Fans are eagerly anticipating the next clash of the robots as the seventh movie in the Transformers franchise is set to hit theaters on June 9, 2023. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a sequel to the 2018 hit Bumblebee and introduces new characters and robots while paying homage to the popular Transformers Beast Wars storyline. 

Here is Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy Transformers 7

Here are some key movie facts so you know what to expect from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. 

The Transformers Franchise

The Transformers movie franchise has been a massive success since the first movie’s release in 2007, with the series grossing nearly $5 billion in box office sales worldwide. The franchise got its start in 1984 with Hasbro’s wildly popular Transformers line of toys that can transform between vehicles and robots. The toys gave rise to an animated TV show and movie, which eventually transitioned to the live-action film series.

Here are the first six movies in the Transformer series:

1. Transformers (2007): The first movie in the franchise involves an epic battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. Sam Witwicky (Shia LeBeouf) becomes unwittingly involved when he purchases a used car that happens to be the Autobot Bumblebee in disguise.
2. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009): Sam and his friends join Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in their epic battle against the Decepticons.
3. Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011): Sam and the Autobots must fight against the darkness to defend against the Decepticons’ all-consuming evil. 
4. Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014): Set five years after the events of Dark of the Moon, this movie introduces new humans and fearsome Dinobots. Optimus Prime and the Autobots must fight to save the world from a new threat.
5. Transformers: The Last Knight (2017): Once a hero, Optimus Prime becomes the enemy as he aims to save Cybertron by annihilating Earth. Bumblebee and Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) lead the Autobots against their former ally in the ultimate battle to save mankind.
6. Bumblebee (2018): This spinoff and prequel takes place in 1987 where Bumblebee is hiding out in a junkyard in California. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), a teenage girl, finds Bumblebee and discovers it’s more than meets the eye.

Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (2020-2021) is an animated series on Netflix that is also part of the Transformers franchise.

Rise of the Beasts Storyline

Set in the 1990s in New York City and Machu Picchu, Peru, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on an action-packed, globetrotting adventure as the Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons join the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons on Earth. Humans Noah and Elena are swept up in the conflict as Optimus Prime and the Autobots face a terrifying new nemesis, Scourge, set on their destruction.

Runtime

The latest Transformers movie runs 1 hour 57 minutes and is the second shortest in the series.

Rating

The movie is rated PG-13 for its intense action sequences, violence, and mild language. The Transformers movies include large-scale battles between the Autobots and Decepticons, often involving explosive action, destruction, and robot combat. A PG-13 rating by the MPAA strongly cautions parents that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. All of the movies in the series have a PG-13 rating.

Theater Release Date & Early Access Screening

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will be released in theaters worldwide, on Friday, June 9 — perfect timing to kick off the summer movie season. Tickets are on sale now through Fandango in IMAX, 4DX, or standard format.

Early Access Fan Event: Paramount is offering an early access premiere on Wednesday, June 7, at 7:00 PM (local time) at participating theaters nationwide. Fans attending the early screening will receive exclusive bonus content and limited-edition collectibles, including a Primal collector’s print and a Maximals patch, available at the event while supplies last. Early access tickets are available now on the Transformers Movie website.

When Will Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Be Available for Streaming?

The Transformers franchise is distributed by Paramount, ensuring that Transformers 7 will be available on Paramount+ in the months after its run in theaters.

Rise of the Beasts Trailer

Paramount released teaser trailers at Brazil’s Comic-Con Experience 2022 and the 2023 Super Bowl, giving viewers a sneak peek into returning characters and new beasts. In late April, the official trailer was released offering two-and-a-half minutes of footage showing why Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Cast and Crew

There are many new faces and voices in Transformers 7. Below is a list of the prominent cast and crew.

The cast includes:

• Anthony Ramos as Noah Diaz: An ex-military electronics expert who accidentally becomes involved in the conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons
• Dominique Fishback as Elena Wallace: Joins forces with Noah, ally to the Autobots
• Tobe Nwigwe as Reek: Noah’s and Elena’s sidekick
• Luna Lauren Vélez as Mrs. Diaz: Noah’s mother
• Dean Scott Vazquez as Kris: Noah’s brother (unconfirmed)
• Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime: Leader of the Autobots, transforms into a 1987 Freightliner FLA semi-truck
• Pete Davidson, voice of Mirage: Transforms into a silver-blue Porsche, also capable of duplicating himself
• Liza Koshy, voice of Arcee: Transforms into a red-white Ducati 916 motorcycle
• Cristo Fernández, voice of Wheeljack: An Autobot mechanic, transforms into a brown and white 1964 Volkswagen Classic Devon Camper van
• John DiMaggio, voice of Stratosphere: Autobot soldier, transforms into a cargo plane to transport fellow fighters
• Peter Dinklage voice of Scourge:  A villain with ties to Unicron with a primary mission to defeat the Autobots 
• Michaela Jaé Rodriguez voice of Nightbird: A robotic Ninja warrior, Terrorcon commando
• David Sobolov voice of Battletrap (also voice of Rhinox): Transforms into an orange General Motors c4500 topkick tow truck
• Ron Perlman voice of Optimus Primal: The leader of the Maximals and a descendent of Autobot leader Optimus Prime
• Michelle Yeoh voice of Airazor: The heart of the Maximals, transforms into a peregrine falcon
• David Sobolov voice of Rhinox (also voice of Battletrap): The brain and brawn of the Maximals, transforms into a rhinoceros
• Tongayi Chirisa as the voice Cheetor: A Maximal whose alternate form is a cheetah
• Colman Domingo, voice of Unicron: Unicron is a colossal, planet-eating being that poses a threat to both Autobots and Decepticons

The crew includes:

• Director: Steven Caple, Jr.
• Producers: Michael Bay, Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura 
• Writers: Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber

How to Stream All the Transformers Movies

Get caught up on the Transformers action by streaming all the movies. The Transformers films and TV series are found across a variety of legal streaming platforms. Amazon Prime Video offers all of the live-action Transformer movies to rent or buy. Check out Paramount+, Apple TV, and Netflix for other Transformers streaming options.

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