Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

The 2023 American science fiction film is based on Hasbro's Transformers toy line and inspired by its Beast Wars sub-franchise. It serves as the seventh installment in the Transformers film series, acting as a prequel to the 2007 film and a sequel to Bumblebee (2018). Directed by Steven Caple Jr., the screenplay was penned by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber. Set in 1994, the story follows former U.S. Army electronics expert Noah Diaz (Anthony Ramos) from Brooklyn and artifact researcher Elena Wallace (Dominique Fishback) as they become embroiled in an ancient conflict involving Transformers. The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen), join forces with the Maximals, a faction of beast-like Transformers, to battle the Terrorcons, led by Scourge (voiced by Peter Dinklage), who aim to destroy Earth. Throughout the events, Noah and Elena assist the Autobots and Maximals in preventing the awakening of Unicron, a destructive planet-eating Transformer threatening to consume Earth. The film explores themes of trust, collaboration, and personal growth, showcasing how humans and Transformers unite against a common threat.