Watch All Transformers Movies in Live-Action and Animation

They say that the 1980s to early 90s is the era of awesome cartoon shows! Many children who lived and grew up in this period are lucky to have witnessed the boom of animated action series that are now timeless classics and have stamped a mark in pop culture history. Some of these shows have even been made into movies, allowing today’s youngsters to get a glimpse of how the characters and stories impacted their parents' childhoods.

One of the greatest shows in that period is the Transformers! Because of the immense popularity of the Transformers, its producers did not settle with just one movie – all are box office hits – packed with believable characters, action sequences, and spectacular visual effects. What's more is that present-day fans can enjoy watching spin-offs and reboot versions of the Transformers on different viewing platforms.

“More Than Meets the Eye!” That’s the slogan you hear when you watch the Transformers. And true to the core, they are not always what you see them to be – the Transformers are living, human-like robots with the unique ability to turn themselves into vehicles or beasts. One moment you see them as a robot, and another second you see them turn into something else! That's why they are called Transformers – they are sentient robots that TRANSFORM.

The story of the Transformers, their lives, their hopes, their struggles, and their triumphs are chronicled in epic sagas that span a riveting and exciting universe where everything is indeed “More Than Meets the Eye.”

How Many Transformers Movies Are There?

Although the Transformers is a classic, iconic franchise which has given us great memories as children, we can’t deny the fact that the movie adaptations made the Transformers even more famous for today’s generation.

So how many Transformers films have been produced? As of date, there are 7 live-action Transformers movies and 2 animated films.

This weekend, be on a binge-watch mode with the family – invite your friends if you want – and immerse yourselves in a “More Than Meets the Eye” viewing experience. If you have seen all or most of them, then it’s just about time to re-watch and review all the thrill and adventure from your favourite sentient, transforming robots – outside of the cartoon series.

While watching, make sure your child has some awesome Transformers toys within their reach to make their viewing experience more immersive!

Here they are…

Transformers Film Franchise in Animation

There are currently only two animated Transformers films. Watching both in order will help you better understand the Transformers timeline. The first one is a sequel to the 1980's Generation 1 series, while the second is a prequel. Check them out!

1. The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

(Synopsis c/o IMDb)

Based on the original Transformers animated series, the long-running civil war of Cybertronians carries on! Now, the Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons. This classic animated film is notable for its dramatic scenes and unexpected turn of events, surprising kids and adult viewers of the time. To this day, many Transformers fans believe that this is the best movie of the franchise.

2. Transformers One (2024)

(Synopsis c/o Paramount Pictures)

The latest movie in the Transformers animated franchise, Transformers One is about 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. Transformers One was first shown in Australian theatres on 19 September 2024. Expected release date on DVD and Blu-ray is 17 December 2024.

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Live-Action Transformers Franchise by Michael Bay

The Michael Bay-inspired Transformers movies are practically a reboot and a variation from the original story. Yet, they have generated a cult community that spans thousands of followers across the globe.

(Synopses c/o Amblin and Paramount Pictures)

1. Transformers (2007)

For centuries, 2 races of robotic aliens – the Autobots and the Decepticons – have waged a war, with the fate of the universe at stake. When the battle comes to Earth, all that stands between the evil Decepticons and ultimate power is a clue held by young Sam Witwicky (Shia Labeouf). An average teenager, Sam is consumed with everyday worries about school, friends, cars, and girls. Unaware that he alone is mankind’s last chance for survival, Sam and his friend Mikaela (Megan Fox) find themselves in a tug of war between the Autobots and Decepticons. With the world hanging in the balance, Sam comes to realise the true meaning behind the Witwicky family motto, “No sacrifice, no victory!”

2. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

The sequel to one of the most popular, adventure-packed franchises of all time brings even MORE thrill and action from your favourite sentient, transforming robots! In the highly anticipated Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. He must accept his destiny and join Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in their epic battle against the Decepticons, who have returned stronger than ever with a plan to destroy our world.

3. Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

As Sam Witwicky tries to pull together a relatively normal life for himself following the events that took him around the globe, forces greater than what he has yet contended are planning an all-out assault on one of Earth's greatest cities. A mysterious event from Earth's past threatens to ignite a war so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save the planet. Sam, now working and living in downtown Chicago, must once again join forces with the Autobots to fight against the darkness and defend our world from the Decepticons’ all-consuming evil.

4. Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

The Battle of Chicago caused humanity much aversion and distrust toward both Decepticon and Autobot alike, leaving humans and all of Earth open to a more insidious and ancient foe long dormant on Planet Earth. As humanity picks up the pieces, a shadowy group reveals itself in an attempt to control the direction of history… while an ancient, powerful new menace sets Earth on a different kind of threat. With help from a new cast of humans, Optimus Prime and the Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet. In an incredible adventure, they are swept up in a gruesome war between good and evil, ultimately leading to a climactic battle across the world.

5. Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)

Everything has changed! Even Optimus Prime himself has been lost… Cyberton's greatest hero becomes our fiercest enemy when Optimus Prime launches a mission to save Cybertron by destroying Earth. Now, Bumblebee and Cade Yeager must lead the Autobots against their former ally in the ultimate battle to save mankind from annihilation. The Last Knight shatters the core myths of the Transformers franchise, and re-defines what it means to be a hero. Humans and Transformers are at war; Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving the future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Saving the world falls upon the shoulders of an unlikely alliance: Cade Yeager, Bumblebee, an English Lord, and an Oxford Professor. The hunted will become heroes. Heroes will become villains. Only one world will survive, theirs or ours.

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6. Bumblebee (2018)

Cybertron has fallen! When Optimus Prime sends Bumblebee to defend Earth, his journey to become a hero begins. On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie Watson, a teenager trying to find her place in the world, discovers and repairs the battle-scarred robot, disguised as a Volkswagen Beetle. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary VW bug. As the Decepticons hunt down the surviving Autobots with the help of a secret agency led by Agent Burns, Bumblebee and Charlie must team up to protect the world.

Get ready to Sting into Action with Bumblebee!

7. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)

Power is PRIMAL! Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts takes audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduces a whole new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – to the existing battle on Earth between Autobots and Decepticons.

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See Optimus Prime, Megatron, and More Movie Characters at Mr Toys

Don’t forget to check out the hottest Transformers toys on the market today. See your favourite Autobots and Decepticons in action – we have them all here at Mr Toys!

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