Transformers: Rise of the Beasts – Everything You Need To Know

Transformers fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the release of the upcoming science fiction action film, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, scheduled to be released on June 9, 2023, by Paramount Pictures. Directed by Steven Caple Jr., the film is the seventh installment in the Transformers film series and a standalone sequel to Bumblebee (2018). Here’s everything you need to know about the movie.

Transformers on Rise of the Beasts

The film follows a pair of archaeologists from Brooklyn who find themselves in the middle of an ancient conflict between three factions of the Transformers race: the Maximals, the Predacons, and the Terrorcons. The story is set in 1994 and features a globe-trotting adventure with the Autobots, with locations such as Los Angeles, Peru, Montreal, and New York City.

Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback lead the cast in the lead human roles, alongside Luna Lauren Vélez, Dean Scott Vazquez, and Tobe Nwigwe in his film debut. The movie also features a talented voice cast that includes Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Colman Domingo, Cristo Fernández, Tongayi Chirisa, and returning franchise regulars Peter Cullen, John DiMaggio, and David Sobolov.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts takes inspiration from the Beast Wars storyline and is set to feature Autobots such as Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, alongside Maximals such as Optimus Primal, Rhinox, Cheetor, and Airazor, and Terrorcons such as Scourge, Nightbird, Battletrap, and Transit.

Is Transformers: Rise of the Beasts a sequel to The Last Knight?

The movie is not a direct sequel to The Last Knight, but it is a standalone sequel to Bumblebee, which was also produced by Michael Bay. The film’s director, Steven Caple Jr., has described it as a mixture of action, adventure, and comedy.

Will Unicron be in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts?

While the plot details have been kept under wraps, fans have been eagerly anticipating the appearance of Unicron, the world-devouring planet-sized Transformer who serves as the Terrorcons’ master. In October 2022, it was confirmed that Colman Domingo will voice the character.

In conclusion, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts promises to be a thrilling addition to the franchise, taking fans on a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the Beast Wars-inspired storyline. With a talented cast, an exciting plot, and iconic Transformers characters, this movie is sure to delight fans and newcomers alike.