Since 2007 and over the course of seven movies, Transformers fans have had a front-row seat to the epic adventures of Megatron and Optimus Prime, and their respective factions, Autobots and Decapitons.
When we first meet the two transformers in the titular film, they are enemies who have caused a civil war to ravage their planet. But in the latest installment of the hit series, viewers are treated to a very different story: the origin.
Transformers One takes the audience back to the very beginning of the saga, long before Optimus Prime and Megatron became sworn enemies. The film introduces a complex backstory filled with twists, betrayals, and the eternal struggle for the future of Cybertron.
The film introduces viewers to an emotional backstory where the iconic characters were once allies, bound together by a friendship and shared vision for the future of their home planet. But as their paths diverge, the seeds of betrayal and mistrust begin to take root, setting the stage for a conflict that will reshape their destinies and the fate of the planet forever.
On Wednesday, New York City lit up with excitement as it played host to the U.S. premiere of Transformers One, the highly anticipated animated film that delves into the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. The premiere brought together the creative forces behind the film, with the gathering creating a sense of camaraderie that reflected the deep history of the Transformers franchise. Fans and attendees alike were treated to a spectacular red carpet event, and the evening felt like a tribute to the enduring legacy of the iconic robots.
In attendance were stars Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Keegan-Michael Key, and Steve Buscemi leading the charge. Alongside the stars lending their voices to the animated characters, director Josh Cooley and the team of producers including Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto, Don Murphy, Michael Bay, Mark Vahradian, and Aaron Dem were also present. Joining them were executive producers Zev Foreman and Olivier Dumont, along with writers Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer, and Gabriel Ferrari.
The team behind Transformers One reflects a rich collaboration between Paramount Animation, Hasbro, and New Republic Pictures. With producing veterans like Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Michael Bay, and Tom DeSanto steering the ship, and legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg serving as an executive producer, the film is poised to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience.
With Transformers One being the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers film, it promises to be a visual and emotional feast. The star-studded voice cast includes Chris Hemsworth as Optimus Prime, Brian Tyree Henry as Megatron, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm, all contributing to a deeply engaging narrative.
This bold new chapter in the Transformers universe not only honors its roots, but it’s new, animated look also offers something fresh and visually spectacular for a new generation of fans. Find out more and get your tickets here!
