The Transformers franchise has been a popular and iconic series of toys, comics, and media for several decades.

So far there have been six “Transformers” movies have been released:

• “Transformers” (2007)
• “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (2009)
• “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” (2011)
• “Transformers: Age of Extinction” (2014)
• “Transformers: The Last Knight” (2017)
• “Bumblebee” (2018)
• Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on June 9, 2023

It features an array of characters that have captured the imagination of fans all over the world. Some of the most popular characters include:

• Optimus Prime: The leader of the Autobots, he is brave, wise and noble. He is often depicted as the hero of the series and the main protagonist.
• Megatron: The leader of the Decepticons, he is the main antagonist of the series. He is ruthless, power-hungry and is often depicted as the villain.
• Bumblebee: A small, yellow Autobot with a strong sense of loyalty and courage. He is a fan favorite and is often depicted as the comic relief.
• Starscream: A Decepticon jet, he is known for his ambition and his desire to overthrow Megatron as leader of the Decepticons.
• Soundwave: A Decepticon Communications Officer and one of the most loyal followers of Megatron.
• Ironhide: A tough and skilled weapons specialist, he is known for his bravery and his sense of humor.

Autobots’

Several of the Autobots characters have been featured in the live-action Transformers movies, including:

• Optimus Prime: The leader of the Autobots, played by actors such as Peter Cullen (in the original trilogy) and Mark Wahlberg (in the later movies).
• Bumblebee: A small, yellow Autobot, played by actors such as Mark Ryan (in the first trilogy) and Dylan O’Brien (in the later movies)
• Ironhide: A tough and skilled weapons specialist, played by actor John Turturro in the first trilogy
• Ratchet: An Autobot medic, played by actor Robert Foxworth in the first trilogy
• Jazz: An Autobot scout, played by actor Darius McCrary in the first trilogy
• Sideswipe: An Autobot warrior, played by actor Rachael Taylor in the second and third movies
• Arcee: An Autobot triple changer, appeared in the movie ‘Revenge of the Fallen’
• Wheelie: An Autobot spy, appeared in the movie ‘Revenge of the Fallen’
• Skids and Mudflap: A pair of Autobot twins, appeared in the movie ‘Revenge of the Fallen’
• Crosshairs: An Autobot sniper, appeared in the movie ‘Age of Extinction’
• Drift: An Autobot Samurai, appeared in the movie ‘Age of Extinction’
• Hound: An Autobot heavy weapons specialist, appeared in the movie ‘Age of Extinction’

Decepticons

Several Decepticons characters have been featured in the live-action Transformers movies, including:

• Megatron: The leader of the Decepticons, played by actors such as Hugo Weaving (in the first trilogy) and Frank Welker (voice in later movies)
• Starscream: A Decepticon jet, played by actor Charlie Adler in the first trilogy
• Barricade: A Decepticon police car, appeared in the first movie
• Blackout: A Decepticon helicopter, appeared in the first movie
• Scorponok: A Decepticon scorpion, appeared in the first movie
• Frenzy: A Decepticon communications expert, appeared in the first movie
• Bonecrusher: A Decepticon bulldozer, appeared in the first movie
• Brawl: A Decepticon tank, appeared in the second movie
• Grindor: A Decepticon helicopter, appeared in the second movie
• The Fallen: A Decepticon Prime, appeared in the second movie
• Soundwave: A Decepticon communications officer, appeared in the third movie
• Shockwave: A Decepticon scientist, appeared in the third movie
• Lockdown: A Decepticon bounty hunter, appeared in the fourth movie
• Galvatron: A Decepticon leader, appeared in the fourth movie