Transformers: Rise of the Beasts release date, cast, latest news

Publish date: 2024-06-25

It's been more than 15 years since Michael Bay launched the Transformers film franchise – and close to five years since the previous entry in the franchise – but this week the Autobots are back for their latest big-screen adventure.

As was the case with the last film Bumblebee, Bay has moved on to a producer role rather than directing, but his unique brand of Bayhem is still firmly stamped on the new film, which is subtitled Rise of the Beasts.

The film serves as both a sequel to 2018's Bumblebee and a prequel to the original Transformers film and introduces a species of Transformers known as the Maximals – who take the shape of extremely large animals and become embroiled in a war with the malevolent Terrorcons.

Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback are the human stars of the movie, which also features a star-studded voice cast including the likes of Pete Davidson, Peter Dinklage, and Michelle Yeoh.

Read on for everything you need to know about Transformers: Rise of the Beasts!

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts release date

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is set for release in most cinemas in the UK on 8th June 2023.

However, good news for fans who just can't wait that long – it will be available to watch in IMAX from 7th June 2023.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts cast

While some of the cast are newcomers to the franchise, we also have some old favourites returning, including Peter Cullen, who's been voicing Optimus Prime for decades. Below is the full confirmed cast for the film – including Autobots, Decepticons, and more.

Anthony Ramos as Noah Diaz
Dominique Fishback as Elena Wallace
Luna Lauren Vélez as Mrs Diaz
Tobe Nwigwe as Reek
Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime
Pete Davidson as Mirage
Liza Koshy as Arcee
Ron Perlman as Optimus Primal
Michelle Yeoh as Airazor
David Sobolov as Rhinox
Tongayi Chirisa as Cheetor
John DiMaggio as Stratosphere
Peter Dinklage as Scourge
David Sobolov as Battletrap
John DiMaggio as Transit
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez - Nightbird

Ramos previously told Distractify of his new role: "[We're] really expanding and extending this world — we’re expanding this universe, and you know, I'm excited… I'm excited for people to feel that. Even the robots are diversifying as animals."

Fishback, meanwhile, has spoken of the importance of her casting, explaining to Elle: "I always wanted to do something like [it] but I’ve never seen myself represented in movies like that. So when it first came up I didn’t even want to audition. I didn’t know if the chance was real for me."

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts plot

The plot for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is based on the Beast Wars storyline, which brings the Maximals, the Terrorcons, and the Predacons into the fold, with the new movie being set a few years after the last film, Bumblebee.

Following the events of Bumblebee, the battle with the Deceptions has continued in the background but comes to the forefront when an artifact researcher (Dominique Fishback) and an electronics expert (Anthony Ramos) find something that changes everything.

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Further plot details are being kept under wraps – but if the trailers are anything to go by, it's going to be epic.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts trailer

The latest trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts was released in April.

Watch it below!

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is released on 9th June 2023 (7th June in IMAX).

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