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Overview

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.

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Scarlett Johansson

Jon Hamm

Brian Tyree Henry

Laurence Fishburne

Director:

Josh Cooley

Writer:

Gabriel Ferrari, Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer, Gabriel Ferrari, Andrew Barrer, Bobby Rubio, Matthias De Clercq, Micah Gunnell, Kevin R. Adams, Lewie Kerr, David Krentz, Joe Ksander, Zhi Kang Lim, Ahmed Nasri, Dean Roberts, Adam Temple, Fabien Tong

Release Date:

2024-09-11

Run Time:

104m

Tagline:

Witness the origin.

Genres:

Adventure Animation Family Science Fiction

Keywords:

aftercreditsstinger alien robot based on toy brothers-in-arms relationship buddy movie duringcreditsstinger giant robot origin story

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 75,000,000.00 $

Revenue: 129,408,392.00 $

Vote Average: 8.0/10

Vote Count: 1592 Votes

Movie Popularity: 11.1682

Spoken Languages: English

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- 30 April 2026 at 7:43 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY Long before they were Optimus Prime and Megatron, they were Orion Pax (Chris Hemsworth) and D-16 (Brian Tyree Henry)—two lowly mining bots on Cybertron who couldn’t even transform. Working the pits and dreaming of something more, the pair stumble onto a conspiracy that threatens the entire planet. It’s a gritty but vibrant origin story that shows how a rock-solid brotherhood eventually splintered into the greatest rivalry in the galaxy. This isn't just a toy commercial; it’s a character-driven look at how a hero is built and how a villain is born. THE PROS The animation is a massive win here. It’s bright, sharp, and actually looks like Cybertron rather than a mess of grey scrap metal. It hits an 8 because the story is surprisingly heavy and emotional; seeing the genuine friendship between Orion and D-16 makes their eventual fall-out a real gut-punch. The voice acting is top-notch, with Bryan Tyree Henry bringing a sincere sense of tragedy to Megatron’s descent. The action is fast and easy to follow, a far cry from the blurry chaos of the older live-action films. It’s a total banger for fans who want a story with actual depth behind the lasers. THE CONS The first act leans a bit too heavily into the "kid-friendly" humor, which can feel a bit jarring compared to the darker tone the movie eventually shifts into. It stays at an 8 because some of the dialogue is a bit on the nose, especially when it’s hammering home the themes of "choice" and "destiny." It misses a perfect score because the middle section drags a little as the group wanders the surface, and the ending feels slightly rushed as it races to get every character into their iconic positions for the sequels. THE VERDICT 8/10. Easily the best Transformers film in decades. It’s an honest, gritty, and visually stunning prequel that gives the franchise its heart back. A must-watch whether you grew up with the toys or not. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • This is the first fully CG-animated Transformers film to hit cinemas since the original 1986 movie, marking a massive return to the franchise's roots. • Chris Hemsworth took over the role of Orion Pax, but he reportedly reached out to Peter Cullen—the legendary original voice of Optimus Prime—to ensure he captured the right "spirit" of the character. • The director, Josh Cooley, previously worked on 'Toy Story 4', and he brought that same focus on character emotion to ensure the bots felt like living beings rather than just machines. THE VIBE Like the hum of a massive engine room. It smells of hot ozone, lubricating oil, and the metallic tang of a sparking weld.

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Cast

Scarlett Johansson

Jon Hamm

Brian Tyree Henry

Laurence Fishburne

Chris Hemsworth

Keegan-Michael Key

Steve Buscemi

Vanessa Liguori

Jon Bailey

Jason Konopisos-Alvarez

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 30 April 2026 at 8:43 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10

THE SUMMARY
Long before they were Optimus Prime and Megatron, they were Orion Pax (Chris Hemsworth) and D-16 (Brian Tyree Henry)—two lowly mining bots on Cybertron who couldn’t even transform. Working the pits and dreaming of something more, the pair stumble onto a conspiracy that threatens the entire planet. It’s a gritty but vibrant origin story that shows how a rock-solid brotherhood eventually splintered into the greatest rivalry in the galaxy. This isn’t just a toy commercial; it’s a character-driven look at how a hero is built and how a villain is born.

THE PROS
The animation is a massive win here. It’s bright, sharp, and actually looks like Cybertron rather than a mess of grey scrap metal. It hits an 8 because the story is surprisingly heavy and emotional; seeing the genuine friendship between Orion and D-16 makes their eventual fall-out a real gut-punch. The voice acting is top-notch, with Bryan Tyree Henry bringing a sincere sense of tragedy to Megatron’s descent. The action is fast and easy to follow, a far cry from the blurry chaos of the older live-action films. It’s a total banger for fans who want a story with actual depth behind the lasers.

THE CONS
The first act leans a bit too heavily into the “kid-friendly” humor, which can feel a bit jarring compared to the darker tone the movie eventually shifts into. It stays at an 8 because some of the dialogue is a bit on the nose, especially when it’s hammering home the themes of “choice” and “destiny.” It misses a perfect score because the middle section drags a little as the group wanders the surface, and the ending feels slightly rushed as it races to get every character into their iconic positions for the sequels.

THE VERDICT
8/10. Easily the best Transformers film in decades. It’s an honest, gritty, and visually stunning prequel that gives the franchise its heart back. A must-watch whether you grew up with the toys or not.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• This is the first fully CG-animated Transformers film to hit cinemas since the original 1986 movie, marking a massive return to the franchise’s roots.

• Chris Hemsworth took over the role of Orion Pax, but he reportedly reached out to Peter Cullen—the legendary original voice of Optimus Prime—to ensure he captured the right “spirit” of the character.

• The director, Josh Cooley, previously worked on ‘Toy Story 4’, and he brought that same focus on character emotion to ensure the bots felt like living beings rather than just machines.

THE VIBE
Like the hum of a massive engine room. It smells of hot ozone, lubricating oil, and the metallic tang of a sparking weld.

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