Transformers One opened up a new world of opportunities for possible animated Transformers films, showing how valuable the medium could be for the somewhat stagnant sci-fi franchise in recent years. Transformers One finally tells the much-requested story of D-16 and Orion Pax's humble origins on Cybertron as close friends and Energon miners before they fell out, taking opposite sides in an ideological divide as Megatron and Optimus Prime. This new side of Transformers mythos opens doors to new possibilities in the franchise's films.
It is true that the box office Transformers One was quite disappointing, which means that the real likelihood of a new animated feature film set in Transformers universe being made is, unfortunately, almost nil. Still, it is fascinating to speculate about where the continuity established by Transformers One could go after the initial civil war to Cybertron. Of the many Transformers cartoons that have come and gone over the years to stories already adapted once by Michael Bay's live-action films, there are plenty of possible directions that animated films could develop into, given the chance.
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A direct sequel
Transformers One still has plenty of gas left in the tank
When the time comes Transformers OneThe end of gives way to the closing credits, Orion Pax officially became Optimus Prime and D-16 officially became Megatron, forming the Autobots and Decepticons factions, respectively. Gaining control of Iacon City, Optimus mercifully chooses to spare Megatron's life, banishing him and his High Guard to the outskirts of Cybertron. While Megatron ominously warns Optimus that things aren't over, it's very likely that the Decepticons are just licking their wounds, biding their time to gather forces and lay siege to the city in an act of all-out war.
That alone is a tempting premise for a new Transformers movie, with the iconic warring factions now firmly established and Optimus and Megatron's respective journeys essentially concluded. Continuing with a still-set sequel to Cybertron would give the new continuity more time to establish important new Autobots like Ratchet, Jazz, Wheeljack, and Ironhide, while also giving more screen time to fan-favorite Decepticons like Starscream, Shockwave, and Soundwave. A second war story that essentially leads into the brilliant Cybertron opening sequence of Bee It would tie the films together well.
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The Dinobots and the Ravager
Could make suitable appearances as both sides' first allies
Ahead of the second showdown between Optimus Prime and Megatron, it makes sense that both the Autobots and Decepticons would be on the lookout for valuable new allies, especially once they arrive on Earth. On behalf of the Autobots, the Dinobots would be a good place to start. But instead of Michael Bay's film origin, which saw the prehistoric warriors as a pre-existing Cybertronian diaspora that is forcibly tamed by Optimus, an animated Dinobots film could follow its origin in the '80s cartoon. Here, the Dinobots would be created by Wheeljack as a pet project, taking inspiration from real dinosaurs.
Meanwhile, the Decepticons could respond to their fierce new enemies with some new recruits of their own, the steadfast Constructicons, built from the ground up as hollow Decepticon bodies brought to life by the Creation Matrix. The Constructicons are notable for their ability to combine into the mighty Devastator, a sight that would be unimaginably impressive in the elegant art style of Transformers One3-D animation. Just like in the G1 animated series, the Dinobots and Constructicons could compete as the latest additions to Cybertronian warfare.
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Unicron could cast a shadow on Earth
Instead of being the Earth itself
As dangerous as Megatron and his Decepticon ideology are, the Transformers The universe is full of far more existential threats than any petty political dispute could encompass. Enter Unicron, one of the most powerful Transformers ever introduced in the series, who appears often as a recurring villain in several Transformers continuities. A massive Transformer with godlike power, Unicron is like Galactus from Fantastic Four fame, a world-devouring alien that is capable of transforming into a planet. The danger of such a being could force Optimus and Megatron to work together once again.
Unicron has appeared twice in live-action films, in one instance serving as a distant master served by the main antagonist and another time acting as a hidden secret of Earth itself. For once, it would be nice to see Unicron actually represented as a present, speaking character with an active role in the story, rather than a distant force of nature who serves as a vague secondary threat as part of other villains' plans. Even better if his companion and literal orbiting moon, Dead End, is at his side serving as a fateful minion.
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A Sky Lynx Space Opera
Could further explore the far reaches of the Transformers cosmos
Having the entire Transformers One taking place on Cybertron was a great start to the film's new animated continuity, avoiding the often terrible and poorly developed human characters and avoiding Earth altogether. Perhaps the franchise could continue this trend by bringing to the stars a space opera comedy disguised as Guardians of the Galaxy films with the help of a unique Autobot. After all, there are more planets in Transformers universe than just Earth and Cybertron, populated with all types of life forms, neither human nor Cybertronian.
This could be achieved thanks to the Autobot Sky Lynx, a huge Transformer with a strange quadruped robot shape that can transform into a huge space shuttle capable of carrying passengers. It would be a delight to see Sky Lynx taking off into the far reaches of the cosmos, perhaps with a plucky team of lesser-known Autobot characters, in search of some ancient all-powerful MacGuffin like the All-Spark. This could even be an opportunity for the Transformers One Bumblebee from continuity to lead his own mission as an Autobot lieutenant, stepping out of Optimus' shadow.
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A real Beast Wars movie
To make up for what Rise of the Beasts lost
The latest live-action Transformers film, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, first introduced the concept of Maximals, animal-shifting Cybertronians, preferring alternative organic forms based on the nature of Earth rather than typical planes and cars. Maximals were originally introduced in Transformers Beast Wars continuity, well known and highly regarded in the fandom due to the debut of the 3-D animated series of the same name. But there are many elements of this central story that Transformers: Rise of the Beasts I really missed it Beast Wars film could cover.
Namely, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts neglected to include the Decepticons' equivalent of the Maximals' Autobots, with interesting designs like Waspinator and Scorponok not making the final version. Considering how integral an aspect is to even gaining the ability to Transform Transformers One, It would be a pleasure to see a film exploring the different applications of transformation gears in the animal kingdom, with the same treatment as an animated film. Unfortunately, considering the consecutive box office failures of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Transformers One, this is very unlikely.
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A destructive film
The elite task force of Autobot commandos
Speaking of the Autobots' more obscure splinter subfactions, the idea of ​​a Wreckers-centric film brims with potential. The Wreckers appear in many continuities as the elite strike force of the Autobots' special operations commandos, taking on more dangerous and secretive jobs than any other Transformer to bear the red sigil. With cool, well-armed characters like gun-toting Roadbuster, nervous giant Broadside, or steadfast leader Springer, the Wreckers have no shortage of lesser-known Transformers to impress audiences.
The Wreckers actually appeared once before on the silver screen in Transformers: Dark of the Moondepicted as talented engineers and soldiers from Cybertron who don't let much slip about the Autobot's secret base”because they are idiots“, according to US Director of National Intelligence Charlotte Mearing. This wasn't the best demonstration of the Wrecker's personalities or capabilities, but it at least whetted the appetite for the idea of ​​a film centered entirely on the Autobots' deadliest squad. It would be fun to see the Wreckers tackle a mission that Optimus might not have the stomach for.
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Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime
Another coming-of-age film to continue the theme
Although Bumblebee is best known as Optimus Prime's second-in-command and best battle companion thanks to the G1 cartoon and Michael Bay films, an entire generation of Transformers fans grew up with another yellow speedster as the series' basic second fiddle. Enter Hot Rod, a brash and impulsive Autobot with a sleek sports car alt mode. After the controversial death of Optimus Prime in 1986 Transformers: The Movie, In the original, fully-animated Transformers film, Hot Rod assumes his Matrix of Leadership and becomes Rodimus Prime, the new leader of the Autobots.
Like Rodimus Prime, Hot Rod struggles to fill his predecessor's shoes, going from an arrogant, overconfident daredevil to a timid leader unable to trust his own wisdom. This would be an excellent character arc for a new animation Transformers film that will follow the events of Transformers One. Considering how comical Keegan Michael-Key's Bumblebee is in this continuity, using Hot Rod as a more genuine second-in-command and successor to Chris Hemsworth's Optimus after a tragic death could make for a deliciously powerful story.
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A sea adventure with a tidal wave
Transformers haven't yet ventured into the open ocean
Over the years, the many live-action Transformers the films left few stones unturned in terms of secondary themes. Of the grandeur of fantasy Transformers: The Last Knight for adventures in the jungle Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and even 80s police fun Bee, few scenarios were left unexplored by pre-existing films. The only glaring exception is the idea of ​​maritime navigation Transformers film, which has not yet been formulated by any cinematic continuity.
A coastal adventure could provide a valuable opportunity for the Autobots and Decepticons to use rarely seen aquatic alternate modes, with a valuable artifact like the All-Spark perhaps falling into Earth's oceans. The setting would be perfect for obscure but cool Transformers never before seen on the big screen, like the gigantic Decepticon Tidal Wave, who transforms into an entire battleship, or the shark-like Predacon Sky-Byte. If the Transformers One timeline is to go to Earth, why not explore the 75% of the planet that has not been approached by others Transformers films?