So what's next for the Transformers movie franchise? Should the next movie installment be a sequel, a prequel, a reboot, or should they shift over to a different story arc? Who will take over the project now that Michael Bay and Shia LaBeouf both stated that Transformers 3 would be their last. These are questions that people like myself are asking now.
Should they continue with a sequel, I would imagine that they'd follow the concept from the animated movie version of Transformers. This would be a good opportunity to introduce new characters such as: Unicron, Galvatron, Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, Dinobots, Cyclonus Scourge, and the Sweeps to name a few. If you've seen the movie, then you know that Unicron converts Megatron into Galvatron. Optimus Prime dies and passes down the Matrix of Leadership to Ultra Magnus. Unicron sends Galvatron and his minion to destroy the Matrix. He defeats Ultra Magnus and obtains the Matrix in hopes that he can use it against Unicron, but his attempt failed. In the end, Hot Rod becomes Rodimus Prime after retrieving the Matrix and uses its power to defeat Unicron. In my honest opinion, this story would be a perfect way to continue and would make sense if they want to resurrect Megatron (again!).
How about a prequel? I'm not a huge fan of moving backwards. If they do, maybe they can start the story by explaining how the war began between the Transformers. It should also take place in the planet Cybertron. This means no humans in the movie, just strictly robots fighting in their home planet. A great source to study would be Transformers: War for Cybertron video game. Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers:_War_for_Cybertron for more information. If they can turn this game into a movie, I'm sold.
What do you think about a reboot? My answer: Please no. Not only is it too soon, but you can't discredit Michael Bay. Not that I'm saying that he did a fantastic job, but he did better than other directors when it came to making a trilogy (e.g. Spider-Man 3, X-Men: The Last Stand).
Do you think it's time to switch Transformers into Beast Wars? This series takes place in the future after the original series. The Autobots are known as the Maximals, and the Decepticons are known as the Predacons. The planet that they inhabit is full of raw Energon. This proves to be poisonous to them in robot form and for protection they are forced to transform into animals. The majority plot involves interacting with artifacts from an alien race known as the Vok. It would be interesting to see how they can turn this series into a movie.
Take a look at what Hasbro's CEO Brian Goldner had to say about continuing Transformers.
http://www.movieweb.com/news/will-transformers-4-happen-without-michael-bay
Also, will rumors circulate about Steven Spielberg directing the next Transformers movie.
http://www.movieweb.com/news/exclusive-steven-spielberg-may-direct-transformers-4
What are you thoughts? Place your vote in the Transformers poll.
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