How to Watch Transformers One – Showtimes and Streaming Status

Transformers One, the franchise's first-ever fully CG-animated movie, is an origin story with a star-studded voice cast led by Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, and Brian Tyree Henry. IGN's Transformers One review said it "is mostly content with half-hearted puns and barely legible Cybertronian battles that could have used some major transforming before rolling out."

If you're wondering how and where you can watch Transformers One this weekend, take a look at the info below.

How to Watch Transformers One – Showtimes and Streaming

Transformers One will screen in Early Access on September 14 before its wide release on September 20. To find when and where you can watch the movie near you, check the local showtime listings at the main theater sites below:

Early Access (Sept. 14)

• Fandango
• AMC Theaters
• Regal Theaters

Wide Release (Sept. 20)

• Fandango
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Regal Theaters

Transformers One Streaming Release Date

Transformers One will eventually be released on Paramount+, rather than Netflix or Disney+.

Paramount has yet to announce a streaming date for Transformers One. However, over the past two years, Paramount has brought its movies to its streaming platform 45-60 days after their theatrical debuts (except for the box-office hit Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One). Should Paramount stick with that cadence, you can expect Transformers One to hit Parmount+ in November.

What Is Transformers One About?

Transformers One is an animated origin story for two of the franchise's biggest characters. Here's the official synopsis from Parmamount:

Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

How to Watch Previous Transformers Movies

Those who want to watch or rewatch the previous Transformers movies can do so primarily on Paramount+. You can check out our full explainer on where to stream every Transformers movie for a full breakdown of where to watch each movie online in 2024.

Transformers One Cast

Transformers One was written by Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer, and Gabriel Ferrari. It was directed by Josh Cooley and stars the following actors:

• Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax
• Brian Tyree Henry as D-16
• Scarlett Johansson as Elita-1
• Keegan-Michael Key as B-127
• Jon Hamm as Sentinel Prime
• Laurence Fishburne as Alpha Trion
• Steve Buscemi as Starscream

Transformers One Rating and Runtime

Transformers One is Rated PG for sci-fi violence and animated action throughout, and language. The film runs for a total of 1 hour and 44 minutes including credits.

Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.