History of Transformers One in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 26, 2024

Transformers One is an upcoming animated science fiction film focusing on the early relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron on their home planet Cybertron. This installment marks the first theatrically released animated Transformers movie since the original 1986 film, and features a star-studded voice cast including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.

1986: Release of The Transformers: The Movie

In 1986, the first animated Transformers film titled, "The Transformers: The Movie" was released.

2014: Transformers: Age of Extinction Released

The live-action Transformers film, "Age of Extinction" was released in 2014.

March 2015: Paramount Pictures Starts Planning For Future Transformers Films

In March 2015, Paramount Pictures began working with a team of writers to come up with ideas for new Transformers movies.

May 2015: Idea For Animated Prequel Conceived

In May 2015, the idea for a prequel movie that was animated and focused on Cybertron was conceived.

August 2017: Animated Transformers Film Officially Announced

In August 2017, an animated Transformers film was officially announced.

2017: Transformers: The Last Knight Released

The live-action Transformers film, "The Last Knight" was released in 2017.

2018: Bumblebee Released

The live-action Transformers film, "Bumblebee" was released in 2018.

April 2020: Josh Cooley Hired to Direct

In April 2020, Josh Cooley was hired as director for the animated Transformers film.

February 2022: Transformers One Confirmed as Computer Animated

In February 2022, it was confirmed that "Transformers One" would be computer animated.

December 2022: Working Title of Transformers: A New Generation Reported

In December 2022, the working title for the film was reported to be "Transformers: A New Generation."

April 2023: Discussions For Transformers One Trilogy

In April 2023, talks about a "Transformers One" trilogy began.

April 2023: Title and Voice Cast Revealed

In April 2023, the title and cast of voice actors was officially announced for the new animated Transformers film.

April 2023: Title and Plot Confirmed

In April 2023, the title was officially confirmed to be "Transformers One," and the plot was revealed to center around the origins of the Transformers.

April 2023: Voice Cast Announced at CinemaCon

The cast of voice actors was announced at CinemaCon in April 2023.

February 2024: Transformers One in Post-Production

The animated Transformers film was in post-production as of February 2024.

April 2024: Steve Buscemi Joins Cast

In April 2024, Steve Buscemi joined the cast of "Transformers One."

June 2024: Work-in-Progress Screening at Annecy International Animation Film Festival

"Transformers One" had a work-in-progress screening at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2024.

July 19, 2024: Original Release Date

July 19, 2024 was the original release date for "Transformers One."

September 20, 2024: US Theatrical Release of Transformers One

The animated film, "Transformers One" is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 20, 2024.

2024: Chris Hemsworth's First Animated Feature Film and Voice Acting

2024 marked Chris Hemsworth's first animated feature film. He took efforts to use a different voice for Optimus Prime in "Transformers One," even consulting with Peter Cullen. Keegan-Michael Key was requested to use his regular speaking voice for Bumblebee.