Fans of theTransformersfranchise now have the chance to roll out and re-experience its first live-action film in theaters again this summer. Coming right off of the heels of the film’s 15th anniversary, Fathom Events is set to host a re-release of the smash summer hit for two days only on July 10 and July 14. Fathom Events is no stranger to the franchise having previously screened a re-release for the cult classic animated film,The Transformers: The Movie, in 2018 and in 2021 for its 35th anniversary.
Based on Hasbro’sTransformersaction figures,Transformersis directed by Michael who uses his signature style to create an action-packed and fast-paced film that guarantees there’s no better way to experience it than on the biggest screen possible. Initially released in the summer of 2007,the film took the world by storm back and introduced a new generation of kids to the ongoing battle between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons.
The film became a smash hit at the box office, becoming the third highest grossing movie at the domestic box office that year with $319,246,193. The film also accumulated a total of $709,709,780 worldwide and was well received for its special effects, action sequences, and sound design, despite some criticisms for its deviations from the source material. The film was also nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Achievement in Visual Effects, Best Achievement in Sound Editing, and Best Achievement in Sound Mixing.
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The success ofTransformersled to a film franchise with four more films directed by Bay, a Bumblebee spinoff/reboot directed byTravis Knight, and a new film titled,Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, directed bySteven Caple Jr. The franchise also found its way to Universal Studios resorts with the action-packed thrill ride,Transformers: The Ride. Now with Fathom Events screening the original film, audiences can go back to where it all began.
Transformersis directed by Bay, written byRoberto OrciandAlex Kurtzman, and executive produced bySteven Spielberg. The film starsShia LaBeouf,Megan Fox,Josh Duhamel,Tyrese Gibson,Rachael Taylor,Anthony Anderson,John Turturro, andJon Voight. The film is produced byLorenzo di Bonaventura,Tom DeSanto,Don Murphy, andIan Bryce.
Transformers will release in select theaters on July 10 and 14. Tickets are now on sale and availablehere.
Check out the synopsis and poster below:
From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg comes the thrilling blockbuster battle between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. When their epic struggle comes to Earth, all that stands between the Decepticons and ultimate power is a clue held by a young man named Sam (Shia LaBeouf). Teaming up Bumblebee, an Autobot disguised as Sam’s car, the heart-pounding race is on, against an enemy unlike anything anyone has seen before.
