The final trailer was released today and also serves as an accolade trailer featuring rave reviews from critics.

Brian Tyler (The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Iron Man 3) is the composer of Transformers One. (Check out our interview with the composer here.) Using his stage name, Are We Dreaming, he lends his singing voice in collaboration with Quavo Huncho and Ty Dolla $ign with the song, “If I Fall.”

You can watch the music video below.

About Transformers One

Synopsis: Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

The film features the voices of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi with Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm.

The film is directed by Josh Cooley and written by Eric Pearson and Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari from a story by Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari.

The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Zev Foreman, Olivier Dumont, Bradley J. Fischer, B.J. Farmer and Matt Quigg. The producers are Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto & Don Murphy, Michael Bay, Mark Vahradian, and Aaron Dem.

Transformers One is in theaters on September 20, 2024.

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Although the iconic voices of Peter Cullen and Frank Welker aren’t voicing Optimus Prime and Megatron, Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry do a great job as the younger versions of these characters. Hemsworth is as charismatic and noble as Orion Pax, and Henry’s menacing and sympathetic portrayal of D-16 makes the film work. As a result, their friendship is the emotional heartbeat of the story. As the story progresses, you’ll be surprised at how invested you are in these younger versions of the characters and become witnesses to their rise as leaders and their split.

Along the way, the film also introduces us to the younger version of two key Autobot officers: Bumblebee and Elita-One. As you might expect, Keegan-Michael Key’s performance of B-127 (Bumblebee) gives the movie a lot of humor. Key gives Bumblebee a light-hearted and adorable nature with his incredible comedic talent while maintaining Bee’s core values of loyalty and bravery that fans will recognize. Also, Scarlett Johansson provides an equally likable performance as Elita-One. Johansson perfectly straddles the line between warm and authoritative to give the role the commanding presence it needs.

Transformers One delivers an electrifying movie that entertains and captivates audiences of all ages thanks to its breathtaking action, stunning animation, and strong performances.

Having said all that, Transformers One does have some flaws. First, the dialogue and storyline can get a little formulaic. At the same time, the film doesn’t develop some of the non-core characters as one would hope. I’m not expecting them to go into everyone’s backstory, but seeing more of how they came to be would be nice. Nevertheless, these are just minor complaints in an otherwise fantastic movie.

Although One relies heavily on Transformers lore, the movie still manages to balance catering to long-time fans and making itself accessible to newcomers. For fans, the film has a ton of Easter eggs and references that’ll make any fan smile. However, for newcomers like children (this is an animated movie, after all), the plot is simple enough for anybody to follow. This allows the old generation and the new to enjoy the film regardless of their familiarity with the franchise.

Overall, Transformers One rolls out with an electrifying movie that entertains audiences of all ages thanks to its breathtaking action, stunning animation, and strong performances. Even though it has some minor flaws, it’s still a fantastic film that’ll entertain you from start to finish.

Rating: 4/5 atoms

Transformers One hits theaters on September 20th.

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About Transformers One

Synopsis: Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

The voice cast also includes Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm.

The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Zev Foreman, Olivier Dumont, Bradley J. Fischer, B.J. Farmer, and Matt Quigg. The producers are Lorenzo di Bonaventura, p.g.a., Tom DeSanto & Don Murphy, Michael Bay Mark Vahradian, p.g.a., and Aaron Dem, p.g.a.

The film is directed by Josh Cooley and written by Eric Pearson and Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari from a story by Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari.

Transformers One rolls out into theaters on September 20, 2024.

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A Rich Origin Story

The film delves deep into the origins of Orion Pax and D-16, later known as Optimus Prime and Megatron. Driven by the staggering potential costs—estimated around $500 million with real actors and sets—the team opted for animation. This choice allows them to explore the characters in detail without budget constraints or human presence. Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura set the film three billion years ago, giving key characters like Orion Pax and D-16 significant depth as they evolve into Optimus Prime and Megatron throughout the movie.

Setting and Transformation

Set three billion years in the past, the movie explores a time when the transformation cogs were absent from the characters, a twist that excited Cooley.

Engaging Script and Nostalgia

Moreover, director Josh Cooley expressed his excitement about the project, noting that the unique script was a significant draw. Hasbro provided an extensive lore “bible” for the Transformers, comparable in length and detail to Tolkien’s works, which gave Cooley ideas for the characters’ backstories and depth to the story.

Complex Characters and Relationships

Also, Brian Tyree Henry discussed the nuanced portrayal of playing Megatron, emphasizing that they aren’t inherently evil but are shaped by their stories. Chris Hemsworth, voicing a young Orion Pax, highlighted the captivating nature of the original cartoons and their subtle lessons in escapism. Keegan Michael-Key also expressed his love for the franchise by imitating the voices of characters—especially Soundwave. At the same time, Josh mentioned his childhood fascination with the G1 cartoons and the toys, which influenced his approach.

Heartfelt Performances

Brian Tyree Henry spoke about finding the heart in Megatron, drawing parallels to his work on Spider-Man. He emphasized that losing a friend, as depicted in the film, is a profoundly heartbreaking experience. Keegan-Michael Key, voicing B-127, aimed to capture the childlike essence of the character from the G1 cartoon, forcing his way into creating a new dynamic trio of Orion Pax, D-16, and B-127.

The panel concluded with the premiere of the new trailer, which you can now watch below!

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Transformers One hits theaters on September 20th.

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