The seventh official film in theTransformersfranchise has now unveiled an official title —Transformers: Rise of the Beasts— but there are a lot more details that have been revealed for fans to get excited over (and speculate about). Collider had the opportunity to participate in a virtual press conference for the movie, withRise of the BeastsdirectorSteven Caple Jr.in attendance as well as producerLorenzo Di Bonaventuraand starsAnthony RamosandDominique Fishback. From new factions to when the film is set to new character details and more, here’s what we know so far about the upcoming movie which is currently set for a July 04, 2025 release.
The film’s title on its own definitely signals that theTransformersfranchise will officially be diving into theBeast Warsspinoff series, which revolves around characters who are descendants of the Autobots and Decepticons.Transformers: Rise of the Beastswill introduce three new factions: Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons. Predacons, which are reptilian in nature, are not necessarily new to the movies but will be given more backstory to flesh out their origins. WhileRise of the Beastswill offer its fair share of Decepticons, the Terrorcons are the new big threat on the scene, with Scourge serving as the lead villain who — in a horror-filled twist, enjoys collecting the insignia of the Autobots he has defeated.
Optimus Prime will be back withPeter Cullenreturning to voice the character in his G1 robot form, and the movie’s plot will reveal why the Cybertronian has a connection to Earth and humanity. Bumblebee will return for the new movie, as will the Autobot Mirage, capable of transforming into other vehicles. Female Transformers such as Arcee and Nightbird will also appear, with the latter having switched sides to assist the Terrorcons.
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On theBeast Warsfront, several Maximal characters were also teased for the upcoming movie — including Air-Razor (who can take the form of a bird), Rhinox (a rhinoceros), and Optimus Primal, the leader of the Maximals (a gorilla) and a character who is older by design and takes care of his own. He and Optimus Prime will reportedly have some deep conversations on-screen.
It was revealed thatTransformers: Rise of the Beastswill officially be set in 1994, and is being viewed as a continuation of 2018’sBumblebee, which was set in 1987. The movie takes place primarily in New York City (and Brooklyn more specifically), but concept art also revealed that there will be some scenes set in Peru that will involve filming in very remote areas where no major movie has ever shot for around five or six weeks, as the film’s team had wanted to explore new locations that had never been done in previous installments. The aim is to make thisTransformersfilm more of a spectacle in line with ones directed byMichael Bay, rather than a more intimate story likeBumblebee.
Ramos has been cast as Noah, a military veteran who lives with his family in Brooklyn and has previously been described as “a flawed and vulnerable hero who has made mistakes in his life and is eager to redeem himself with the help of Optimus Prime.” Fishback will also star as museum worker and artifact researcher Elena, andDexteractressLuna Lauren Velezwill be playing Noah’s mother. The latest installment will be directed bySteven Caple Jr., who previously directedCreed II, and will be written byJoby Harold(Army of the Dead).
Transformers: Rise of the Beastsis currently slated for a July 23, 2025 release date. Check back with Collider for more information on the upcoming movie, including additional casting announcements as we have them.
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