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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a 2023 American science fiction action film directed by Steven Caple Jr.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a 2023 American science fiction action film directed by Steven Caple Jr. and set in the Transformers film franchise. It stars Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, with voice performances from Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Michelle Yeoh, Pete Davidson, Peter Dinklage, and others.

Plot and setting

The film continues the Transformers franchise with a story involving the Autobots, the Maximals, and the Terrorcons. It centers on Noah Diaz and Elena Wallace as they become involved in the conflict.

Cast and characters

The cast includes Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, and a large voice ensemble featuring Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Michelle Yeoh, Pete Davidson, Peter Dinklage, Colman Domingo, Liza Koshy, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and others.

Release and reception

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts premiered in 2023. Rotten Tomatoes lists a cast-and-crew page and film page for the title, but the provided results do not include a specific score or critic consensus.

Franchise connections

The film is part of the Transformers live-action film series and includes returning characters and lore elements from earlier entries, while also introducing the Maximals and Terrorcons.

Key facts

  • The film introduces human leads Noah Diaz and Elena Wallace, played by Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback.
  • It features Autobots, Maximals, Terrorcons, and a returning cast of franchise voice actors including Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime.
  • Notable voice roles include Ron Perlman as Optimus Primal, Michelle Yeoh as Airazor, Pete Davidson as Mirage, and Peter Dinklage as Scourge.
  • The story also includes new human characters such as Kris Diaz, Breanna Diaz, Reek, and Agent Burke.
  • The film was released in 2023.

Frequently asked questions

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts cast
The main cast includes Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Michelle Yeoh, Pete Davidson, Peter Dinklage, Colman Domingo, Liza Koshy, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, John DiMaggio, David Sobolov, Cristo Fernández, Tongayi Chirisa, Tobe Nwigwe, and Michael Kelly.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts release date
The film was released on June 9, 2023.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes has pages for the film and its cast and crew, but the provided results do not include a specific Tomatometer or audience score.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts post credit scene
The provided results do not describe the post-credit scene in detail; they only indicate that Agent Burke appears in the last scene before the end credits.
Is Transformers: Rise of the Beasts good
The provided results do not give a direct verdict or consensus on quality, so a neutral encyclopedia entry cannot confirm whether it is considered good.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts characters
Major characters include Noah Diaz, Elena Wallace, Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal, Mirage, Airazor, Scourge, Unicron, Nightbird, Arcee, Wheeljack, Cheetor, Rhinox, Kris Diaz, Breanna Diaz, Reek, and Agent Burke.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts
    Supports: Directed by, screenplay, release year, and principal cast and characters.
  2. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-date-news
    Supports: Cast list and character identifications for major roles.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/transformers_rise_of_the_beasts
    Supports: Film page and listed cast.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/transformers_rise_of_the_beasts/cast-and-crew
    Supports: Cast and crew entries.
  5. Dexerto — https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-cast-characters-2170256/
    Supports: Expanded cast and character list.
  6. Screen Rant — https://screenrant.com/transformers-7-rise-beasts-trench-cast-character-guide/
    Supports: Character guide and mention of post-credits-related scene context.