Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Transformers One!
The film finally touches on the origins of the franchise, Transformers one director Josh Cooley opens up about the film's post-credits scene and what it means for the future. The first animated film of the franchise It has been shown in cinemas since 1986 Transformers: The MovieThe 2024 feature begins before the war for Cybertron begins, as young Orion Pax (Chris Hemsworth) and D-16 (Bryan Tyree Henry) embark on a journey that will change their fate forever. Transformers oneThe cast also includes vocal talents such as Keegan-Michael Key, Scarlet Johansson, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm.
with Transformers one Cooley broke down the film's post-credits scene, which saw the rise of Optimus Prime and Megatron debut in theaters and audiences. USA Todayand how this is a big step for the leader of the newly formed Decepticon faction. While the fact that Megatron's name was his faction for the film was an important point, it was debated when the team would be named in the film:
We knew it was important that he call them Decepticons at some point.
But ultimately, After seeing Megatron's complete collapse, Cooley decided the moment would have a greater impactexplains to the audience why they finally chose such a nasal name for their faction:
No one would go out and say that we are bad people! There was a way for him to be like, “We've been tricked, and we're not going to be taken for granted anymore. We're going to own it.”
What Does Megatron's Declaration Mean For Future Transformers Movies?
The War for Cybertron Could Be a Slow-Unfolding Disaster
Transformers one's Cybertron is not as peaceful a planet as it seemsHamm's Sentinel took Prime Energon to the Quintessons, thereby preventing the nation from transforming. The Sentinels' betrayal has killed all the Primes except for Fishburne's Alpha Trio until Orion, D-16 and his friends discover it, while D-16 wants to kill the Sentinel and take over the planet. the leader. After receiving Orion's Matrix of Leadership and becoming Optimus Prime, D-16 feels humiliated, leading him down a path of villainy.
Future movies may show Megatron's ruthless yet cunning side.
while Transformers one ended with the newly named Optimus promising to lead Cybertron into a new, but cautious, era of prosperity, with Megatron gathering his forces to take control. Finding themselves in exile, he takes the remaining members of the former High Guard and forms the Decepticons. And how it looks he was willing to let the then Orion perish, is ready to take all necessary steps to achieve his goal.
so that with the future Transformers one films are consideredMegatron may be cautious about planting the seeds of a cataclysmic war that will destroy Cybertron. Assuming the title of Decepticon, he and his forces may attempt to cast doubt on Optimus' leadership to create a unit, while challenging his own Chief status with Megatron's association with Megatronus. Future films may show Megatron's ruthless yet cunning side, slowly building up his forces as he prepares to strike and ignite the sparks of war.
We Get the Post-Credit Scene of Transformers One
Megatron Goes Down the Dark Path
Transformers one It serves as a fresh take on the franchise by exploring Megatron and Optimus Prime's initial friendship and how it ultimately ends due to their differing views of Cybertron. With the prequel giving a sympathetic portrayal of the Decepticon leader, Cooley's plan for a trilogy is sure to make him an even darker figure, especially as he leads the war for Cybertron and betrays the group he once considered friends. But, except Transformers one's box office picks after a modest opening weekend, this evolution may remain unexplored.
Source: USA Today