Transformers One
The story of a friendship that became Cybertron's greatest war.
IMDb rating as of November 2026; see the link for the current value.
Facts
- Year
- 2024
- Type
- Animated
- Director
- Josh Cooley
- Composer
- Brian Tyler
- Studio
- Paramount Animation
Plot
Main event: How friends Orion Pax and D-16 became Optimus and Megatron.
Long before the war, Orion Pax and D-16 are best friends working as miners deep beneath Iacon. They cannot transform because they lack transformation cogs. Venturing to Cybertron's surface, they discover that the ruler Sentinel Prime has hidden a terrible truth about the fate of the Primes and a pact with the planet's enemies. The power and truth they gain change them in different ways: Orion becomes Optimus Prime, and D-16 becomes Megatron.
Archive review
What works
- The friendship of Orion Pax and D-16 slowly turning into enmity — the franchise's strongest drama.
- A vivid, carefully imagined Cybertron.
- A good mix of humour for kids and serious themes for adults.
What doesn't
- The first half is too lightweight at times.
- A few supporting characters stay sketchy.
Who should watch: For everyone — newcomers and long-time fans who want to understand Optimus and Megatron.
Verdict — 9/10. The best Transformers film in a decade: emotional, beautiful and smart.
This is the Archive editorial opinion, not audience reviews.
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