This links back toThe Transformers: The Movie, which includes a similar scene.

Both scenes are strikingly similar, and even thematically connect in terms of establishing Starscream’s rivalry with Megatron.

In the latter movie, Starscream’s coronation is interrupted by the reborn Megatron, now called Galvatron.

Transformers One 2024 Film Official Poster

Galvatron kills Starscream, a fitting result of their rivalry throughout the film.

The scene inTransformers Onesees Megatron, still calling himself D-16, challenging Starscream.

Starscream standing tall in Transformers One (2024) next to Starscream from Transformers: The Movie (1986)

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Starscream from Transformers

Transformers One is an animated action-adventure movie that marks the first animated feature-length film for the series in decades. The film will be a prequel to the franchise, and will tell the story of Optimus Prime and Megatron in their early years, how they met, and a closer look at the war on their home planet, Cybertron.

Optimus Prime in Transformers One with Easter eggs

Transformers One Starscream in his robot form

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