The franchise was first launched with theTransformerstoy line, which led to the popular 1980s animatedTransformerstelevision series.

The show revolved around the conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons continuing on Earth in the year 1984.

Sam’s story continued inTransformers: Revenge of the FallenandTransformers: Dark of the Moon.

D-16 / Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry) and Orion Pax / Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) become enemies in Transformers One

The franchise now pivots back to animation with Josh Cooley’sTransformers One, and takes the story back to Cybertron.

While a directRise of the Beastssequel has yet to be greenlit, aTransformersandG.I.

Joecrossover has been confirmed, which was set up byRise of the Beasts.

Lizzy Caplan as Lula posing in a mirrored room in Now You See Me 2

In Sam’s absence, Cad becomes the series' new protagonist.

Despite several unresolved storylines,The Last Knightmarks the final chronological film in the ongoingTransformersfranchise.

Watching in release order flows better and provides more insight into theTransformersfranchise evolution.

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Transformers is a multimedia franchise consisting of movies, TV Shows, video games, and comics.

The franchise centers on a race of humanoid robots called the autobots who must protect Earth from the Decepticons.

Some of the most popular characters include Megatron, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee.

Sam Witwicky in front of Optimus Prime, Cade Yeager, Tessa Yeager, and Shane Dyson

In 2007, the first live-action movie in the franchise was released starring Shia Labeouf.

Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld) and Sam (Shia LaBeouf) stand to the side of Bumblebee and Optimus Prime

Elita-One (Scarlett Johansson) smiling in Transformers One

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Transformers is a multimedia franchise consisting of movies, TV Shows, video games, and comics. The franchise centers on a race of humanoid robots called the autobots who must protect Earth from the Decepticons. Some of the most popular characters include Megatron, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee. In 2007, the first live-action movie in the franchise was released starring Shia Labeouf.

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