Shortly after the battle, Battletrap witnessed Scourge communicate with Unicron, as well as the latter's wrath upon discovering that the Terrorcons had only retrieved half of the Transwarp Key. When proposing different alternate modes to Noah, Mirage briefly turns into an F1 car, a reference to his Generation 1 counterpart's alternate mode. He also turns into a Lamborghini Countach, which was famous in Transformers lore for being the alternate mode of Generation 1 Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, and Red Alert. He then claims that he can also turn into a Ferrari, the alternate mode of Dark of the Moon Dino, whose name in media outside of that movie was "Mirage". Additionally, we get a glimpse of the other Maximals, Airazor (Michelle Yeoh), Rhinox (David Sobolov), and Cheetor who will be facing off against a new enemy – the Predacons and Terrorcons. During an interview with a fan, voice actor David Sobolov revealed that Caple Jr. would create storyboards using Transformers toys. Awesome! [73] Transformers: Rise of the Beasts was released on Digital HD on July 11, 2023, and was released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on October 10, 2023. [83] Reception [ edit ] Box office [ edit ]

John DiMaggio as Stratosphere, an Autobot Air-Soldier who transforms into a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar cargo plane, that provides transportation for the Autobots in their global adventure. [13] Also in the aftermath of the chase, he refers to the 1988 movie Big during his impression of Optimus Prime.The Unicron one just destroys ANY hope that this isn't a trend chasing disaster. Multiverse confirmation, folks! Additionally, the only possible reason they would include that line about possessing his minions is if, y'know, it's revealed he's already doing this. Combined with the multiverse thing and Scourge's year of production for his alt. mode is wrong and GEE WHAT COULD THAT POSSIBLY MEAN? D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 1, 2020). "Paramount Dates New 'Transformers' Movie For 2022". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 2, 2020 . Retrieved June 22, 2021. Speaking of which, it looks as though Rise of the Beasts is set in 1994, shortly after the events of the spin-off. In fact, the new film is said to be “a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new breed of Transformer – the Maximals – to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons.”

When Nightbird lands at the Museum following the carnage, she makes some very familiar warbling noises when she moves. The Inti Raymi festival taking place when the Autobots arrive in Peru is a real festival that takes place on June 24, further tying the film's events to that month.Unicron psychically tortures Scourge from afar in the same way he did Galvatron in The Transformers: The Movie. Bottom: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Michelle Yeoh, John DiMaggio, and Colman Domingo voice Nightbird, Airazor, Stratosphere, and Unicron. February 5, 2021 — The Illuminerdi reports that the working title for the film is "Transformers: Beast Alliance" and it will "have the flavor of a heist film". Chase, Stephanie (June 22, 2021). "Transformers confirms new sequel title and plot details". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on July 12, 2021 . Retrieved July 12, 2021.

I am Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots. We have lost the Transwarp Key, and with it, our ability to go home. But we have gained an ally in our battle against the forces of evil. Forces too powerful for any of us to defeat on our own, but together, we might just have a chance." September 23, 2017 — At Licensing Europe 2017, Hasbro announces Transformers 7 will have an "entirely new, exciting storyline". [29] Like all Nightbird, Battletrap is also a violent but loyal Terrorcon to his leader Scourge. He acts as the "brute" of the trio. He is also a very combative individual, as he always searches for a real fight as he stated in the final battle. Adam Holmes (May 9, 2023). "Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Director Talks Pete Davidson's Character Being 'The Mask Meets Bugs Bunny' ". CINEMABLEND. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023 . Retrieved May 12, 2023. This is the first film in the franchise to not include any Decepticons. (Excluding Transit, who appears in a deleted scene.)In a first for the franchise, the lead human actors, multiple writers, the composer, and the director are all people of color. During the Final Scene of the movie, it is revealed that one of the next movies could be related to G.I. Joe, after Noah received a supposed Job offering from one of G.I. Joe’s workers/manager. Transformers’: ‘Creed 2’ Director Steven Caple Jr. Tapped To Direct Next Installment In Paramount And Hasbro Franchise on Deadline After a Decade in Limbo, Brian Robbins Is Giving Paramount a Makeover With ‘Ninja Turtles,’ Tom Cruise and ‘Gladiator 2’ This is my fight. Listen, if Unicron were to get the key, he could open a portal through time and space, with no end to the worlds he could destroy. It is now your time to lead the Maximals... Optimus Primal."

The Sweeps, an army of spider-like Terrorcons. Scourge has two built into his body, identified in promotional material as Freezer [28] and Novakane.February 15, 2022 — Paramount confirms that Rise of the Beasts will be the first entry in a trilogy of films. [50] AWESOME ACCESSORIES: Transformers figure comes with a mace accessory that attaches to the Battletrap figure in both modes In June, actress Lauren Vélez revealed that she has a role in the sequel. [46] In the same month, Peter Cullen was confirmed to return as Optimus Prime for the film, [38] and Ron Perlman was announced to be reprising his role as Optimus Primal from the Power of the Primes web series a week later. [19] In July, rapper Tobe Nwigwe revealed that he had a role in the film, making his film debut. [47] In October 2022, Caple Jr. revealed that Michelle Yeoh and Pete Davidson will voice Airazor and Mirage, respectively, in the film. [22] Elena audibly whimpering in Bumblebee as he drives through hoards of Sweeps does not match her lips.