The Full Live-Action Transformers Timeline Explained (& Best Watch Order)
Here's a complete explanation of the timeline within the live-action Transformers movies and the best order to watch the films in chronological order.
Transformers
Transformers is a multimedia franchise consisting of movies, TV Shows, video games, and comics. The franchise centers on a race of humanoid robots called the autobots who must protect Earth from the Decepticons. Some of the most popular characters include Megatron, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee. In 2007, the first live-action movie in the franchise was released starring Shia Labeouf.
Transformers
- Created by
- Hasbro
- First Film
- Transformers (2007)
- Latest Film
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
- Upcoming Films
- Transformers One
- First TV Show
- Transformers
- Latest TV Show
- Transformers: EarthSpark
- First Episode Air Date
- September 17, 1984
- Cast
- Frank Welker , Peter Cullen , Corey Burton , John Stephenson , Jack Angel , Michael Bell , Dan Gilvezan , Casey Kasem , Christopher Collins , Shia LaBeouf , Megan Fox , Josh Duhamel , Tyrese Gibson , John Turturro , Rosie Huntington-Whiteley , Mark Wahlberg , Hailee Steinfeld , Anthony Ramos
- Character(s)
- Megatron , Optimus Prime , Starscream , Bumblebee , Mirage , Ratchet , Ironhide , Jazz , Sam Witwicky
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