“Transformers One” is an upcoming American animated sci-fi action film inspired by Hasbro’s Transformers toy series. Directed by Josh Cooley, the voice cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. The movie explores the origins and early bond between Optimus Prime and Megatron, shaping the destiny of Cybertron, the Transformers’ homeworld. This marks the franchise’s return to theatrical animation since The Transformers: The Movie (1986).
In March 2015, following Transformers: Age of Extinction’s release, Paramount Pictures assembled a writer’s room, including Akiva Goldsman, Michael Bay, Steven Spielberg, and Lorenzo di Bonaventura, to brainstorm future film ideas. Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari joined, generating the concept of an animated prequel set on Cybertron. The project was officially announced in August 2017, with Josh Cooley chosen to direct by April 2020. The title and voice cast were unveiled in April 2023, with animation provided by Industrial Light & Magic. “Transformers One” is set to hit US theaters on September 20, 2024, marking a new chapter in the Transformers saga.
CHARACTERS
- Chris Hemsworth portrays Orion Pax / Optimus Prime.
- Brian Tyree Henry plays D-16 / Megatron.
- Scarlett Johansson portrays Elita-1.
- Keegan-Michael Key plays B-127 / Bumblebee.
- Steve Buscemi portrays the film’s antagonist.
- Laurence Fishburne portrays Alpha Trion.
- Jon Hamm plays Sentinel Prime.
STORYLINE
“Transformers One” unfolds the grand narrative of Optimus Prime and Megatron’s origins, tracing their early relationship on Cybertron, the Transformers’ ancestral planet. As the age-old conflict between Autobots and Decepticons brews, audiences witness the emergence of these iconic leaders, forever altering the course of their world. Through themes of allegiance, treachery, and the quest for dominance, the movie delves into the underlying tensions propelling these formidable entities towards a cataclysmic clash that will define the cosmos’ destiny.
Through stunning animation and gripping action, “Transformers One” immerses viewers in the heart of the Transformers lore, shedding light on the untold saga of its revered heroes and antagonists. As loyalty is tested, alliances forged, and destinies entwined, the film offers an exhilarating voyage through the depths of the Transformers universe, unveiling the intricacies of its legendary characters and the seismic events that shaped their legacy.
