Transformers One Sets the Stage for Epic Cybertron War
The new animated film explores the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron's rivalry, drawing inspiration from past series.
Overview
- Transformers One reveals the backstory of how Orion Pax and D-16 become Optimus Prime and Megatron, respectively.
- The film's end credits sequence hints at an impending war between Autobots and Decepticons on Cybertron.
- Transformers One draws heavily from the 2010-2013 series Transformers: Prime, especially in portraying Optimus and Megatron as former allies.
- Director Josh Cooley was influenced by epic films like Ben-Hur and The Ten Commandments, aiming for a grand, mythic feel.
- Composer Brian Tyler returns to the franchise, bringing a cinematic and sweeping score reminiscent of his work on Transformers: Prime.