Everybody’s favorite robots are rolling back into theaters this fall with the release of the long-awaited animated spin-off titledTransformers One. While footage from the upcoming project is currently kept under wraps, fans can enjoy a sneak peek at the official logo from the movie, which was recently revealed by thefranchise’s official X account.
The post features a video of the official movie logo, which can be seen transforming, as per the tradition of the franchise. Featuring the classicTransformersfont, with a nice golden shine and detailed letters, the logo certainly appears to be aiming for thenostalgia of the original animated series. Additional details about the movie remain under wraps for now, but the film will serve as an origin story, featuring ayoung Optimus Prime and Megatronand their friendship on the planet Cybertron before eventually becoming sworn enemies.
Chris Hemsworth will be voicing Orion Pax, who will one day become Optimus Prime, the legendary leader of the Autobots.Brian Tyree Henryalso stars in the upcoming film as a young Megatron,Scarlett Johanssonas Elita,Keegan-Michael Key as Bumblebee,Jon Hammas Sentinel Prime, andLaurence Fishburneas Alpha Trion.Josh Cooleyserves as the director of the animated project, which was written byAndrew Barrer,Gabriel Ferrari,Steve Desmond, andMichael Sherman.
‘Transformers One’ Will Bring a New Angle to the Franchise
Transformers Onewill be the second full-length animated feature film in the franchise, the first beingThe Transformers: The Moviein 1986. However, the franchise has established itself as a long-running live-action film series beginning in 2007 with the release of theMichael Bay-directedTransformersfilm. Since then, the series has seen a decline at the box office, with last year’sTransformers: Rise of the Beastsearning only $439 million globally compared to the billion-dollar hits beforehand. However, if the success of last year’sTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemwas any indication, it’s that old IPs of the ’80s could see a new life in the form of modern animated features. WhetherTransformers Onewill resonate with audiences remains unknown for now, but should the film prove to be a hit, Paramount could be ready to roll out a brand-new film series as the franchise continues to establish a new identity.
Transformers Onerolls out exclusively in theaters on September 13. Check out the official logo of the upcoming animated film below. Stay tuned to Collider for further updates on the movie.
Transformers One
Transformers One explores the origins of the iconic Autobots and Decepticons on their home planet of Cybertron. Set against a complex backdrop of alliances and betrayals, the film delves into the formative events and key figures that shaped these legendary factions, leading to their epic conflict.
