Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Final Trailer
Paramount

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a 2023 science fiction action film directed by Steven Caple Jr. and produced by Paramount Pictures. As the seventh entry in the Transformers franchise, the film draws inspiration from Hasbro's Transformer toy line, particularly the Beast Wars sub-franchise. Set in the 1990s, the story introduces new factions, including the Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons, who join the ongoing conflict between Autobots and Decepticons on Earth. Optimus Prime teams up with the Maximals, to confront the formidable villain Scourge, who poses a significant threat to their existence. The film premiered on May 27, 2023, at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and was released in U.S. theaters on June 9, 2023, in various formats such as IMAX and Dolby Cinema. It received a mixed reception, with praise for its action sequences and visual effects, while some critiques focused on the human characters' roles in the narrative. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has been positioned as the first of three new installments in the series, with plans for a crossover with the G.I. Joe franchise hinted at in the film's conclusion. The film has garnered nominations for various awards, including Best Original Score and Outstanding Visual Effects.