TRANSFORMERS ONE Unveils Animated Buddy Action-Comedy in Cybertron

Paramount Pictures is gearing up for the release of Transformers One, the first animated Transformers movie to hit theaters in almost four decades. The action-packed trailer, which debuted after a high-altitude event, showcases a fresh spin on the franchise, infusing it with a modern style while harkening back to the aesthetics of the adored War/Fall of Cybertron games. Transformers One introduces a unique take on the origin story, with Optimus Prime and Megatron being portrayed as friends, known at this time as Orion Pax and D-16. The film promises an exploration of their transformation into the characters legendary in Transformers lore.

The voice cast for Transformers One is studded with stars like Chris Hemsworth voicing Orion Pax/Optimus Prime and Brian Tyree Henry as D-16/Megatron. Notable names like Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, and Laurence Fishburne contribute to the vocal talents. Directed by Josh Cooley with a script from Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari, the movie is set to have a soundtrack by Tom Holkenborg, also known as Junkie XL.

What is the release date for Transformers One?

The release date for Transformers One is set for September 13, 2024.

Background information on Transformers One: The Transformers franchise has been a pop culture mainstay since the 1980s, initially starting with a toy line that spun out into animated TV shows and comic books. The 2007 Michael Bay-directed film revitalized interest in the franchise with its big-budget live-action adaptation, leading to several sequels and spin-off movies like "Bumblebee". Transformers One offers fans a prequel experience, potentially connecting and expanding the lore established in previous entries while offering the spectacle and narrative expected from a Transformers story.