Transformers 8: Rise of Unicron (2025)
Transformers: Rise of Unicron is set to be the most ambitious installment in the franchise, continuing the saga with a thrilling expansion of the cinematic universe. Directed by Steven Caple Jr., who previously helmed Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, the film introduces Unicron, one of the franchise’s most formidable antagonists, while deepening the lore of the Transformers world.
Picking up after Rise of the Beasts, the Autobots, led by the iconic Optimus Prime, must face Unicron, the cataclysmic, planet-devouring force hinted at in the previous film.
The narrative delves into the ancient Cybertronian history, uncovering Unicron’s sinister connections to both Earth and the Transformer race. As Unicron threatens to consume the world, humanity’s darkest moment arrives, and the fragile alliance between Autobots and humans is tested in a desperate fight to prevent the apocalypse.
Peter Cullen returns to voice Optimus Prime, while Anthony Ramos reprises his role as Noah Diaz, whose bond with the Autobots grows stronger. Dominique Fishback also returns, bringing emotional depth and weight to the human perspective in this epic clash between worlds.
