Facts
- Release
- movie · 2026-11-27 · Japan · 2026-09-14
- Release
- movie · September 17 · U.S. · 2026-10-05
- Release
- movie · 2026-09-17 · United States · 2026-09-11
- Release
- movie · 1986 · 2026-10-05
- Noted
- took 2nd on its first day with $1,052,609 · 2026-10-05
- Noted
- 7th for the September 18 to 20 weekend with $3,103,922 · 2026-10-05
- Noted
- Cumulative through September 20 was $4,156,531 · 2026-10-05
- Announced
- Tickets with merchandise go on sale September 14, 2026 · 2026-09-14
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Oct 20
threezero's MDLX Transformers line adds two figures modeled on the 1986 animated film's coloring, both now on preorder through Rakuten Books. Coronation Starscream stands about 20 cm with roughly 50 points of articulation and includes the crown, cloth cape, and detachable shoulder armor from the coronation scene. Hot Rod stands about 18 cm with roughly 46 points of articulation and carries a laser blaster, a blaster rifle, and eight interchangeable hands. The blasters combine into the Photon Eliminator.
Oct 5
The Transformers: The Movie 40th anniversary screening opened September 17 at 1,454 U.S. theaters, taking 2nd on its first day with $1,052,609 and 7th for the September 18 to 20 weekend with $3,103,922. Cumulative through September 20 was $4,156,531. Japan screenings will expand from 30 to 60 theaters.
Oct 3
The new live-action Resident Evil film opened at number one in the United States with an estimated $60 million, according to Box Office Mojo figures. It earned an estimated $48.3 million overseas for a global total of $108.3 million. Austin Abrams stars, Zach Cregger directed, and Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions produced. It opens in Japan on October 9.
Sep 25
Threezero opened preorders for two MDLX figures tied to the 40th anniversary of "The Transformers: The Movie": Hot Rod and Coronation Starscream. Both are non-transforming color variants of figures already released overseas, with design arrangement by threezero art director Kelvin Sau. Hot Rod is about 18cm with roughly 46 points of articulation and costs 14,350 yen at the threezero store; Starscream is about 20cm with roughly 50 points. Shipping is scheduled for Q4 2026.
Sep 14
The 1986 animated film The Transformers: The Movie will be released in Japanese theaters on November 27, 2026, distributed by Lawson United Cinemas nationwide. The 40th Anniversary Screening Executive Committee, made up of Double Inc. and e-Print Service Inc., organized the run with cooperation from Takara Tomy and Hasbro. Tickets with merchandise go on sale September 14, 2026. Commemorative visuals will be sold as merchandise, with updates on the official X account.
Sep 11
The Transformers YouTube channel posted a 30-second clip from the 12-minute "Optimus Prime: Awakening" animated short on Thursday. The clip is restricted from playing in Japan. The short plays after the ending credits in anniversary screenings tied to Fathom Entertainment and Hasbro's 4K re-release of The Transformers: The Movie, which opens September 17 in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Germany, France, Singapore, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Peru.