Fans go WILD over “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” New Trailer

Generations of fans have been enthralled by the “Transformers” franchise's heroes and villains ever since they first appeared on the screen. And possibly none more so than the “Beast Wars: Transformers” robots with animal themes. 

Additionally, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” will honor the beloved cartoon series while carrying on the “Transformers” saga. “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” the seventh film in the “Transformers” franchise, is directed by Steven Caple Jr. and is based on a screenplay by Darnell Metayer, Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, and Josh Peters. Many new characters will be introduced to the “Bumblebee” series in the next movie, which is a sequel to that movie.

There is much hope in this film, given how well-liked the “Beast Wars” characters are. Determining the release date, movie trailer, cast, characters, story details, and other pertinent information about “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” led us to compile this useful guide.

Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons: Who Are They?

The Maximals and the Predacons, who followed the Autobots and the Decepticons in the evolution of Cybertronians, were first featured in the late 1990s animated television series “Beast Wars: Transformers.” In contrast to the Autobots and the Decepticons, Maximals and Predacons change into animals and birds instead of vehicles.

According to the timeline of “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” both characters have been on Earth for a very long time, so we assume there have been some time-traveling antics. The film's primary antagonists, the Terrorcons, are frequently portrayed as a division of the Decepticons. They appear to be a separate squad that hunts Maximals and Autobots throughout the film.

During Brazil's Comic-Con Experience 2022, the first trailer for “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” was unveiled, giving us our first glimpses of the characters—both human and animal. 

Watch it in the clip above; for information, you might have missed, see our analysis of the trailer. The new release date for the film “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” is June 9, 2023, in the U.S.

Who Plays What Roles in “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts?”

Anthony Ramos, Luna Lauren Vélez, Dominique Fishback, and Tobe Nwigwe are all part of the “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts: cast. Peter Cullen, Pete Davidson, Peter Dinklage, Liza Koshy, Cristo Fernández, Michelle Yeoh, John DiMaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Ron Perlman are among the voices for the film that have been officially confirmed.

What Are the Transformers' 7 Main Characters?

Three groups of Cybertronians will appear in “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” among other characters. The following people will play the most significant roles in the film:

Then came the humans:

• Noah, a former military electronics expert who lives in Brooklyn with his younger brother and mother, is portrayed by Anthony Ramos. Noah's mom, Luna Lauren Velez, makes an appearance.

• Elena is an extremely talented woman who is an artifact researcher in a museum, and Dominique Fishback portrays her. Although Elena does a fantastic job in her profession, her boss frequently takes credit for it, which forces her to find a method to stand out.

The Transformers:

• The renowned Autobot commander Optimus Prime, voiced by Peter Cullen, turns into a 1987 Freightliner FLA semi-truck. This version of the heroic commander is relatively new to Earth. It is still in the course of becoming the Autobot we recognize and love, in contrast to the typical representation of Optimus as a stoic man who is the pinnacle of Marty Stu.

• An Autobot scout named Bumblebee was dispatched to Earth in the previous film. He changes into a 1970s Classic Chevrolet Camaro in yellow and black. Dylan O'Brien voiced the role in “Bumblebee.”

• Mirage, an Autobot with a silver-blue Porsche as his alternate form, is voiced by Pete Davidson. Mirage has been referred to as the renegade of the bunch and is fast and showy. He is the Autobot who establishes the closest bond with the fictional humans.

• Arcee, a female Autobot who is a fearless fighter and devoted soldier, is portrayed by Liza Koshy. She appears in the “Bumblebee” movie as a red-and-white Ducati 916 motorcycle, and Grey Griffin provides her voice.

• Wheeljack is an Autobot scientist and mechanic who, like Ratchet in the Michael Bay “Transformers,” is voiced by Cristo Fernández. He changes into a 1964 Volkswagen Classic Devon Camper van in brown and white. In Bumblebee, Wheeljack was voiced by Steve Blum.

The Maximals:

• The Maximals' leader, Optimus Primal, is voiced by Ron Perlman. Primal is Optimus Prime's spiritual heir in the Beast Wars storylines. He changes into an orangutan.

• Rhinox, a Maximal who is the team's brains and muscles, is voiced by David Sobolov. He only wants to ram things with his horn when he changes into a rhinoceros.

• A female Maximal named Airazor, voiced by Michelle Yeoh, is the center of the group and is characterized as being quite nurturing—until you cross her. She undergoes a peregrine falcon transformation.

• Cheetor is a Maximal and is, as you would have guessed, a cheetah.

Last but not least, The Terrorcons:

• Scourge, the head of the Terrorcons and a gadget freak, is voiced by Peter Dinklage. He turns into a black Kenworth JF logging truck and is the main adversary of the film.

• Nightbird, a female Terrorcon and Scourge's right hand, is voiced by Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. She becomes an R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R.

• Another Terrorcon is called Battletrap. He changes into a tow truck from General Motors, model C4500, in orange. David Sobolov provides his voice as well.