/," title="web.archive.org/web/20121105202056www.rottentomatoes.com/m/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen/news/1742756/transformers_2_scribe_sets_record_straight/,">web.archive.org/web/20121105202056www.rottentomatoes.com/m/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen/news/1742756/transformers_2_scribe_sets_record_straight/, live, Lorenzo di Bonaventura said that in total, there are around forty robots in the film, while ILM’s Scott Farrar has said there are actually sixty.NEWS,variety.com/2009/digital/markets-festivals/michael-bay-keeps-vfx-shops-busy-1118001940/, Michael Bay keeps VFX shops busy, Variety (magazine), Variety, David S., Cohen, 2009-03-31, 2020-06-09, December 5, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20201205003818/https://variety.com/2009/digital/markets-festivals/michael-bay-keeps-vfx-shops-busy-1118001940/, live, Orci added that he wanted to “modulate” the humor more,NEWS, More on Transformers 2 From Writer Roberto Orci, Seibertron.com, 2008-02-18,www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=12448, 2008-02-19, February 19, 2008,www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=12448," title="web.archive.org/web/20080219173627www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=12448,">web.archive.org/web/20080219173627www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=12448, live, {{Better source needed|reason=|date=July 2023}} and felt he managed the more “outrageous” jokes by balancing them with a more serious plot approach to the Transformers’ mythology.NEWS,www.ign.com/articles/2009/01/14/transformers-2-rumor-confirmed, Eric, Goldman, Transformers 2 Rumor Confirmed, IGN, 2009-01-14, 2020-06-09, live,uk.movies.ign.com/articles/944/944836p1.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20090119015740uk.movies.ign.com/articles/944/944836p1.html,">web.archive.org/web/20090119015740uk.movies.ign.com/articles/944/944836p1.html, January 19, 2009, mdy-all, Bay concurred that he wanted to please fans by making the tone darker,WEB, Exclusive Video: Director Michael Bay talks TRANSFORMERS Revenge of the Fallen, Collider, 2009-02-09,collider.com/exclusive-video-director-michael-bay-talks-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen/, 2020-06-09,collider.com/entertainment/interviews/article.asp/aid/10866/tcid/1," title="web.archive.org/web/20110920003747collider.com/entertainment/interviews/article.asp/aid/10866/tcid/1,">web.archive.org/web/20110920003747collider.com/entertainment/interviews/article.asp/aid/10866/tcid/1, September 20, 2011, dead, mdy-all, and that “moms will think its safe enough to bring the kids back out to the movies” despite his trademark sense of humor.WEB,www.transformersclub.com/tfrof-intv09.cfm, Q&A With Michael Bay, American International Toy Fair, Toy Fair 09, New York City, 2009, 2011-07-07, Transformers Club, May 28, 2013,www.transformersclub.com/tfrof-intv09.cfm," title="web.archive.org/web/20130528051946www.transformersclub.com/tfrof-intv09.cfm,">web.archive.org/web/20130528051946www.transformersclub.com/tfrof-intv09.cfm, live, {{Better source needed|reason= |date=September 2021}}Before Transformers was released, producer DeSanto had “a very cool idea” to introduce the Dinobots,NEWS, Transformer Producer Wants Dinobots in TF2, UGO Networks, 2007-06-05,movieblog.ugo.com/index.php/movieblog/more/scoop_transformer_producer_wants_dinobots_in_tf2/, 2007-12-16, dead,movieblog.ugo.com/index.php/movieblog/more/scoop_transformer_producer_wants_dinobots_in_tf2/," title="web.archive.org/web/20071214185401movieblog.ugo.com/index.php/movieblog/more/scoop_transformer_producer_wants_dinobots_in_tf2/,">web.archive.org/web/20071214185401movieblog.ugo.com/index.php/movieblog/more/scoop_transformer_producer_wants_dinobots_in_tf2/, December 14, 2007, mdy-all, while Bay was interested in an aircraft carrier, which was dropped from the 2007 film.NEWS, Patrick, Kolan, Transformers Roundtable with Michael Bay, IGN, 2007-06-13,www.ign.com/articles/2007/06/13/transformers-roundtable-with-michael-bay, 2020-06-09, live,uk.movies.ign.com/articles/796/796057p2.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20090122062726uk.movies.ign.com/articles/796/796057p2.html,">web.archive.org/web/20090122062726uk.movies.ign.com/articles/796/796057p2.html, January 22, 2009, mdy-all, Orci claimed they did not incorporate these characters into Revenge of the Fallen because they could not think of a way to justify the Dinobots’ choice of form, and were unable to fit in the aircraft carrier.NEWS, Roberto Orci â€” Soundwave will not be a Pick Up In Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, TFW2005, 2008-10-18,www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-9/roberto-orci---soundwave-will-not-be-a-pick-up-in-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-166024/, 2008-10-19, October 20, 2008,www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-9/roberto-orci---soundwave-will-not-be-a-pick-up-in-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-166024/," title="web.archive.org/web/20081020195628www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-9/roberto-orci---soundwave-will-not-be-a-pick-up-in-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-166024/,">web.archive.org/web/20081020195628www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-9/roberto-orci---soundwave-will-not-be-a-pick-up-in-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-166024/, live, {{Better source needed|reason=|date=July 2023}} Orci also admitted he was also dismissive of the Dinobots because he does not like dinosaurs. “I recognize I am weird in that department”, he said,WEB, Roberto, Orci, Roberto Orci, he All New “Hey Roberto” Thread, Don Murphy, 2008-10-20,www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1262447&postcount=16453, 2009-03-17, June 29, 2009,www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1262447&postcount=16453," title="web.archive.org/web/20090629061440www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1262447&postcount=16453,">web.archive.org/web/20090629061440www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1262447&postcount=16453, live, but he became fonder of them during filming because of their popularity with fans.WEB, Roberto, Orci, Roberto Orci, The All New “Hey Roberto” Thread, Don Murphy, 2008-06-19,www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1189637&postcount=13182, 2008-06-25, June 26, 2008,www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1189637&postcount=13182," title="web.archive.org/web/20080626185522www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1189637&postcount=13182,">web.archive.org/web/20080626185522www.donmurphy.net/board/showpost.php?p=1189637&postcount=13182, live, He added “I couldn’t see why a Transformer would feel the need to disguise himself in front of a bunch of lizards. Movie-wise, I mean. Once the general audience is fully on board with the whole thing, maybe Dinobots in the future.“NEWS, Roberto, Orci, Roberto Orci, Welcome Mr. Roberto Orci, you may ask him questions, TFW2005, 2008-08-08,www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-52.html#post2285336, 2009-03-24, April 21, 2009,www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-52.html#post2285336," title="web.archive.org/web/20090421151910www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-52.html#post2285336,">web.archive.org/web/20090421151910www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-52.html#post2285336, live, {{Better source needed|reason=|date=July 2023}} Bay said he hated the Dinobots and they had never been in consideration for being featured in the movies.NEWS,www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/michael-bay-on-the-dinobots-i-hate-them/16618/, Michael Bay on the Dinobots: “I hate them.”, 2009-07-27, 2009-07-27, Seibertron.com, July 30, 2009,www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/michael-bay-on-the-dinobots-i-hate-them/16618/," title="web.archive.org/web/20090730011113www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/michael-bay-on-the-dinobots-i-hate-them/16618/,">web.archive.org/web/20090730011113www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/michael-bay-on-the-dinobots-i-hate-them/16618/, live, {{Better source needed|reason=|date=July 2023}} It is the last film in the series to be distributed by DreamWorks.Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)“>

Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

For the third film, as a preemptive measure before the release of Revenge of the Fallen, Michael Lucchi and Paramount announced on March 16, 2009, that a third film would be released in IMAX 3-D on July 1, 2011, which earned a surprised response from director Bay:{{blockquote|I said I was taking off a year from Transformers. Paramount made a mistake in dating Transformers 3â€”they asked me on the phoneâ€”I said yes to July 1â€”but for 2012â€”whoops! Not 2011! That would mean I would have to start prep in September. No way. My brain needs a break from fighting robots.WEB, Transformers 3 release date, Michael Bay, 2009-03-17,www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?3947-Wait-a-minute, 2011-08-07, dead,www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?3947-Wait-a-minute," title="web.archive.org/web/20111002000352www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?3947-Wait-a-minute,">web.archive.org/web/20111002000352www.shootfortheedit.com/forum/showthread.php?3947-Wait-a-minute, October 2, 2011, mdy-all, }}Screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, who had worked on the two previous Transformers films, declined to return for the third film, with Kurtzman declaring that “the franchise is so wonderful that it deserves to be fresh, all the time. We just felt like we’d given it a lot and didn’t have an insight for where to go with it next”.WEB, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman talk STAR TREK Sequel, COWBOYS AND ALIENS, TRANSFORMERS 3, VIEW-MASTER Film, More, Sara, Wayland, Collider, 2009-08-10,collider.com/roberto-orci-and-alex-kurtzman-talk-star-trek-2-cowboys-and-aliens-transformers-3-the-view-master-film-and-more/8928/, 2011-08-18, May 27, 2019,collider.com/roberto-orci-and-alex-kurtzman-talk-star-trek-2-cowboys-and-aliens-transformers-3-the-view-master-film-and-more/8928/," title="web.archive.org/web/20190527093031collider.com/roberto-orci-and-alex-kurtzman-talk-star-trek-2-cowboys-and-aliens-transformers-3-the-view-master-film-and-more/8928/,">web.archive.org/web/20190527093031collider.com/roberto-orci-and-alex-kurtzman-talk-star-trek-2-cowboys-and-aliens-transformers-3-the-view-master-film-and-more/8928/, dead, Revenge of the Fallen{{’}}s co-writer Ehren Kruger became the sole screenwriter for Dark of the Moon. Kruger had frequent meetings with Industrial Light & Magic’s (ILM) CGI visual effects producers, who suggested plot points such as the scenes in Chernobyl.WEB, A Colossal Transformers Sequel, Bill, Desowitz, Animation World Network, 2011-07-06,www.awn.com/articles/3-D/colossal-transformers-sequel, 2011-08-18, dead,www.awn.com/articles/3-D/colossal-transformers-sequel," title="web.archive.org/web/20121017075906www.awn.com/articles/3-D/colossal-transformers-sequel,">web.archive.org/web/20121017075906www.awn.com/articles/3-D/colossal-transformers-sequel, October 17, 2012, mdy-all, On October 1, 2009, Bay revealed that Dark of the Moon had already gone into pre-production, and its planned release was back to its originally intended date of July 1, 2011, rather than 2012.WEB,www.michaelbay.com/blog/files/a2bd79bb4c222b807e27707aaf1497e6-570.php, Transformers 3: July 1st, 2011, 2009-10-01, 2009-11-11, Michael Bay, dead,www.michaelbay.com/blog/files/a2bd79bb4c222b807e27707aaf1497e6-570.php," title="archive.today/20120914142327www.michaelbay.com/blog/files/a2bd79bb4c222b807e27707aaf1497e6-570.php,">archive.today/20120914142327www.michaelbay.com/blog/files/a2bd79bb4c222b807e27707aaf1497e6-570.php, September 14, 2012, mdy-all, Due to the revived interest in 3-D technology brought in by the success of Avatar,NEWS,www.slashfilm.com/2010/02/26/michael-bay-testing-3-D-for-transformers-3/,www.slashfilm.com/2010/02/26/michael-bay-testing-3-D-for-transformers-3/," title="archive.today/20130202202914www.slashfilm.com/2010/02/26/michael-bay-testing-3-D-for-transformers-3/,">archive.today/20130202202914www.slashfilm.com/2010/02/26/michael-bay-testing-3-D-for-transformers-3/, dead, 2013-02-02, Michael Bay Testing 3-D for Transformers 3, 2010-02-26, 2010-03-10, /Film, talks between Paramount, ILM, and Bay had considered the possibility of the next Transformers film being filmed in 3-D, and testing was performed to bring the technology into Bay’s work.NEWS,variety.com/2010/biz/markets-festivals/korea-s-stereo-pictures-cues-cats-1118014618/, Korea’s Stereo Pictures cues ‘Cats’, 2010-02-02, 2020-06-09, Variety (magazine), Variety, David S., Cohen, Han, Sunhee, January 28, 2016,variety.com/2010/biz/markets-festivals/korea-s-stereo-pictures-cues-cats-1118014618/," title="web.archive.org/web/20160128014446variety.com/2010/biz/markets-festivals/korea-s-stereo-pictures-cues-cats-1118014618/,">web.archive.org/web/20160128014446variety.com/2010/biz/markets-festivals/korea-s-stereo-pictures-cues-cats-1118014618/, live, Bay originally was not much interested in the format as he felt it did not fit his “aggressive style” of filmmaking, but he was convinced after talks with Avatar director James Cameron,NEWS,www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2011-06-27-michael-bay-transformers-dark-of-the-moon_n.htm, ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ aims to revive 3-D movies, 2011-06-28, 2011-08-17, Scott, Bowles, February 5, 2013,usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2011-06-27-michael-bay-transformers-dark-of-the-moon_n.htm," title="archive.today/20130205104452usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2011-06-27-michael-bay-transformers-dark-of-the-moon_n.htm,">archive.today/20130205104452usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2011-06-27-michael-bay-transformers-dark-of-the-moon_n.htm, live, who even offered the technical crew from that film. Cameron reportedly told Bay about 3-D, “You gotta look at it as a toy, it’s another fun tool to help get emotion and character and create an experience.“AV MEDIA,www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsbpyDlz25k,ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211029/LsbpyDlz25k, 2021-10-29, Michael Bay & James Cameron Talk 3-D (Extended), 2011-06-26, 2011-07-28, Michael Bay Official Youtube Channel. YouTube, {{cbignore}} Bay was reluctant to film with 3-D cameras since in test he found them to be too cumbersome for his filming style, but he did not want to implement the technology in post production either since he was not pleased with the results.NEWS,www.mtv.com/news/1635373/breaking-dawn-transformers-3-and-other-films-that-might-go-3-d/, ‘Breaking Dawn,’ ‘Transformers 3’ And Other Films That Might Go 3-D, MTV, Ditzian, Eric, 2010-04-02, 2020-06-09, October 17, 2017,www.mtv.com/news/1635373/breaking-dawn-transformers-3-and-other-films-that-might-go-3-d/," title="web.archive.org/web/20171017062552www.mtv.com/news/1635373/breaking-dawn-transformers-3-and-other-films-that-might-go-3-d/,">web.archive.org/web/20171017062552www.mtv.com/news/1635373/breaking-dawn-transformers-3-and-other-films-that-might-go-3-d/, live, In addition to using the 3-D Fusion camera rigs developed by Cameron’s team,WEB,www.transformersaction.com/hasbro/disguise-hasbro-transformers-age-of-extinction-movie-optimus-prime-prestige-boys-costume-small4-6/,www.transformersaction.com/hasbro/disguise-hasbro-transformers-age-of-extinction-movie-optimus-prime-prestige-boys-costume-small4-6/," title="archive.today/20141130085003www.transformersaction.com/hasbro/disguise-hasbro-transformers-age-of-extinction-movie-optimus-prime-prestige-boys-costume-small4-6/,">archive.today/20141130085003www.transformersaction.com/hasbro/disguise-hasbro-transformers-age-of-extinction-movie-optimus-prime-prestige-boys-costume-small4-6/, dead, November 30, 2014, Cameron’s Avatar Cameras used for Transformers: Dark of the Moon, 2011-06-10, 2011-08-08, mystrious.com, Bay and the team spent nine months developing a more portable 3-D camera that could be brought into location. On the day of the film’s release, Shia LaBeouf announced that Dark of the Moon will be his last Transformers film.In a hidden extra for the Blu-ray release of Revenge of the Fallen, Bay expressed his intention to make Transformers 3 not necessarily larger than Revenge of the Fallen, but instead deeper into the mythology, to give it more character development, and to make it darker and more emotional.NEWS,calcuttatube.com/transformers-3-2011-hollywood-film-release-date-dvd/117084/, Transformers 3 (2011) Hollywood Film Release Date-DVD-Cast and Crew-Trailer, 2010-09-01, 2011-08-18, Calcutta Tube, dead,calcuttatube.com/transformers-3-2011-hollywood-film-release-date-dvd/117084/," title="archive.today/20130118233234calcuttatube.com/transformers-3-2011-hollywood-film-release-date-dvd/117084/,">archive.today/20130118233234calcuttatube.com/transformers-3-2011-hollywood-film-release-date-dvd/117084/, January 18, 2013, mdy-all, Having been called Transformers 3 up to that point, the film’s final title was revealed to be Dark of the Moon in October 2010.MAGAZINE,www.slashfilm.com/2010/10/06/third-transformers-film-titled-transformers-the-dark-of-the-moon/,www.slashfilm.com/2010/10/06/third-transformers-film-titled-transformers-the-dark-of-the-moon/," title="web.archive.org/web/20101009012610www.slashfilm.com/2010/10/06/third-transformers-film-titled-transformers-the-dark-of-the-moon/,">web.archive.org/web/20101009012610www.slashfilm.com/2010/10/06/third-transformers-film-titled-transformers-the-dark-of-the-moon/, dead, 2010-10-09, Third Transformers Film Titled ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’, Fischer, Russ, 2010-10-06, 2010-10-06, /Film, After Revenge of the Fallen was panned by critics, Bay acknowledged the general flaws of the script, having blamed the 2007â€“2008 Writers Guild of America strike prior to the film for many problems. Bay promised to not have the “dorky comedy” from the last film.WEB,collider.com/michael-bay-interview-transformers-dark-moon-edit-bay-visit/63824/, Collider.com article about DOTM, Collider.com, Wintraub, Steve, 2010-12-08, 2011-08-22, April 21, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200421113447/https://collider.com/michael-bay-interview-transformers-dark-moon-edit-bay-visit/63824/, dead, Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)“>

Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)

In March 2015, Deadline Hollywood reported that Paramount Pictures was in talks with Akiva Goldsman to pitch new ideas for the Transformers franchise’s future installments. The studio intends to do what James Cameron and 20th Century Fox have been doing in planning three Avatar sequels, and what Disney has done to revive Star Wars, with sequels and spin-offs. Paramount wants to have their own cinematic universe for Transformers, similar to Marvel’s/Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe (which had been one of Paramount’s previous film series), and DC Comics/Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe. Goldsman is the head of the future projects, and worked with franchise director Michael Bay, executive producer Steven Spielberg, and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura to organize a “writers’ room” that incubates ideas for potential Transformers films. The writers’ room members include Christina Hodson, Lindsey Beer, Andrew Barrer, and Gabriel Ferrari (Ant-Man), Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Art Marcum & Matt Holloway, Zak Penn (Pacific Rim Uprising), Jeff Pinkner (The Amazing Spider-Man 2), Ken Nolan, and Geneva Robertson-Dworet.WEB,deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/, Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up ‘Transformers’ Output, Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline Hollywood, March 27, 2015, March 12, 2016, November 9, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20191109014642/https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/, live, Kirkman left the room after just one day to undergo throat surgery.WEB,collider.com/transformers-writers-room-robert-kirkman/, Robert Kirkman Reveals He Was Only in the ‘Transformers’ Writers Room for One Day, Allison, Keene, Collider (website), Collider, March 13, 2016, March 15, 2016, March 16, 2016,collider.com/transformers-writers-room-robert-kirkman/," title="web.archive.org/web/20160316012446collider.com/transformers-writers-room-robert-kirkman/,">web.archive.org/web/20160316012446collider.com/transformers-writers-room-robert-kirkman/, live, In July 2015, Akiva Goldsman and Jeff Pinkner were announced as the fifth Transformers film’s screenwriters.WEB,www.ign.com/articles/2015/07/28/daredevils-steven-deknight-on-the-transformers-writers-room-and-planning-ahead, Daredevil’s Steven DeKnight on the Transformers Writers Room and Planning Ahead, Eric, Goldman, July 28, 2015, IGN, April 17, 2020, May 23, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200523053659/https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/07/28/daredevils-steven-deknight-on-the-transformers-writers-room-and-planning-ahead, live, However, on November 20, due to Goldsman’s commitments creating a writers’ room for G.I. Joe and Micronauts properties, Paramount began to negotiate with Art Marcum and Matt Holloway (Iron Man), as well as Ken Nolan (Black Hawk Down), to write the film. Lindsey Beer and Geneva Robertson-Dworet were also brought aboard for writing duties.WEB,deadline.com/2015/11/transformers-g-i-joe-micronauts-akiva-goldsman-paramount-hasbro-1201632388/, Akiva Goldsman ‘Transformers’ Writers Room Leads Paramount & Hasbro To Set One For ‘G.I. Joe,’ ‘Micronauts’, Deadline Hollywood, November 20, 2015, April 17, 2020, March 24, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200324100008/https://deadline.com/2015/11/transformers-g-i-joe-micronauts-akiva-goldsman-paramount-hasbro-1201632388/, live, After (Transformers: Age of Extinction), Bay had decided not to direct any future Transformers films. But in early January 2016, in an interview with Rolling Stone, he stated that he would return to direct the fifth film, and that it will be his last Transformers film.MAGAZINE,www.rollingstone.com/movies/features/13-hours-can-michael-bay-pull-off-a-gritty-movie-about-benghazi-20160104?page=6,www.rollingstone.com/movies/features/13-hours-can-michael-bay-pull-off-a-gritty-movie-about-benghazi-20160104?page=6," title="web.archive.org/web/20160105180823www.rollingstone.com/movies/features/13-hours-can-michael-bay-pull-off-a-gritty-movie-about-benghazi-20160104?page=6,">web.archive.org/web/20160105180823www.rollingstone.com/movies/features/13-hours-can-michael-bay-pull-off-a-gritty-movie-about-benghazi-20160104?page=6, dead, January 5, 2016, 13 Hours’: Can Michael Bay Pull Off a Gritty Movie About Benghazi?, Josh, Eells, Rolling Stone, January 4, 2016, March 10, 2016, Paramount Pictures spent $80 million on production in Michigan, in return for $21 million in state incentives, under agreements entered into before the state legislature eliminated the film office incentive program in July 2015.WEB,www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/ct-transformers-5-detroit-20160226-story.html, ‘Transformers 5’ receives $21 million incentive to shoot in Detroit, Tribune news services, Chicago Tribune, February 26, 2016, March 10, 2016, March 10, 2016,www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/ct-transformers-5-detroit-20160226-story.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20160310143317www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/ct-transformers-5-detroit-20160226-story.html,">web.archive.org/web/20160310143317www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/ct-transformers-5-detroit-20160226-story.html, live, In April 2016, Paramount hired cinematographer Jonathan Sela.WEB,variety.com/2016/artisans/news/agencies-book-artisans-on-fast-8-transformers-5-to-the-bone-macgyver-and-altered-carbon-1201747892/, Agencies Book Artisans on ‘Fast 8,’ ‘Transformers 5,’ ‘To the Bone,’ ‘MacGyver’ and ‘Altered Carbon’, Peter, Caranicas, Variety (magazine), Variety, April 6, 2016, April 8, 2016, April 7, 2016,variety.com/2016/artisans/news/agencies-book-artisans-on-fast-8-transformers-5-to-the-bone-macgyver-and-altered-carbon-1201747892/," title="web.archive.org/web/20160407075531variety.com/2016/artisans/news/agencies-book-artisans-on-fast-8-transformers-5-to-the-bone-macgyver-and-altered-carbon-1201747892/,">web.archive.org/web/20160407075531variety.com/2016/artisans/news/agencies-book-artisans-on-fast-8-transformers-5-to-the-bone-macgyver-and-altered-carbon-1201747892/, live, On May 17, Bay revealed the official title of the film to be The Last Knight on his Instagram account, where he also posted a production video showing a close-up of Optimus Prime’s face with purple eyes instead of blue, and his face mostly discolored.WEB,www.yahoo.com/movies/transformers-5-39-director-michael-bay-reveals-1430380392005686.html, ‘Transformers 5’: Director Michael Bay Reveals Sequel’s Official Title, Yahoo! Movies, May 17, 2016, May 17, 2016, May 26, 2016,web.archive.org/web/20160526045249/https://www.yahoo.com/movies/transformers-5-39-director-michael-bay-reveals-1430380392005686.html, live, The official Twitter account showed a 19-second short video in morse code that translates to “I’m coming for you May 31”.WEB,twitter.com/transformers/status/736286302870605824, #TRANSFORMERS on Twitter: “Something wicked this way comes. #transformers”, Twitter, May 27, 2016, June 30, 2016, June 2, 2016,web.archive.org/web/20160602050432/https://twitter.com/transformers/status/736286302870605824, live, On May 31, it was revealed that Megatron would return in the sequel.WEB,www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/jon-m-chu-likes-the-idea-of-a-g-i-joetransformers-crossover-movie-178100/, Jon M. Chu Likes the idea of a G.I. Joe/Transformers Crossover Movie, July 26, 2013, 1 October 2014, October 6, 2014,www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/jon-m-chu-likes-the-idea-of-a-g-i-joetransformers-crossover-movie-178100/," title="web.archive.org/web/20141006073642www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/jon-m-chu-likes-the-idea-of-a-g-i-joetransformers-crossover-movie-178100/,">web.archive.org/web/20141006073642www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/jon-m-chu-likes-the-idea-of-a-g-i-joetransformers-crossover-movie-178100/, live, {{Better source needed|reason=|date=July 2023}}Bumblebee (2018)“>

Bumblebee (2018)

Bumblebee is a spin-off film and prequel centered on the Transformers character of the same name and set in the 1980s. The design and style of the film included both elements from the current franchise and influences from the 1980s (Transformers: Generation 1) toyline.WEB,io9.gizmodo.com/how-bumblebees-1980s-setting-turned-it-into-every-trans-1831159187, How Bumblebee’s 1980s Setting Turned It Into Every Transformers Fan’s Dream, Germain, Lussier, io9, December 19, 2018, February 23, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190223184914/https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-bumblebees-1980s-setting-turned-it-into-every-trans-1831159187, live, Principal photography on the film began in July 2017, in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California. It was released on December 21, 2018, to positive reviews.WEB,www.metacritic.com/movie/bumblebee, Bumblebee Reviews, Metacritic, October 1, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20181210002536/https://www.metacritic.com/movie/bumblebee, December 10, 2018, live, Following the film’s critical success, Hasbro intends to continue and evolve the franchise similar to Bumblebee.WEB,www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2019/02/21/bumblebee-is-first-transformers-to-be-saved-at-box-office-by-china/, Box Office: ‘Bumblebee’ Is First ‘Transformers’ To Be Saved By China, Scott, Mendelson, Forbes, February 23, 2019, November 8, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20201108024714/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2019/02/21/bumblebee-is-first-transformers-to-be-saved-at-box-office-by-china/, live, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)“>

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)

In March 2019, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura announced ongoing developments for a follow-up to Bumblebee.WEB,www.cbr.com/transformers-last-knight-sequel/, ComicbookResource.com, Transformers: The Last Knight is Getting a Sequel, March 16, 2019, March 25, 2021, April 14, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210414034435/https://www.cbr.com/transformers-last-knight-sequel/, live, WEB,movieweb.com/transformers-6-development-bumblebee-2/, MovieWeb, Transformers: The Last Knight Sequel Is Still Being Planned, Yates, David, March 17, 2019, March 25, 2021, April 7, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190407042419/https://movieweb.com/transformers-6-development-bumblebee-2/, live, By January 2020, it was officially announced that a sequel to Bumblebee was in development with a script written by Joby Harold, alongside an adaptation of (Transformers: Beast Wars) with a script written by James Vanderbilt.WEB,deadline.com/2020/05/paramount-dates-new-transformers-movie-for-2022-1202924176/, Deadline, Paramount Dates New ‘Transformers’ Movie For 2022, D’Alessandro, Anthony, May 2, 2020, March 25, 2021, March 29, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210329062640/https://deadline.com/2020/05/paramount-dates-new-transformers-movie-for-2022-1202924176/, live, WEB,variety.com/2020/film/news/transformers-franchise-revamp-bumblebee-james-vanderbilt-joby-harold-1203482496, Variety, ‘Transformers’ Franchise Gets a Revamp With Two Separate Films in the Works, Kroll, Justin, January 27, 2020, March 25, 2021, May 10, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200510213123/https://variety.com/2020/film/news/transformers-franchise-revamp-bumblebee-james-vanderbilt-joby-harold-1203482496/, live, The film was then scheduled for release on June 24, 2022, that May,WEB, D’Alessandro, Anthony, Paramount Dates New ‘Transformers’ Movie For 2022,deadline.com/2020/05/paramount-dates-new-transformers-movie-for-2022-1202924176/, Deadline, 2 May 2020, May 2, 2020, March 29, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210329062640/https://deadline.com/2020/05/paramount-dates-new-transformers-movie-for-2022-1202924176/, live, WEB,deadline.com/2020/01/transformers-movies-paramount-1202843234/, Dual ‘Transformers’ Movies In The Works At Paramount, D’Alessandro, Anthony, January 27, 2020, Deadline, November 18, 2020, October 31, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20201031120146/https://deadline.com/2020/01/transformers-movies-paramount-1202843234/, live, while in November, Steven Caple Jr. was hired to serve as director on the project, which serves as both a Bumblebee sequel and Beast Wars adaptation.WEB,deadline.com/2020/11/transformers-director-steven-caple-jr-1234613830/, ‘Transformers’: ‘Creed 2’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Tapped To Direct Next Installment In Paramount And Hasbro Franchise, November 16, 2020, November 17, 2020, April 24, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210424051915/https://deadline.com/2020/11/transformers-director-steven-caple-jr-1234613830/, live, In April 2021, Anthony Ramos was cast in one of the lead roles for the film, with Dominique Fishback in final talks to play the lead role.WEB, Kroll, Justin, 2021-04-29, ‘Transformers’: Dominique Fishback Lands Lead Role Opposite Anthony Ramos In Next Installment For The Paramount Franchise,deadline.com/2021/04/transformers-dominique-fishback-anthony-ramos-paramount-eone-and-hasbro-franchise-1234746855/, 2021-04-29, Deadline, May 4, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210504160811/https://deadline.com/2021/04/transformers-dominique-fishback-anthony-ramos-paramount-eone-and-hasbro-franchise-1234746855/, live, The project will be a joint-venture production between Hasbro, eOne, and Paramount Pictures.WEB,www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/anthony-ramos-tapped-for-new-transformers, The Hollywood Reporter, Anthony Ramos Tapped for New ‘Transformers’, Galuppo, Mia, April 1, 2021, April 1, 2021, April 19, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210419023033/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/anthony-ramos-tapped-for-new-transformers, live, Principal photography began in June 2021, with the official title announced as Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, confirmed to be set after the events of Bumblebee.WEB,www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1179520-transformers-7-gets-official-title-as-production-starts, CommingSoon.net, Transformers 7 Gets Official Title as Production Starts, Hemmert, Kylie, June 22, 2021, June 22, 2021, June 22, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210622190752/https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1179520-transformers-7-gets-official-title-as-production-starts, live, Rise of the Beasts was scheduled for release in June 2022,WEB,deadline.com/2020/05/paramount-dates-new-transformers-movie-for-2022-1202924176/, Deadline, Paramount Dates New ‘Transformers’ Movie For 2022, D’Alessandro, Anthony, May 1, 2020, June 22, 2021, March 29, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210329062640/https://deadline.com/2020/05/paramount-dates-new-transformers-movie-for-2022-1202924176/, live, but was delayed to June 9, 2023.WEB, 10 November 2021, D’Alessandro, Anthony, ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ Pushed A Year; New ‘Star Trek’ Movie To Beam Up Over Christmas 2023,deadline.com/2021/11/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-star-trek-release-date-changes-1234871776/, Deadline Hollywood, May 17, 2022, December 9, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211209114149/https://deadline.com/2021/11/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-star-trek-release-date-changes-1234871776/, live, Transformers One (2024)“>

Transformers One (2024)

In September 2015, Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari, who were previously a part of the shared universe writers’ room, were hired to write a film that will explore the origins of Cybertron with a working title of “Transformers One”.WEB,deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/, ‘Transformers’ Writers Room Wraps: Akiva Goldsman Scripting ‘T5’, Animated Film By ‘Ant-Man’ Scribes Barrer & Ferrari, Deadline Hollywood, Fleming, Mike Jr., September 17, 2015, April 17, 2020, May 18, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220518153011/https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/, live, In April 2020, Josh Cooley signed on as director of the animated prequel film. Barrer and Ferrari will cowrite a new draft of their previous script, with Cooley. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian serve as producers. The story takes place entirely on Cybertron and explore the relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron, “separate and apart” from what has been portrayed in the live-action films. The project will be a joint-venture production between Hasbro Entertainment, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Pictures.NEWS,deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/, Fleming, Mike, Animated ‘Transformers’ Prequel Activated; ‘Toy Story 4’s Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount, Deadline, April 29, 2020, August 23, 2020, April 29, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210429210101/https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/, live, The film was scheduled for release on July 19, 2024,WEB,screenrant.com/transformers-animated-movie-release-date-when-2024-details/, Screen Rant, Transformers Animated Movie Release Date Set For Summer 2024, Fink, Richard, January 21, 2022, January 23, 2022, January 22, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220122145746/https://screenrant.com/transformers-animated-movie-release-date-when-2024-details/, live, WEB, January 21, 2022, Adams, Timothy, Paramount Announces New Movie Release Dates for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, and More,comicbook.com/movies/news/paramount-new-movie-release-dates-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-transformers-and-more/#5, ComicBook.com, Paramount, December 23, 2022, December 7, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20221207053243/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/paramount-new-movie-release-dates-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-transformers-and-more/#5, live, but was later pushed back to September 13 of that year.WEB, Grobar, Matt, ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature,deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/, Deadline Hollywood, Penske Media Corporation, May 24, 2023, May 24, 2023, May 24, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230524234155/https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/, live, In December 2022, the title was reported to be Transformers: A New Generation, though producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura stated in April 2023 that the title had yet to be finalized.WEB, December 20, 2022, Grobar, Matt, ‘Twisters’ From Director Lee Isaac Chung Gets Universal Release Date,deadline.com/2022/12/twisters-release-date-set-lee-isaac-chung-directing-universal-sequel-1235203820/, December 21, 2022, December 21, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20221221050716/https://deadline.com/2022/12/twisters-release-date-set-lee-isaac-chung-directing-universal-sequel-1235203820/, live, WEB, December 20, 2022, Rebecca, Rubin, ‘Twister’ Sequel Sets Summer 2024 Release Date,variety.com/2022/film/news/twisters-release-date-1235466673/, Variety (magazine), Variety, December 25, 2022, December 25, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20221225132133/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/twisters-release-date-1235466673/, live, WEB,collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-title-a-new-generation/, ‘Transformers: A New Generation’ Is Not the Title of New Animated Film, Ryan, O’Rourke, Collider (website), Collider, April 23, 2023, April 23, 2023, April 23, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230423043251/https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-title-a-new-generation/, live, The producer stated that the plot will center around the origins of the Transformers and explore the events that lead Optimus and Megatron to go from being best friends to becoming enemies,WEB,collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/, Collider, Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie is About [Exclusive], Villei, Matt, April 20, 2023, June 9, 2023, June 10, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230610002838/https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/, live, with the plot being mapped out to progress over a trilogy of films, allowing for the Cybertronian characters to progress to who they are in the live-action film series. Industrial Light & Magic is returning to provide the animation for the film, following the franchise’s first six installments.WEB,collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/, The New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI [Exclusive], Matt, Villei, Collider (website), Collider, April 22, 2023, April 23, 2023, April 22, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230422111312/https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/, live, Later that month, the title was officially confirmed as Transformers One, along with its voice cast consisting of Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax / Optimus Prime, Brian Tyree Henry as Megatron, Scarlett Johansson as Elita One, Keegan-Michael Key as Bumblebee, Jon Hamm as Sentinel Prime, and Laurence Fishburne as Alpha Trion.WEB, Rubin, Rebecca, 2023-04-27, ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast,variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/, 2023-04-27, Variety, en-US, May 9, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230509045332/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/, live, WEB,collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/, Collider, ‘Transformers One’ Producer is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth’s Optimus Prime, O’Rourke, Ryan, June 7, 2023, June 9, 2023, June 8, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230608163611/https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/, live,

Future

Untitled The Last Knight sequel: Originally announced during the ongoing plans for a “Transformers Cinematic Universe” with a scheduled release date of June 28, 2019; the film was removed from Paramount’s release schedule following the negative reception to The Last Knight.WEB, May 23, 2018, Haleigh, Foutch, Paramount Officially Pulls the Next ‘Transformers’ Sequel from Their Release Date Schedule., Collider (website), Collider,collider.com/transformers-7-cancelled/, November 19, 2020, January 9, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200109070850/https://collider.com/transformers-7-cancelled/, live, By March 2019, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura confirmed that a script was being written for sequels to both The Last Knight and Bumblebee. It was later confirmed that the film will not be a direct sequel to the previous installment.WEB,www.slashfilm.com/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-pet-sematary-interview/3/, ‘Pet Sematary’ Producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura on Making Big Changes to Stephen King’s Book and the Current Status of ‘Snake Eyes,’ ‘McClane,’ and ‘Transformers’ [Interview], April 4, 2019, /Film, April 7, 2019, May 25, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200525165904/https://www.slashfilm.com/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-pet-sematary-interview/3/, live, In an interview in September 2021, when asked about the possibility of a film taking place after The Last Knight, actor Josh Duhamel had expressed interest in reprising his role as Colonel William Lennox.WEB, 20 September 2021, Josh, Wilding, TRANSFORMERS Star Josh Duhamel On Possibly Returning To The Franchise As Colonel Lennox (Exclusive),comicbookmovie.com/transformers/transformers-star-josh-duhamel-on-possibly-returning-to-the-franchise-as-colonel-lennox-exclusive-a188179, ComicBookMovie.com, November 17, 2022, November 17, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20221117030224/https://comicbookmovie.com/transformers/transformers-star-josh-duhamel-on-possibly-returning-to-the-franchise-as-colonel-lennox-exclusive-a188179, live,
Untitled Angel Manuel Soto film: In March 2021, another film entered development directed by Ãngel Manuel Soto, from a script written by Marco Ramirez. The plot will take place separately from films that have previously been released, while Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Don Murphy, and Tom DeSanto remain involved in their producing roles. The project will be a joint-venture production between eOne and Paramount Pictures.NEWS,www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/new-transformers-movie-in-the-works-from-charm-city-king-filmmaker-angel-manuel-soto-exclusive, New ‘Transformers’ Movie in the Works From ‘Charm City King’ Filmmaker Angel Manuel Soto (Exclusive), Borys, Kit, March 26, 2021, The Hollywood Reporter, March 26, 2021, March 26, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210326191115/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/new-transformers-movie-in-the-works-from-charm-city-king-filmmaker-angel-manuel-soto-exclusive, live,
Untitled Rise of the Beasts sequels: In February 2022 at the ViacomCBS Investors’ Event, Paramount announced that Rise of the Beasts will be the first installment of a new trilogy of films.WEB,collider.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-trilogy/, Collider, ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ to be First of Planned Trilogy, Massoto, Erick, February 15, 2022, February 15, 2022, February 16, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220216011532/https://collider.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-trilogy/, live, WEB,deadline.com/2022/02/paramount-plus-new-movies-tv-series-orders-list-1234934517/, Deadline, ViacomCBS Investor Day: All The Film & TV News We Learned About Paramount+, Hipes, Patrick, February 15, 2022, February 15, 2022, February 16, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220216022507/https://deadline.com/2022/02/paramount-plus-new-movies-tv-series-orders-list-1234934517/, live, In June 2023, di Bonaventura stated that future installments will progressively include elements and characters from the G.I. Joes prior to the event of a crossover with the G.I. Joe series. Director, Caple Jr. stated that discussions have included adding additional Transformer factions from other planets into the series.WEB,variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-gi-joe-rise-of-the-beasts-ending-1235637229/, Variety, ‘Transformers’ Crosses Over With [SPOILER]: ‘Rise of the Beasts’ Team Explains That Surprise Ending and Going Beyond Earth in a Sequel, Moreau, Jordan, June 9, 2023, June 12, 2023, June 11, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230611161217/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-gi-joe-rise-of-the-beasts-ending-1235637229/, live, The filmmaker expressed interest in further exploring the origins of the Transformers, with hopes of including more details about their creator Primus in the future.WEB,collider.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-director-steven-caple-jr-interview/, Collider, ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Reveals Why He Cut an Optimus Prime Fight Scene From the Film, Jones, Tamera, June 6, 2023, June 12, 2023, June 13, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230613001531/https://collider.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-director-steven-caple-jr-interview/, live,
Untitled Transformers One sequels: In April 2023, di Bonaventura stated that there is discussion for Transformers: One to become a trilogy of films. By June, he confirmed that the story is mapped out to progress over three movies, detailing the progression of the characters into their depiction in the live-action film series. The producer explained that Chris Hemsworth’s portrayal will grow into the leader depicted in the previous installments, stating that the transition from Hemsworth’s voice to Cullen’s will make sense within the context of the story.

Shared universe connections

In March 2013, during the release of (G.I. Joe: Retaliation), producer di Bonaventura announced the studio’s plans to develop a G.I. Joe/Transformers crossover.WEB,cinemablend.com/new/G-I-Joe-Transformers-Crossover-Producer-Tells-Us-How-It-Could-Happen-36650-p5.html,m.cinemablend.com/new/G-I-Joe-Transformers-Crossover-Producer-Tells-Us-How-It-Could-Happen-36650-p5.html," title="archive.today/20130616042741m.cinemablend.com/new/G-I-Joe-Transformers-Crossover-Producer-Tells-Us-How-It-Could-Happen-36650-p5.html,">archive.today/20130616042741m.cinemablend.com/new/G-I-Joe-Transformers-Crossover-Producer-Tells-Us-How-It-Could-Happen-36650-p5.html, dead, 16 June 2013, G.I. Joe And Transformers Crossover? The Producer Tells Us How It Could Happen, 1 October 2014, On July 26, 2013, G.I. Joe: Retaliation director Jon M. Chu stated that he is also interested in directing a Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover film. Despite di Bonaventura stating that a crossover was not in the immediate plans for the franchises,WEB,www.slashfilm.com/gi-joe-transformers-movie-crossovers-not-likely/, G.I. Joe/Transformers Movie Crossover Not Likely to Happen, Says Producer., June 23, 2014, April 17, 2020, December 19, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20191219172406/https://www.slashfilm.com/gi-joe-transformers-movie-crossovers-not-likely/, live, he acknowledged that it is something they intended to do.WEB,www.fashiontimes.com/articles/9569/20140709/transformers-and-g-i-joe-crossover-movie-possible.htm, ‘Transformers’ and ‘G.I. Joe’ Crossover Movie Is Possible, Says Producer, fashiontimes.com, 2014-07-09, dead,www.fashiontimes.com/articles/9569/20140709/transformers-and-g-i-joe-crossover-movie-possible.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20140719083941www.fashiontimes.com/articles/9569/20140709/transformers-and-g-i-joe-crossover-movie-possible.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20140719083941www.fashiontimes.com/articles/9569/20140709/transformers-and-g-i-joe-crossover-movie-possible.htm, July 19, 2014, mdy-all, In March 2015, Paramount hired Academy Award-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman to oversee and compile a team of writers, to pitch ideas for future films to expand the franchise into a cinematic universe. Twelve individual stories were written and pitched for the cinematic universe. Goldsman was tasked with developing a multi-part sequel storyline, along with prequels and spin-off films. A “brain trust” was commissioned to guide the productions of these stories, including Goldsman, Michael Bay, and producers Steven Spielberg and Lorenzo di Bonaventura. The team of writers who were hired included: Robert Kirkman, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, Zak Penn, Jeff Pinkner, Andrew Barrer, Gabriel Ferrari, Christina Hodson, Lindsey Anderson Beer, Ken Nolan, Geneva Robertson-Dworet, and Steven DeKnight. Goldsman described the writer’s room collaboration process, as a way to map out stories that can be further developed by the projects that are green-lit by the brain trust; stating: “...if one of the writers discovers an affinity for [a particular story], they can drive forward on treatments that will have been fleshed out by the whole room.“WEB,deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/, Deadline, Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up ‘Transformers’ Output, Fleming, Mike Jr., March 25, 2015, November 18, 2020, November 9, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20191109014642/https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/, live, WEB,www.syfy.com/syfywire/marvels-steven-s-deknight-joins-robert-kirkman-transformers-writers-room, SyFy Wire, Marvel’s Steven S. DeKnight Joins Robert Kirman in Transformers Writers Room, June 9, 2015, November 18, 2020, November 25, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20201125193850/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/marvels-steven-s-deknight-joins-robert-kirkman-transformers-writers-room, dead, In August 2017, following the poor reception of The Last Knight which Goldsman co-wrote, the filmmaker officially left the franchise.WEB,www.slashfilm.com/akiva-goldsman-transformers/, Slash Film, Exclusive: Akiva Goldsman is No Longer Involved with ‘Transformers’, Topel, Fred, August 2, 2017, November 18, 2020, June 8, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200608101402/https://www.slashfilm.com/akiva-goldsman-transformers/, live, In December 2018, di Bonaventura stated that there will be further films in the series, while also acknowledging that the franchise will make some changes in tone and style due to the success of Bumblebee.WEB, December 10, 2018, Fred, Topel,www.slashfilm.com/transformers-reboot/, The Next ‘Transformers’ Movie Won’t Be a Reboot, But It Will Be “Different” [Exclusive], Slashfilm,web.archive.org/web/20181210233410/https://www.slashfilm.com/transformers-reboot/, December 10, 2018, December 11, 2018, live, mdy-all, In July 2021, producer di Bonaventura and actor Henry Golding expressed interest developing a crossover film.NEWS,uproxx.com/movies/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-snake-eyes-gi-joe-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/, Lorenzo di Bonaventura On The Future Of The G.I. Joe And Transformers Movies, Uproxx, 2021-07-21, August 2, 2021, August 2, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210802025501/https://uproxx.com/movies/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-snake-eyes-gi-joe-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/, live, WEB,cinepop.com.br/crossover-entre-transformers-e-g-i-joe-henry-golding-acha-100-possivel-exclusivo-305327/, Crossover between ‘Transformers’ and ‘GI Joe’? Henry Golding thinks “100% possible” [EXCLUSIVE], Cinepop, 2021-07-27, Portuguese, August 2, 2021, August 2, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210802025503/https://cinepop.com.br/crossover-entre-transformers-e-g-i-joe-henry-golding-acha-100-possivel-exclusivo-305327/, live, In July 2021, a crossover film with the G.I. Joe film series was once again in development.WEB,uproxx.com/movies/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-snake-eyes-gi-joe-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/, UpRoxx, Lorenzo di Bonaventura On The Future Of The G.I. Joe And Transformers Movies, Ryan, Mike, July 21, 2021, July 21, 2021, July 21, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210721165226/https://uproxx.com/movies/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-snake-eyes-gi-joe-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/, live, In June 2023, beginning with Rise of the Beasts, the two franchises began to share continuity. Producer di Bonaventura stated that in future films, actors from the G.I. Joe films may reprise their roles.WEB,variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-gi-joe-rise-of-the-beasts-ending-1235637229/, Variety, ‘Transformers’ Crosses Over With [SPOILER]: ‘Rise of the Beasts’ Team Explains That Surprise Ending and Going Beyond Earth in a Sequel, Moreau, Jordan, June 9, 2023, June 9, 2023, June 9, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230609213211/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-gi-joe-rise-of-the-beasts-ending-1235637229/, live, In July 2023, di Bonaventura stated that while the crossover would not interfere with the continuity of the franchise’s first five installments, he believed that “continuity’s overblown, because sometimes you miss a great idea.“WEB, July 23, 2023, Matt Patches,www.polygon.com/23801996/transformers-rise-beasts-gi-joe-crossover-movie, Transformers’ G.I. Joe tease is absolutely ‘a promise’ for the next movie, Polygon (website), Polygon, April 2, 2024, In April 2024, Paramount announced that a crossover film is in development, with a projected 2025 or 2026 release date.WEB, 11 April 2024, D’Alessandro, Anthony, Transformers-G.I. Joe Crossover Movie Made Official By Paramount â€“ CinemaCon,deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-g-i-joe-crossover-paramount-cinemacon-1235882008/, Deadline Hollywood, WEB, 11 April 2024, Bankhurst, Adam, Transformers and G.I. Joe Crossover Movie Is Officially Happening,www.ign.com/articles/transformers-and-gi-joe-crossover-movie-is-officially-happening, IGN, crossover movie will be released in theaters in 2025 or 2026., “>

Short films {| class“wikitable plainrowheaders” style@text-align:center;”

! Title! U.S. release date! Director(s)! Screenwriter(s)! Story by! Producer(s)! scope=“row” | Transformers: BeginningsChris Ryall & Simon Furman| Chris Ryall| Joshua Foster! scope=“row” | Agent Burns: Welcome to Sector 7Travis Knight Christina Hodson| Don Murphy, Tom DeSanto, Michael Bay, Mark Vahradian & Lorenzo di Bonaventura! scope=“row” | Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Dome | Lessa Millet & Jonathan Pezza Jordan B. Gorfinkel| Tyler Thornberg & Michael BrosnanTransformers: Beginnings (2007)“>

Transformers: Beginnings (2007)

Released separately from the first film on home release in October 2007, on DVD as a Walmart Exclusive; the short is an animated prequel, presented in the form of a motion comic, with narration from the character Bumblebee. Mark Ryan provides the voice-over work for the role, while the short depicts Megatron’s arrival on Earth, as well as Archibald Witwicky’s discovery 4 million years later. The short skips to 2003 with Bumblebee arriving on Earth, and Sector 7’s pursuit of him.WEB, December 12, 2007, Paramount Pictures,archive.org/details/transformers-retailer, Transformers: Beginnings, Internet Archive, Sector 7 Archive (2019)“>

Sector 7 Archive (2019)

Released on the home video release of Bumblebee, two short films under a “Sector 7 Archive” label were released.WEB,bluray.highdefdigest.com/67957/bumblebee.html, Bumblebee Blu-ray Review, High Def Digest, November 22, 2021, November 22, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211122112304/https://bluray.highdefdigest.com/67957/bumblebee.html, live, Agent Burns: Welcome to Sector 7 (2019)“>

Agent Burns: Welcome to Sector 7 (2019)

A short released as an in-universe orientation video, of Agent Burns addressing new hires.WEB, February 15, 2019,screenrant.com/bumblebee-blu-ray-release-date/, Bumblebee Blu-ray Release Date & Special Features Revealed, ScreenRant, November 22, 2021, November 22, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211122112303/https://screenrant.com/bumblebee-blu-ray-release-date/, live, Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Dome (2019)“>

Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Dome (2019)

A short film, released in the form of a motion comic, takes place two years after the events of Bumblebee which depicts a fight between Bumblebee and Soundwave. When Sector 7 is attacked by Soundwave, Bumblebee arrives to protect them. During the ensuing battle, Soundwave demands that Sector 7 give back what belongs to the Decepticons.WEB,news.tfw2005.com/2019/03/18/bumblebee-sector-7-adventures-the-battle-at-half-dome-preview-385519, Bumblebee â€“ Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Dome Comic Preview â€“ Transformers News â€“ TFW2005, March 18, 2019, Transformer World 2005 â€“ TFW2005.COM, November 22, 2021, November 22, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211122111213/https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/03/18/bumblebee-sector-7-adventures-the-battle-at-half-dome-preview-385519, live, {{Better source needed|reason=|date=July 2023}}

Web series

{{Series overview| released = y| infoA = Status| multiseries = y| dontclose = y}}{{Series overview| series = Transformers: Cyber Missions| infoA = y| color1 = #8094DA| episodes1 = 13| start1 = January 21, 2010| end1 = September 29, 2010| infoA1 = Released}}{{Series overview| series = Bumblebee’s First Life on Earth| infoA = y| color1 = #FFEA49| episodes1 = 3WEBSITE=TWITTER.COM ARCHIVE-DATE=FEBRUARY 17, 2022 URL-STATUS=LIVE, WEBSITE=TWITTER.COMARCHIVE-DATE=FEBRUARY 17, 2022URL-STATUS=LIVE, | infoA1 = Released}}{{Series overview/end}}Transformers: Cyber Missions (2010)“>

Transformers: Cyber Missions (2010)

A 13-episode long web mini-series released in 2010 and set within and using the Transformers design from the continuity of the live-action movies. It was released on Hasbro’s website and in 2011 re-released on Transformers’ official YouTube channel.AV MEDIA,youtube.com/watch?v=7gLM4zqV274, Transformers â€“ Cyber Missions: #1 (Episode 1) | Transformers Official, YouTube, The series was made by TG Studios in only three months.WEB,tformers.com/transformers-/13403/news.html, Transformers Cyber Missions Trailer, Tformers, March 3, 2022, March 3, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220303100815/https://tformers.com/transformers-/13403/news.html, live, {{Better source needed|date=March 2022}} It is set between the events of Revenge of the Fallen and Dark of the Moon.“Saturday Night Showcase: Transformers: Cyber Missions” {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303100820bwspotlight.com/2019/10/19/saturday-night-showcase-transformers-cyber-missions/comment-page-1/ |date=March 3, 2022 }}. BW Media SpotlightBumblebee’s First Life on Earth (2019)“>

Bumblebee’s First Life on Earth (2019)

{{Nihongo|Bumblebee’s First Life on Earth|ãƒãƒ³ãƒ–ãƒ«ãƒ“ãƒ¼ åˆã‚ã¦ã®åœ°çƒç”Ÿæ´»|BanburubÄ« Hajimete no ChikyÅ« Seikatsu}} is a 3-episode long retelling of the first half of the Bumblebee film with no spoilers. The series was released on Paramount Pictures’ Japanese Twitter account.“VIDEO: Bumblebee’s First Earth Life â€“ Japanese Anime Special”tformers.com/video-bumblebees-first-earth-life-japanese-anime-special/34901/news.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303090620tformers.com/video-bumblebees-first-earth-life-japanese-anime-special/34901/news.html |date=March 3, 2022 }}

Principal cast and characters

Cast {| role“presentation” | class“wikitable collapsible” style@text-align:center; width:99%;”

! rowspan=“3” style="width:13%;“| Character! colspan=“8” style="text-align:center;“| Film! style="text-align:center; width:11%;“| Transformers! style="text-align:center; width:13%;“| (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen|Transformers: {{small|Revenge of the Fallen}})! style="text-align:center; width:11%;“| (Transformers: Dark of the Moon|Transformers: {{small|Dark of the Moon}})! style="text-align:center; width:11%;“| (Transformers: Age of Extinction|Transformers: {{small|Age of Extinction}})! style="text-align:center; width:11%;“| (Transformers: The Last Knight|Transformers: {{small|The Last Knight}})! style="text-align:center; width:11%;“| Bumblebee! style="text-align:center; width:11%;“| (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts|Transformers: {{small|Rise of the Beasts}})! style="text-align:center; width:11%;“| Transformers One! 2007! 2009! 2011! 2014! 2017! 2018! 2023! 2024! colspan=“9” scope=“row” style="background:#ddf;” | Autobots! Optimus PrimeOrion Pax Peter Cullen| Chris Hemsworth! BumblebeeB-127Mark Ryan (actor)>Mark RyanRadio sounds}}Ben SchwartzHTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=QQWL2B4UEGU&T=8349S WEBSITE=YOUTUBE, | Erik Aadahl| Dylan O’BrienRadio sounds}}| Keegan-Michael Key! Ironhide Jess HarnellPhotograph}}No voice actor}}| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}! Ratchet Robert Foxworth| {{cEmpty}}| Dennis Singletary| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}! Jazz| Darius McCrary| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Sideswipe| {{cEmpty}}| AndrÃ© Sogliuzzo| James Remar| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Skids| {{cEmpty}}| Tom KennyCameo}}Photograph}}| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Mudflap| {{cEmpty}}| Reno Wilson| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Wheelie| {{cEmpty}} Tom Kenny| {{cEmpty}}| Tom Kenny| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Arcee| {{cEmpty}} Grey DeLisle| {{cEmpty}}Photograph}}| {{cEmpty}}| Grey DeLisle| Liza Koshy| {{cEmpty}}! Chromia| {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Elita-One| {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}| Scarlett Johansson! Jetfire| {{cEmpty}}| Mark Ryan| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Jolt| {{cEmpty}}No voice actor}}| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Wheeljack| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| George CoePhotograph}}| {{cEmpty}}| Steve Blum| Cristo FernÃ¡ndez| {{cEmpty}}! Topspin| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}No voice actor}}| {{cEmpty}}| Steven Barr| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Brains| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}} Reno Wilson| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Leadfoot| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| John DiMaggioArchive footage}}| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Mirage| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| Francesco QuinnPhotograph}}| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| Pete Davidson| {{cEmpty}}! Roadbuster| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| Ron BottittaPhotograph}}| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Sentinel Prime| {{cEmpty}}Mentioned}}| Leonard NimoyHead}}| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}| Jon Hamm! Hound| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}} John Goodman| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Crosshairs| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}} John DiMaggio| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Drift| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}} Ken Watanabe| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Hot Rod| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}| Omar Sy| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Sqweeks| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}| Reno Wilson| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Cogman| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}Jim Carter (actor)>Jim Carter| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Canopy| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}uncredited voice actor}}| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Daytrader| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}| Steve Buscemi| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Trench| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}No voice actor}}| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! “Bulldog“| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}} Mark Ryan| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Lieutenant| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Cliffjumper| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}| Andrew Morgado| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}! Brawn| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}| Kirk Baily| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}! Stratosphere| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| John DiMaggio| {{cEmpty}}! Alpha Trion| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}| Laurence Fishburne! colspan=“9” scope=“row” style="background:#ddf;” | Maximals! Optimus Primal| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| Ron Perlman| {{cEmpty}}! Airazor| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| Michelle Yeoh| {{cEmpty}}! Cheetor| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| Tongayi Chirisa| {{cEmpty}}! Rhinox| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}No voice actor}}| {{cEmpty}}! Apelinq| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}|David Sobolov| {{cEmpty}}! colspan=“9” scope=“row” style="background:#ddf;” | Decepticons! MegatronD-16 Hugo WeavingHead}}| Frank Welker| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| Brian Tyree Henry! Starscream Charlie AdlerPhotograph}}Head}}No voice actor}}| {{cEmpty}}| TBA! Barricade| Jess Harnell| {{cEmpty}}| Frank WelkerArchive footage}}| Jess Harnell| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}! Frenzy| Reno WilsonHead}}| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Bonecrusher| Jim Wood| colspan=“11” {{cEmpty}}! BlackoutNo voice actor}}| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Brawl| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! ScorponokNo voice actor}}| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}! The Fallen| {{cEmpty}}| Tony Todd| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Scalpel| {{cEmpty}}| John Di Crosta| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Reedman| {{cEmpty}} Frank Welker| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Ravage| {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}No voice actor}}| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}! Grindor| {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Alice| {{cEmpty}}| Isabel Lucas| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Sideways| {{cEmpty}}No voice actor}}| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Soundwave| {{cEmpty}} Frank Welker| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}} Jon Bailey| {{cEmpty}} TBA! Shockwave| {{cEmpty}}Photograph}}| Frank WelkerPhotograph}}| colspan=“1” {{cEmpty}}! Laserbeak| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| Keith Szarabajka| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Igor| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| Greg BergPhotograph}}| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Crowbar| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| Jim Wood| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Crankcase| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}No voice actor}}| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Hatchet| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Devcon| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Loader| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Stinger| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}No voice actor}}| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! 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Nightbird| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| Michaela JaÃ© Rodriguez| {{cEmpty}}! Battletrap| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| David Sobolov| {{cEmpty}}! Freezer| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}No voice actor}}| {{cEmpty}}! Novakane| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“1” {{cEmpty}}! colspan=“9” scope=“row” style="background:#ddf;” | Humans! Samuel “Sam” Witwicky Shia LaBeouf| {{cEmpty}}Shia LaBeouf}}{{refP}}| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}! Seymour Simmons John Turturro| {{cEmpty}}| John Turturro| Nick Pilla| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}! William Lennox Josh Duhamel| {{cEmpty}}| Josh Duhamel| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Robert Epps Tyrese Gibson| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Ron Witwicky Kevin Dunn| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}! Judy Witwicky Julie White| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}! Mikaela Banes Megan Fox| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Colonel Sharp| Glenn Morshower| colspan=“11” {{cEmpty}}! Bobby Bolivia| Bernie Mac| colspan=“11” {{cEmpty}}! Maggie Madsen| Rachael Taylor| colspan=“11” {{cEmpty}}! Glen Whitmann| Anthony Anderson| colspan=“11” {{cEmpty}}! John Keller| Jon Voight| colspan=“11” {{cEmpty}}! Tom BanachekMichael O’Neill (actor)>Michael O’Neill| colspan=“11” {{cEmpty}}! Jorge Figueroa| Amaury Nolasco| colspan=“11” {{cEmpty}}! Patrick Donnelly| Zack Ward| colspan=“11” {{cEmpty}}! Archibald Witwicky| W. Morgan Sheppard| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Miles LancasterJohn Robinson (American actor)>John Robinson| colspan=“11” {{cEmpty}}! Trent DeMarco| Travis Van Winkle| colspan=“11” {{cEmpty}}! General Morshower| {{cEmpty}} Glenn Morshower| {{cEmpty}}| Glenn Morshower| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Leo Spitz| {{cEmpty}}RamÃ³n RodrÃguez (actor)>RamÃ³n RodrÃguez| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Theodore Galloway| {{cEmpty}}| John Benjamin Hickey| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Graham| {{cEmpty}}| Matthew Marsden| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! R. A. Colan| {{cEmpty}}| Rainn Wilson| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Sharsky| {{cEmpty}}| Walker Howard| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! 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Jerry Wang| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| Ken Jeong| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Dimitri| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| Elya Baskin| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Alexi Voskhod| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| Ravil Isyanov| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Neil Armstrong| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}| Don Jeanes| colspan=“9” {{cEmpty}}! Cade Yeager| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}} Mark Wahlberg| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Tessa Yeager| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}| Nicola PeltzNicola Peltz}}{{refV}}| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Shane Dyson| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}| Jack Reynor| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Harold Attinger| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}| Kelsey Grammer| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! James Savoy| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}| Titus Welliver| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Darcy Tirrel| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}| Sophia Myles| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Su Yueming| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}| Li Bingbing| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Lucas Flannery| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}| T. J. Miller| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! 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Merlin| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}| Stanley Tucci| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Charlie Watson| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}| Hailee Steinfeld| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}! Guillermo “Memo” Gutierrez| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}| Jorge Lendeborg Jr.| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}! Jack Burns| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}| John Cena| colspan=“2” {{cEmpty}}! Otis Watson| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}| Jason Drucker| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}! Sally Watson| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}| Pamela Adlon| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}! Dr. Powell| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}| John Ortiz| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}! Tripp Summers| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}| Ricardo Hoyos| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}! Tina Lark| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}| Gracie Dzienny| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}! Ron| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}Stephen Schneider (actor)>Stephen Schneider| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}! Danny Bell| colspan=“5” {{cEmpty}}| Edwin Hodge| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}! Noah Diaz| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}Anthony Ramos (actor)>Anthony Ramos| {{cEmpty}}! Elena Wallace| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| Dominique Fishback| {{cEmpty}}! Breanna Diaz| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| Lauren Velez| {{cEmpty}}! Reek| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| Tobe Nwigwe| {{cEmpty}}! Kris Diaz| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| Dean Scott Vasquez| {{cEmpty}}! Agent Burke| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}Michael Kelly (actor)>Michael Kelly| {{cEmpty}}! Jillian Robertson| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| Sarah Stiles| {{cEmpty}}! Bishop| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| Aidan Devine| {{cEmpty}}! Mrs. Greene| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| Leni Parker| {{cEmpty}}! Amaru| colspan=“6” {{cEmpty}}| Lucas Huarancca| {{cEmpty}}! colspan=“9” scope=“row” style="background:#ddf;” | Other Cybertronians! Prime #1| {{cEmpty}}| Michael York| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Prime #2| {{cEmpty}}| Kevin Michael Richardson| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Prime #3| {{cEmpty}}| Robin Atkin Downes| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Lockdown| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}| Mark Ryan| colspan=“8” {{cEmpty}}! Skullitron| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}uncredited voice actors}}| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Stormreign| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Talisman Knight| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Quintessa| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}| Gemma Chan| colspan=“7” {{cEmpty}}! Unicron| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}Offscreen}}| {{cEmpty}}| Colman Domingo| {{cEmpty}}! colspan=“9” scope=“row” style="background:#ddf;” | Constructions! Demolishor| {{cEmpty}}| Calvin Wimmer| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Rampage| {{cEmpty}}| Kevin Michael Richardson| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Devastator| {{cEmpty}}| Frank Welker| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Long Haul| {{cEmpty}}No voice actor}}| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Mixmaster| {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Scrapper| {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Scrapmetal| {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Overload| {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Scavenger| {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! Hightower| {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“10” {{cEmpty}}! colspan=“9” scope=“row” style="background:#ddf;” | Dinobots! Grimlock| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}No voice actor}}| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}! Slug| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}No voice actor}}Cameo}}| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}! Strafe| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}! Scorn| colspan=“3” {{cEmpty}}| colspan=“4” {{cEmpty}}“>

Crew and production details {| class“wikitable sortable collapsible” style@text-align:center; width:99%;”

! style="width:20%;“| Film! Composer! Cinematographer! Editor(s)! Production companies! Distributing companies! Runtime! Transformers Steve Jablonsky| Mitchell Amundsen| Paul Rubell, Glen Scantlebury & Thomas A. Muldoon Paramount Pictures, Hasbro, Di Bonaventura Pictures DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Pictures| 143 minutes! (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen|Transformers:Revenge of the Fallen)| Ben SeresinRoger Barton (film editor)>Roger Barton, Paul Rubell,Joel Negron & Thomas A. Muldoon| 150 minutes! (Transformers: Dark of the Moon|Transformers:Dark of the Moon) Amir Mokri| Roger Barton, William Goldenberg & Joel Negron Paramount Pictures| 154 minutes! (Transformers: Age of Extinction|Transformers:Age of Extinction)| Roger Barton, William Goldenberg & Paul Rubell| 165 minutes! (Transformers: The Last Knight|Transformers:The Last Knight)| Jonathan Sela| Mark Sanger, John Refoua, Debra Neil-Fisher, Roger Barton,Adam Gerstel & Calvin Wimmer| 149 minutes! Bumblebee| Dario Marianelli Enrique Chediak| Paul RubellAllspark Pictures, Tencent Pictures, Michael Bay>Bay Films| 114 minutes! (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts|Transformers:Rise of the Beasts)| Jongnic Bontemps| William Goldenberg & Joel Negron| Paramount Pictures, Hasbro, Di Bonaventura Pictures, Skydance Media, New Republic Pictures, Bay Films| 127 minutes ! Transformers One| Brian Tyler| {{TBA}}| Lynn Hobson| Paramount Pictures, Hasbro, Di Bonaventura Pictures, Hasbro Entertainment, Paramount Animation| {{TBA}}

Reception

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Box office performance {| class“wikitable plainrowheaders” style@text-align:center;” valign“centre”

! rowspan=“2“| Film! rowspan=“2“| Release date! colspan=“3“| Box office revenue! rowspan=“2“| Budget! rowspan=“2“| {{Ref heading}} valign=“centre“! North America! Other territories! Worldwide valign=“centre“! scope=“row” | Transformers| July 3, 2007 $319,246,193 $390,463,587 $709,709,780 $150 millionHTTPS://BOXOFFICEMOJO.COM/MOVIES/?ID=TRANSFORMERS06.HTM >TITLE=TRANSFORMERS (2007) BOX OFFICE MOJO >DATE=DECEMBER 12, 2012 ARCHIVE-DATE=SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 URL-STATUS=LIVE, valign=“centre“! scope=“row” | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen| June 24, 2009 $402,111,870 $434,191,823 $836,303,693 $200 millionHTTPS://BOXOFFICEMOJO.COM/MOVIES/?ID=TRANSFORMERS2.HTM >TITLE=TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (2009) BOX OFFICE MOJO >DATE=DECEMBER 12, 2012 ARCHIVE-DATE=AUGUST 25, 2019 URL-STATUS=LIVE, valign=“centre“! scope=“row” | Transformers: Dark of the Moon| June 29, 2011 $352,390,543 $771,403,536 $1,123,794,079 $195 millionHTTPS://BOXOFFICEMOJO.COM/MOVIES/?ID=TRANSFORMERS3.HTM >TITLE=TRANSFORMERS: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON (2011) BOX OFFICE MOJO >DATE=DECEMBER 12, 2012 ARCHIVE-DATE=FEBRUARY 3, 2012 URL-STATUS=LIVE, valign=“centre“! scope=“row” | Transformers: Age of Extinction| June 27, 2014 $245,439,076 $858,614,996 $1,104,054,072 $210 millionHTTPS://BOXOFFICEMOJO.COM/MOVIES/?ID=TRANSFORMERS4.HTM >TITLE=TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (2014) BOX OFFICE MOJO >DATE=JULY 20, 2014 ARCHIVE-DATE=JULY 28, 2019 URL-STATUS=LIVE, valign=“centre“! scope=“row” | Transformers: The Last Knight| June 21, 2017 $130,168,683 $475,256,474 $605,425,157 $217 millionHTTPS://BOXOFFICEMOJO.COM/MOVIES/?ID=TRANSFORMERS5.HTM >TITLE=TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT (2017) BOX OFFICE MOJO >DATE=JANUARY 9, 2019 ARCHIVE-DATE=JUNE 14, 2019 URL-STATUS=LIVE, AUGUST 2018 >TITLE=2017 FEATURE FILM STUDY JOURNAL=FILMLA FEATURE FILM STUDY ACCESS-DATE=AUGUST 9, 2020 ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20180809153120/HTTPS://WWW.FILMLA.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2018/08/2017_FILM_STUDY_V3-WEB.PDF ACCESS-DATE=MARCH 4, 2021, valign=“centre“! scope=“row” | Bumblebee| December 21, 2018 $127,195,589 $340,794,056 $467,989,645 $135 millionHTTPS://WWW.BOXOFFICEMOJO.COM/RELEASE/RL2139063809/ >TITLE=BUMBLEBEE (2018) BOX OFFICE MOJO >DATE=JANUARY 28, 2019 ARCHIVE-DATE=NOVEMBER 8, 2020 URL-STATUS=LIVE, valign=“centre“! scope=“row” | Transformers: Rise of the Beasts| June 9, 2023 $157,066,392 $281,900,000 $438,966,392 $200 million TRANSFORMERS-RISE-OF-THE-BEASTS-(2023)>TITLE=TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS (2023)ACCESS-DATE=JULY 30, 2023, valign=“centre“! colspan=“2“| TotalWEB,www.boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?id=transformers.htm, Transformers Movies at the Box Office, Box Office Mojo, July 14, 2014, April 17, 2020, August 7, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190807172937/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?id=transformers.htm, live, ! ${{formatnum:{{#expr:319246193+402111870+352390543+245439076+130168683+127195589+157066392}}}}! ${{formatnum:{{#expr:390463587+434191823+771403536+858614996+475256474+340794056+281900000}}}}! ${{formatnum:{{#expr:709709780+836303693+1123794079+1104054072+605425157+467989645+438966392}}}}! style="text-align:center;“| $1.307 billion! style="text-align:center;” | valign=“top” List indicator(s)

(A) indicates the adjusted totals based on current ticket prices (calculated by Box Office Mojo).

Critical and public response

{{Hatnote|Each film is linked to the “Critical response” section of its article}}{| class=“wikitable plainrowheaders” style="text-align:center;“! scope=“col” rowspan=“2” | Film! scope=“col” colspan=“2” | Critical! colspan=“2” scope=“col” | Public! scope=“col” | Rotten Tomatoes! scope=“col” | Metacritic! scope=“col” | CinemaScoreWEB,www.cinemascore.com/, CinemaScore, CinemaScore, April 15, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220413083139/https://www.cinemascore.com/, April 13, 2022, live, ! scope=“row” | TransformersWORK=ROTTEN TOMATOES ARCHIVE-DATE=AUGUST 3, 2020 URL-STATUS=LIVE, WORK=METACRITIC ARCHIVE-DATE=DECEMBER 13, 2018 URL-STATUS=LIVE, | A! scope=“row” | (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen#Critical response|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen)WORK=ROTTEN TOMATOES ARCHIVE-DATE=MAY 29, 2018 URL-STATUS=LIVE, WORK=METACRITIC ARCHIVE-DATE=SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 URL-STATUS=LIVE, | B+! scope=“row” | (Transformers: Dark of the Moon#Critical response|Transformers: Dark of the Moon)WORK=ROTTEN TOMATOES ARCHIVE-DATE=JUNE 27, 2018 URL-STATUS=LIVE, WORK=METACRITIC ARCHIVE-DATE=JULY 15, 2020 URL-STATUS=LIVE, | A! scope=“row” | (Transformers: Age of Extinction#Critical response|Transformers: Age of Extinction)WORK=ROTTEN TOMATOES ARCHIVE-DATE=JULY 23, 2019 URL-STATUS=LIVE, WORK=METACRITIC ARCHIVE-DATE=DECEMBER 23, 2018 URL-STATUS=LIVE, | Aâˆ’! scope=“row” | (Transformers: The Last Knight#Critical response|Transformers: The Last Knight)WORK=ROTTEN TOMATOES ARCHIVE-DATE=SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 URL-STATUS=LIVE, WORK=METACRITIC ARCHIVE-DATE=DECEMBER 6, 2018 URL-STATUS=LIVE, | B+! scope=“row” | BumblebeeWORK=ROTTEN TOMATOES ARCHIVE-DATE=DECEMBER 8, 2018 URL-STATUS=LIVE, WORK=METACRITIC ARCHIVE-DATE=DECEMBER 10, 2018 URL-STATUS=LIVE, | Aâˆ’! scope=“row” | (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts#Critical response|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts)WORK=ROTTEN TOMATOES ARCHIVE-DATE=JUNE 11, 2023 URL-STATUS=LIVE, WORK=METACRITIC ARCHIVE-DATE=JUNE 12, 2023 URL-STATUS=LIVE, | Aâ€“The film series has met with generally negative to mixed reception. With the exception of Bumblebee, common elements of the original film series were held in low esteem by critics,WEB,screenrant.com/transformers-biggest-controversies-movies/, Transformers: 15 Most Controversial Things The Movies Have Done, Stowe, Dusty, June 8, 2017, ScreenRant, January 30, 2019, January 31, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190131040505/https://screenrant.com/transformers-biggest-controversies-movies/, live, such as the repeated formulaic plots, sophomoric and toilet humor, female character objectification,WEB,www.businessinsider.com/transformers-women-objectification-2014-6, The Most Annoying Thing About ‘Transformers’ Is Michael Bay’s Fixation On Objectifying Women, Acuna, Kirsten, June 30, 2014, Business Insider, January 30, 2019, January 31, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190131040939/https://www.businessinsider.com/transformers-women-objectification-2014-6, live, NEWS,www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1134670/women-in-transformers-franchise/, Here’s Our Problem With Women in the Transformers Franchise, Gemmill, Allie, June 23, 2017, SheKnows, March 2, 2019, March 6, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190306043335/https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1134670/women-in-transformers-franchise/, live, clichÃ©d and controversial characterizations, racial and cultural stereotypes,WEB,www.slashfilm.com/no-one-wants-to-own-up-to-racism-in-transformers/, No One Wants To Own Up To Racism In Transformers, Fischer, Russ, June 25, 2009, /Film, January 30, 2019, January 31, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190131040147/https://www.slashfilm.com/no-one-wants-to-own-up-to-racism-in-transformers/, live, overuse of MacGuffins, product placement,WEB,consequence.net/2017/06/an-annotated-history-of-product-placement-in-the-transformers-series/, An Annotated History of Product Placement in the Transformers Series, Suzanne-Mayer, Dominick, June 22, 2017, Consequence of Sound, January 30, 2019, September 20, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210920080408/https://consequence.net/2017/06/an-annotated-history-of-product-placement-in-the-transformers-series/, live, long running times, and excessive retroactive continuity changes (or retcons).WEB,io9.gizmodo.com/the-completely-bananas-history-of-transformers-on-earth-1796111467, The Completely Bananas History of Transformers on Earth, According to the Movies, Trendacosta, Katharine, June 15, 2017, io9, 2019-08-04, July 7, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190707015804/https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-completely-bananas-history-of-transformers-on-earth-1796111467, live, WEB,screenrant.com/transformers-movie-timeline/, Transformers Complete Movie Timeline, From Cybertron To Bumblebee To Michael Bay, Orquiola, John, 2018-12-19, ScreenRant, 2019-08-18, WEB,screenrant.com/transformers-biggest-plot-holes-mistakes-make-no-sense/, Transformers: 15 Things About The Movies That Make No Sense, Schmidt, Sara, 2017-06-05, ScreenRant, 2019-08-31, July 8, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190708165730/https://screenrant.com/transformers-biggest-plot-holes-mistakes-make-no-sense/, live, The first Transformers film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its groundbreaking visual effects, sound design, action sequences, story, performances, with criticism for the Transformer redesigns and product placement. The second film, Revenge of the Fallen, received negative reviews, with criticism of its screenplay and runtime, but praise for its visual effects and sound design. The third film, Dark of the Moon, received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its visual effects and sound design, but criticism for its screenplay and runtime.The fourth film, Age of Extinction received negative reviews from critics for its runtime and direction. The fifth film The Last Knight received negative reviews from critics for its direction, thin plot, and overlong runtime. Bumblebee received positive reviews, with praise for its lighter tone, story, visuals, performances, voice acting, direction, action sequences, and faithfulness to the 1980s Transformers show. Rise of the Beasts received mixed reviews, with critics calling it an improvement over the preâ€“Bumblebee films, but with some criticism of the runtime.

Accolades

The franchise has been frequently praised and won awards for its visual effects and sound design. Michael Bay praised the crew and highlighted the importance of sound saying “I have like 2,000 people â€” through their artistry â€” making my dreams a film,” Bay said. “The artistry of this sound group is just amazing. I love, love sound. It’s 45â€“50% of the movies.“WEB, ‘Transformers,’ Michael Bay and the sound of awards season [Updated] {{!, Hero Complex {{!}} Los Angeles Times |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2010/01/how-transformers-got-that-boomboompow.html |website=Los Angeles Times |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100118084401latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2010/01/how-transformers-got-that-boomboompow.html |archive-date=2010-01-18 |date=18 January 2010 |url-status=dead}} valign“bottom“”>

Academy Awards {| class“wikitable” style@margin:left;” valign“bottom”

! style="width:214px;” rowspan=“2“| Academy Awards! colspan=“7” | Film valign=“bottom“! style="width:130px;“| Transformers (2007)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)! style="width:130px;“| Bumblebee (2018)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) valign=“top”Academy Award for Best Sound Editing>Sound Editing| {{nom}}|| {{nom}}||||Academy Award for Best Sound>Sound Mixing| {{nom}}| {{nom}}| {{nom}}|||| valign=“top”Academy Award for Best Visual Effects>Visual Effects| {{nom}}|| {{nom}}|||| valign“bottom“”>

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! style="width:214px;” rowspan=“2“| Golden Raspberry Awards! colspan=“7” | Film valign=“bottom“! style="width:130px;“| Transformers (2007)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)! style="width:130px;“| Bumblebee (2018)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) valign=“top”Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture>Worst Picture|| {{won}}| {{nom}}| {{nom}}| {{nom}}Referred to as Transformers XVII: The Last Knight on www.razzies.com/razz-newz.html" title="web.archive.org/web/20180130225712www.razzies.com/razz-newz.html">the official nomination list.||Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director>Worst Director|| {{won}}| {{nom}}| {{won}}| {{nom}}||Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor>Worst Actor||||| {{nom}} (Mark Wahlberg)||Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress>Worst Actress|| {{nom}} (Megan Fox)|||||Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor>Worst Supporting Actor| {{nom}} (Jon Voight)|| {{nom}} (Patrick Dempsey) (Ken Jeong) | {{won}} (Kelsey Grammer)| {{nom}} (Josh Duhamel) (Anthony Hopkins)||Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress>Worst Supporting Actress|| {{nom}} (Julie White)| {{nom}} (Rosie Huntington-Whiteley)| {{nom}} (Nicola Peltz)| {{nom}} (Laura Haddock)||Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple>Worst Screen Couple|| {{nom}} (Shia LaBeouf and either Megan Fox or any Transformer)| {{nom}} (Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley)||||Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Ensemble>Worst Screen Ensemble||| {{nom}} (The entire cast)||||Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Combo>Worst Screen Combo|||| {{nom}} (Any two robots, actors or robotic actors)| {{nom}} (Any combination of two humans, two robots or two explosions)||Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel>Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel|| {{nom}}|| {{nom}}| {{nom}}||Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay>Worst Screenplay|| {{won}}| {{nom}}| {{nom}}| {{nom}}||| The Razzie Nominee So Rotten You Loved It||||| {{nom}}||| Razzie Redeemer Award|||||| {{nom}}| valign“bottom“”>

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! style="width:214px;” rowspan=“2“| Visual Effects Society Awards! colspan=“7” | Film valign=“bottom“! style="width:130px;“| Transformers (2007)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)! style="width:130px;“| Bumblebee (2018)! style="width:130px;“| Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) valign=“top”Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature>Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Feature Motion Picture| {{won}}| {{won}}| {{won}}||||| Best Single Visual Effect of the Year| {{won}} (Desert Highway Sequence)||||||Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature>Outstanding Performance by an Animated Character in a Live Action Motion Picture| {{won}} (Optimus Prime)||||||Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Model in a Photoreal or Animated Project>Outstanding Models in a Feature Motion Picture| {{won}}|| {{won}} (Driller)| {{won}} (Knightship)|||Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Created Environment in a Photoreal Feature>Outstanding Created Environment in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture||| {{won}} (155 Wacker Drive)||||Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Compositing in a Photoreal Feature>Outstanding Compositing in a Feature Motion Picture||| {{won}}||||Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a CG Project>Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture||| {{won}}||||

Other media

In addition to the films, the film series has a promotional expanded series that is set both before and after the events of the films. This includes comic books, video games, and novels. While the novels are partially based on the films themselves, and the video games are not in the same continuity as the films, the comic books and graphic novels are in the same continuity and fill in several parts of the stories from the films. Also, (Transformers: The Ride 3D) is an amusement ride based on the film series. The ride introduced a new character, Autobot Evac, voiced by Dustin James Leighton.

Notes

{{NoteFoot|refs={{NoteTag|name=itselfbasedon|The original Transformers toy line itself was developed out of two then-existing Japanese mecha toy lines â€” Diaclone and Microman â€” by Takara.NEWS, The History of Transformers on TV, IGN,uk.tv.ign.com/articles/800/800768p3.html, 2010-08-16, July 13, 2011,uk.tv.ign.com/articles/800/800768p3.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20110713004926uk.tv.ign.com/articles/800/800768p3.html,">web.archive.org/web/20110713004926uk.tv.ign.com/articles/800/800768p3.html, live, In 2006, Takara merged with Tomy to form a single company, Takara Tomy.}}}}

References

External links

{{Official websitewww.transformersmovie.com/}}
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Transformers (film series)

Films

Development

Transformers (2007)

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)

Bumblebee (2018)

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)

Transformers One (2024)

Future

Shared universe connections

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Transformers: Beginnings (2007)

Sector 7 Archive (2019)

Agent Burns: Welcome to Sector 7 (2019)

Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Dome (2019)

Web series

Transformers: Cyber Missions (2010)

Bumblebee’s First Life on Earth (2019)

Principal cast and characters

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Accolades

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Other media

See also

Notes

References

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