Having debuted a week beforeThe Wild Robot,Transformers Oneis being out-performed by that Dreamworks hit, but only just.Transformers Oneison the verge of passing its first major global box office milestoneafter having played in theaters for two full weeks. That being said, audiences appear to be voting in favor of the acclaimed DreamWorks hit, which has already grossed more than $100 million globally. Both animated movies debuted to near-universal acclaim, which will surely serve them well when they hit the home video market.
With $47 million domestically and another $49 million from overseas markets,Transformers One’scumulative global box office haul now stands at $97 million. It should be able to pass the coveted $100 million mark in a few days. Not counting 1986’sThe Transformers: The Movie, it’s still the lowest-grossing installment ofthe troubled franchise, whose heyday seems to be behind it. The Transformers films experienced major success a decade and a half ago whenMichael Bay’s live-action installments performed wonders globally.
Two of Bay’s five films generated over $1 billion worldwide. The franchise was rebooted in 2018 with a prequel titledBumblebee, directed by LAIKA’sTravis Knight.Bumblebeebecame the franchise’s best-reviewed film, and ultimately grossed over $460 million globally against a reported budget of around $100 million. Previous installments all cost around twice as much, as didBumblebee’s follow-up, last year’sTransformers: Rise of the Beasts. Directed bySteven Caple Jr., the film appeared to underperform, grossing less thanBumblebeeglobally.
The ‘Transformers’ Franchise Has Grossed Over $5 Billion Globally
Transformers Onedebuted even as Paramount mulls overa potential Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover. The movie is set on the planet Cybertron and tells the origin story of how the iconic Optimus Prime and Megatron became mortal enemies.Chris HemsworthandBrian Tyree Henryvoice the characters, withScarlett Johanssonvoicing Elita-1. The film is directed by Pixar veteranJosh Cooley, who last helmed the billion-dollar-grossingToy Story 4.
Like that film,Transformers Oneearned excellent reviews. The movie currently sits at a “fresh” 89% critic rating on the aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes. The film’s audience score is even better, at 98%.In his review, Collider’sJeff Ewingwrote that the film adds “complexity and new emotion to the characters and factions that franchise fans love.” Produced ona reported budget of $75 million,Transformers Oneis playing in theaters. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Transformers One
Transformers One explores the origins of the iconic Autobots and Decepticons on their home planet of Cybertron. Set against a complex backdrop of alliances and betrayals, the film delves into the formative events and key figures that shaped these legendary factions, leading to their epic conflict.
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