Remember that iconic robot series you watched back in the day, Transformers?
id="a-new-era-of-transformers">A New Era of Transformers:If you are a fan of Transformers, you have to see the new movie, Transformers One! This prequel to the beloved series is a nostalgic ride down memory lane that's packed with some seriously amazing visuals, and brings back that cool animated, era of the Transformers movie that everyone loved. And that's the first time a movie in this format has appeared since 1986!
Fans got to see a side of these iconic robots that's filled with so much history and heart, as well as those awe-inspiring epic fights! There were a bunch of cool storylines but this animated prequel explores a whole new take on their universe!
How Does Transformers One Do at the Box Office?
It seems the big-budget movies have all made massive amounts of money. The new release has brought a lot of excitement, especially in light of those incredible opening weekend numbers. The current earnings show $39.7 million at the domestic Box Office! That means that it is sitting at number 32 for the movies released this year in the North American box office! However, it's going strong internationally with $72.5 million and it's expanding to even more international markets!
The Amazing Cast:
Even those who might not know the names, have seen the famous faces behind these incredible performances that took "Transformers One to new heights!
These actors all came together, for an incredible film!
- You will get a whole new take on Optimus Prime, but this time voiced by Chris Hemsworth. This is one of the many stars who put this together for this movie. In earlier movies you saw Peter Cullen in the role, who's very famous for bringing "Optimus Prime" to life!
- Brian Tyree Henry stars in "Transformers One.", but as "Megatron.", and there have been other actors in his role.
- For Bumblebee, fans will love to see Keegan-Michael Key behind the voice. Key really captures that unique spirit of this robotic character.
- For Elita-1. It seems that Scarlett Johansson has lent her skills, making it even more amazing! This isn't her first foray into the big-screen, so this Transformers project looks very special for this Hollywood legend!
- Steve Buscemi was chosen to bring Starscream to life! It is great to have Buscemi bring back these fantastic characters with the most remarkable performances! He will really create those awe-inspiring scenes!
- Laurence Fishburne as Alpha Trion. What stands out with these roles is the depth that he brings, adding some powerful intensity!
- Jon Hamm as Sentinel Prime!
Transformers One's Opening Weekend
This is an impressive list of stars and their incredible work is the magic that has made this new Transformers Movie a hit!
This animated, prequel comes at a high price: $75-$147 Million in production costs. This animated prequel looks to be more complex to produce than many of the earlier live-action releases that everyone loves!
The movie saw huge success in North America, opening on its first weekend to $24.6 Million. But what about the global box office, it is over $39 million on its initial release weekend, an incredible feat, for sure.
Is This a New Kind of Transformers?
You have a whole series that's made millions! But you have to get some insight on how the Movies are different, and in some ways similar, that gives viewers a chance to really understand why the Franchise has become so iconic.
Fans got used to a big franchise, a big production, but the new installment appears to be performing at about the same pace as the release of "Elemental" from Pixar!
But it appears to be getting a second life! "Transformers One is gaining more popularity around the world and may be a Movie to really watch!
id="past-successes-at-the-box-office"> Past Successes At The Box OfficeThe movies that "Transformers One is trying to overcome include:
- Transformers from 2007, brought in a super amazing $709.7 Million at the worldwide box office.
- Fans will never forget Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, that had its massive debut in 2009 making over $836.3 Million.
- "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" hit the scene in 2011.
- It didn't stop there! "Transformers: Age of Extinction" made an impressive $1.1 Billion!
- You might also know, "Transformers: The Last Knight" (which had its release date back in 2017).
- That is just the beginning of this incredible franchise, the success hasn't ended, and for Bumblebee the total reached $467.9 Million.
- In 2023 the world was shown a remarkable spectacle for a Transformers film as "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts was released.
There's so much to appreciate as far as how the "Transformers" series is a smash hit!
Transformers One is really trying to catch up as its totals sit at $72.5 Million.
These are only early estimates and they might not show the real picture, and as the movie stays in theaters we'll see if it continues to climb up those "box office" charts! The series always makes those iconic moments so exciting, especially when you can see that even with its early earnings this animated movie is looking to be a new chapter in an epic universe that everyone loves! The Transformers series continues to make it through all these twists and turns and bring amazing movies, as this series comes out in a unique format! Fans will certainly have to keep an eye out, because these amazing robots have an interesting storyline, even with a nostalgic look that many people adore!
