Ever wonder about a time where Optimus Prime and Megatron were the closest of pals, rather than the fiercest of enemies? Then you are primed, if you’ll pardon the expression, for Transformers One. The fully CG-animated movie is an origin story for the Transformers saga. It takes place in an era before Optimus Prime has stepped into the role of supreme commander of the Autobots, and Megatron has become the tyrannical leader of the Decepticons. During these days, the two robots work together on the planet of Cybertron. But their bond – as we well know – can’t last forever …

Transformers One is streaming now on Paramount+. Read on for everything you need to know to make the film the star of your next family movie night. Roll out!

What is Transformers One about?

The fully CG-animated Transformers One – a first for the Transformers movie franchise – takes audiences to the very start of the relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron, the two central characters in the Transformers saga. How do two friends who are bonded like brothers end up turning against one another, and how does their falling out affect their home planet of Cybertron? Since this is a spoiler-free zone, we guess you’re going to have to stream the movie to find out.  

Who’s in the Transformers One cast?

Transformers One boasts a star-studded cast. The movie features the voices of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.

Since we suspect you’re wondering, Hemsworth supplies the voice of Optimus Prime, and Henry powers up Megatron.

What is Transformers One rated?

Transformers One is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association (MPA).

What was the release date of Transformers One?

Transformers One opened in theaters on Sept. 20, en route to becoming a critical smash. As of publication, it’s a Certified Fresh-designated hit on the film-review site Rotten Tomatoes.

Where can I stream Transformers One?

Starting today, you can stream Transformers One on Paramount+. See below for details.

  • Movie: Transformers One
  • Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Hamm.
  • Tagline: “Witness the origin.”
  • Motion Picture Association (MPA) rating: PG
  • Release date (theatrical): Sept. 20, 2024
  • Streaming: Paramount+

What are the other Transformers movies?

In addition to Transformers One, there are, as of publication, seven live-action Transformers movies. Here’s a list of the films:

  1. Transformers (2007)
  2. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
  3. Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
  4. Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
  5. Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
  6. Bumblebee (2018)
  7. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)

Michael Bay, the director of five of the live-action Transformers movies, including the blockbuster film that launched the film series, 2007’s Transformers, is a producer of Transformers One.

Like Transformers One, all seven live-action Transformers movies are streaming now on Paramount+. Find all the movies – and more – in our Transformers collection.

Where can I stream Transformers TV shows?

You can stream all episodes of the animated show Transformers: EarthSpark on Paramount+.

Transformers: EarthSpark is an original kids-and-family series; it premiered on Nov. 11, 2022. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation and Hasbro Entertainment, Season 3 began rolling out on Oct.  25.  

STREAM NOW: Watch Transformers: EarthSpark

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Joan Kubicek

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