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Transformers is a multimedia franchise consisting of movies, TV Shows, video games, and comics. The franchise centers on a race of humanoid robots called the autobots who must protect Earth from the Decepticons. Some of the most popular characters include Megatron, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee. In 2007, the first live-action movie in the franchise was released starring Shia Labeouf.

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Transformers
Created by
Hasbro
First Film
Transformers
Upcoming Films
Transformers One
First TV Show
The Transformers
Latest TV Show
Transformers: EarthSpark

First Episode Air Date
September 17, 1984
Cast
Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Corey Burton, John Stephenson, Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Dan Gilvezan, Casey Kasem, Christopher Collins, Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Mark Wahlberg, Hailee Steinfeld, Anthony Ramos
Character(s)
Megatron, Optimus Prime, Starscream, Bumblebee, Mirage, Ratchet, Ironhide, Jazz, Sam Witwicky

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Transformers G1 Officially Returns In New Series That Promises Optimus And Megatron’s True Final Battle

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Transformers is returning to its golden age as the franchise prepares to launch a new G1-set series.

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A Massive 1980s Franchise Has Officially Joined Transformers & GI Joe's Universe, And It's All Thanks To Invincible's Creator
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Robert Kirkman and Skybound Entertainment struck gold with the Energon Universe, and now another 80s franchise is joining the roster.

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5 Transformers Characters More Powerful Than Megatron, Ranked

The Transformers franchise was built around Megatron as the main villain, but he has never been the most powerful Transformer in the franchise.

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Robert Kirkman’s Transformers Is A Love Letter To The Entire Franchise

Robert Kirkman's ongoing Transformers series is absolutely killing it, honoring the entire franchise while adding epic new twists to the lore.

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10 Best Transformers Characters Introduced Since the Year 2000, Ranked

While the iconic bots of the ‘80s and ‘90s will always have a place in our hearts, these newer additions to the cast have become just as loved.

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Forget Transformers, Sydney Sweeney’s Upcoming Live-Action Mecha Anime Is What Sci-Fi Needs

Sydney Sweeney is set to star in an upcoming live-action anime adaptation on Netflix that could serve as the perfect replacement for Transformers.

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Optimus Prime looking angry in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
Transformers & G.I. Joe's Movie Crossover Is Now More Possible Than Ever

The last Transformers movie ended with a tease for a G.I. Joe crossover, and a new update suggests that project could happen in the future.

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The Transformers Movies Secretly Made A Horror Movie Icon Part Of Their World

Michael Bay's Transformers films took the world by storm in the late 2000s, but many may not know that a horror icon lives in their universe.

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The Next Transformers Movie Officially Won't Be 1 Major Sequel, Reveals Franchise Director
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EXCLUSIVE: Transformers franchise director Steven Caple Jr. officially confirms the next movie won't be this one major sequel teased for 3 years.

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42 Years Later, Megatron Just Received The Darkest Upgrade (Optimus Prime Doesn’t Stand A Chance)

Megatron just got a major new upgrade in the Transformers' Energon Universe, and the timing couldn't be worse for Optimus Prime and the Autobots.

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TRANSFORMERS Movie Toys ScreenRant Exclusive April 2026
Hasbro Reveals 5 New Transformers Movie Figures Across Multiple Films (Exclusive)
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ScreenRant exclusively reveals new Transformers Studio Series movie figures, including Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Soundwave, and more.

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Alan Ritchson in Netflix’s War Machine
Netflix’s New Action Sci-Fi Hit Proves Alan Ritchson’s Perfect Reacher Follow-Up Is A $5.4 Billion Franchise
War Machine

After seeing Alan Ritchson in Netflix’s new movie, it’s hard not to believe that he would be the perfect casting choice for a $5.4 billion franchise.

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3 Years Later, We Finally Have The Transformers/G.I. Joe Crossover We’ve Been Waiting For

It's been three years since the start of the Energon Universe, and we finally have the major Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover we've been waiting for.

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Forget Autobots vs Decepticons, A New Transformers Faction Is Born

In the wake of a major status quo change for the Autobots, a brand-new faction of Transformers was just formed in Skybound's Energon Universe.

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40 Years Later, Transformers “Kills” Optimus Prime All Over Again
The Transformers: The Movie

40 years after 1986's Transformers movie, the franchise has decided to kill Optimus Prime once again following a major Matrix of Leadership twist.

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Netflix’s New Sci-Fi Action Movie Shows GI Joe & Transformers How It’s Done
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A new Netflix sci-fi action movie is not a part of the G.I. Joe or Transformers franchise, but it is hard not to see how it sets an example for both.

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3 Years Later, G.I. Joe Is Finally Ready To Recruit One Of The Coolest Transformers

3 years after the start of Image and Skybound's Energon Universe, G.I. Joe finally looks ready to recruit one of the Transformers into their ranks.

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It’s Official, Transformers’ New Franchise Will Rival Michael Bay’s Movies

Following a brand-new release, it's now clearer than ever that Transformers' new franchise has the potential to surpass Michael Bay's movies.

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Transformers Stealth-Drops a New TV Series With Explosive Trailer: WATCH

You may have missed it, but the Transformers franchise just stealth dropped a brand-new television series with this action-packed trailer.

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Transformers' Optimus Prime Meets GI Joe
Transformers’ Biggest 2026 Surprise? A Crossover Nobody Expected

Transformers is a versatile series that has crossed over with a wide variety of franchises, and its latest will blow the mind of every '80s kid.

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