Summary
A new trailer forTransformers Onehas been released atSan Diego Comic-Con, unveiling new details about the animated prequel starring younger versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Taking place prior to the fall of Cybertron, theupcomingTransformers Onefollows Optimus Prime, then Orion Pax, and Megatron, or D-16, as they try to protect their home from a major threat. To do so, they end up gaining the power to transform for the first time. The film has garnered praise in its latest reactions, with many calling it one of the bestTransformersmovies in recent years.
Now,Paramount Pictureshas released a new trailer forTransformers Oneat San Diego Comic-Con, revealing more details about Optimus Prime and Megatron’s adventure together.
The new trailer reveals the four main heroes going to the surface of Cybertron after an SOS signal is sent, later discovering Alpha Trion, who gives them the power to transform.It also teases D-16 starting to transform into Megatron, fighting Optimus Prime. One last scene offers a closer look at Starscream, Shockwave, and Soundwave, expected to be core antagonists in the story.
Transformers One’s Newest Trailer Sets Up A Tragic Story Arc
Transformers One’s castconsists of younger versions of some of the most iconic characters in the franchise, showing how they became the Autobots and Decepticons they’re known as.The new trailer indicates just how tragic this story is going to be, revealing the closeness of Orion Pax and D-16 before their adventure began. It also implies the power to transform is what makes the future villain alter his mindset, resulting in a war over Cybertron and what’s best for the planet.
The trailer also unveils a closer look at Starscream, who appears to have an army of his own Transformers. It was confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con the future Decepticon will be the main villain of the movie, indicating he’ll have an important role to play in how D-16 becomes Megatron. Perhaps the future leader becomes influenced by the ideas of the core antagonist, slowly believing they should be implemented in order to save his home. However, doing so will put him at odds with Optimus Prime and all the other friends he’s made.
Transformers: Every Version Of Megatron, Ranked
Every Transformers fan knows that there is no other villain that is as iconic as Megatron. However, which one would they say is the best version?
Since early reactions are calling the animated prequel one of thebestTransformersmoviesever made, it seems like the tragic story about to unfold will be the franchise at its best. Since the new trailer alone has illustrated the importance of Optimus Prime and Megatron’s brotherly bond,seeing it get torn apart will be a heavy cost, despite the inevitability that they will become enemies.AsTransformers One’s release date approaches, so too does the inevitable destruction of the main pair’s friendship.
Transformers Onewill be the first theatrically released animated movie in the franchise since 1986’sThe Transformers: The Movie.
Transformers One
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Transformers One is an animated action-adventure movie that marks the first animated feature-length film for the series in decades. The film will be a prequel to the franchise, and will tell the story of Optimus Prime and Megatron in their early years, how they met, and a closer look at the war on their home planet, Cybertron.
