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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
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, Anthony Ramos
Character(s)
Megatron, Optimus Prime, Starscream, Bumblebee, Mirage, Ratchet, Ironhide, Jazz, Sam Witwicky
An edited image of Optimus Prime from Transformers with the G.I. Joe logo in the background.
Transformers’ Next Live-Action Movie Sounds Great But Is Not What The Franchise Needs Right Now
Movies

The Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie is very exciting, but it may not be the right time to make such an ambitious film.

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Optimus Prime in Studio Trigger's anime. Behind him, Cybertron can be seen.
Transformers Is Overdue For a New Anime, And One Studio Is Ready to Make the Comeback Happen
Anime

The movie released by Studio Trigger to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Transformers franchise has opened the door for a new anime.

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Why Shia LaBeouf Didn't Return As Sam Witwicky For Transformers 4
Movies

Shia LaBeouf's Transformers films were box office hits, but here's why he did not return as Sam Witwicky in Transformer 4: Age of Extinction.

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Megatron pointing his weapon in Transformers One (2025) next to The Fallen scaling the Pyramids as seen in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
Transformers Just Locked In Its Next Big Villain And Honestly? They Make Megatron Look Pitiful
Comics

The Energon Universe is setting up a new power in Skybound's new Transformers continuity, and it may be the franchise's biggest villain yet.

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The poster for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2024) next to the poster for GI Joe
Transformers & G.I. Joe Crossover Is About To Make The Transformers Timeline Even More Confusing
Movies

The Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie is incredibly exciting, but it risks making the former franchise’s timeline more confusing.

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Cinematic version of the Transformers Bumblebee Optimus Prime and Jolt standing together
Transformers Embraces a Crushing Autobot Death as a New Faction Enters the Decepticon's Bloody War
Comics

An Autobot falls as a new faction enters the Autobot / Decepticon war in Transformers #15. The Energon Universe's body count continues to grow...

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Comic book art: Optimism Prime (left) and Megatron (right) from the Transformers animated series
Is Transformers Leading Optimus Prime Down a Dark Path With Its New Continuity? We Think So.
Comics

Optimus Prime seems to be heading down a dark path in the Energon Universe, as the Autobot leader may be succumbing to his violent impulses.

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Collage of Mark Wahlberg in Transformers Age of Extinction and Autobots in Transformers One
Transformers' 3 Most Exciting Future Movies Prove We Don't Need Another Entry In Michael Bay's Main Series
Movies

The Transformers franchise is stuck between a rock and a hard place right now, but it has three possible futures that are really exciting.

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Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Megan Fox Shia LaBeouf
$709 Million Action Movie That Began $5.8 Billion Franchise Climbs Netflix Chart 17 Years Later
Transformers

A Michael Bay directed action film that kicked off a $5.8 billion film franchise has now ascended to the Netflix top 10 chart for the United States.

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4 Of Michael Bay's Biggest Action Movies Of All Time Are Leaving Netflix In Just A Few Weeks
Movies

Four of Michael Bay's biggest action movies, which are all a part of the same financially lucrative franchise, are leaving Netflix soon.

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Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky and Megan Fox as Mikaela Banes in Transformers (2007)
Michael Bay’s Transformers Success Accidentally Ruined A Different 1980s Franchise
Movies

Michael Bay had an incredibly successful run with the Transformers live-action movies, but it might have accidentally ruined another 1990s franchise.

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Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) looking panicked while dollar bills fall around him against a background with Netflix streaming titles
Michael Bay’s 2007 Action Movie That Turned A 40-Year-Old Franchise Into A $5.3 Billion Box Office Success Is Now Trending On Netflix
Transformers

Michael Bay's first Transformers movie, which came out in 2007, is now trending on Netflix 17 years after its lucrative theatrical release.

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Orion Pax looking up in Transformers One next to The Transformers The Movie Poster
At Last, Transformers Brings a Movie Icon Into Continuity With a Clever Cameo
Comics

An iconic character from 1986's Transformers: The Movie shows up in the latest issue of Void Rivals, and they should be a major character.

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Blended image of stills from The Transformers The Movie (1986) & Bumblebee (2018)
Every Transformers Movie, Ranked Worst To Best
Movies

The Transformers movies offer a lot of CGI and explosions, but the best ones are full of heart. From Michael Bay's films to Bumblebee, which is best?

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Cinematic version of the Transformers Bumblebee Optimus Prime and Jolt standing together
10 Most Powerful Autobots In The Transformers Movies, Ranked
Movies

The Transformers movies have introduced plenty of Autobots over the years, but who is the most powerful among Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and others?

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Transformers’ Best Movie In Years Has Taught The Franchise A Valuable Lesson That The Next Movie Will Surely Ignore
Transformers One

Transformers One worked really well with no human characters, but the Transformers franchise has a history of focusing the most on humans.

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Comic book art: Optimism Prime (left) and Megatron (right) from the Transformers animated series
Transformers: Why Megatron's New Power Has Me Super Worried for Optimus Prime
Comics

Megatron’s goofiest transformation has been revealed to have a disastrous power, threatening to destroy Optimus Prime and the Autobot army.

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Transformers Outs Its "Worst" Decepticon That No One Has Ever Met Before
Comics

Transformers is adding a new character to their lineup, and he's already staking his claim as the “WORST BOT EVER" among his fellow Decepticons.

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A blue Autobot looking shocked in Transformers One
We're Not Joking. Transformers Really Can Get Pregnant.
Comics

This Transformers lore is some of the franchise's weirdest to date, and it’s far more terrifying and even more disturbing than what you’re expecting.

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Starscream Wielding Megatron Gun Form
No Transformers Fan Will Ever See This Megatron Form The Same Thanks To A Bold New Universe
Comics

Image's new Energon Universe has introduced a genius new reveal about Megatron and his original alt mode when he would turn into a gun.

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