The Epic Crossover Twist in 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Unveiled by Director and Producer

The upcoming movie Transformers: Rise of the Beasts unveils a thrilling new plot that introduces the Maximals as the Autobots' new allies in the fight against the Terrorcons and Unicron. However, the movie's ending holds a major surprise for fans as it teases a crossover with another popular brand. This surprise twist has opened up the possibility of a future Transformers-G.I. Joe movie crossover, as the ending of the latest Transformers installment in 1994 revealed Noah's recruitment by the G.I. Joe. In a recent interview with Variety, director Steven Caple Jr. and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura shared their thoughts on how this crossover concept could lead the franchise in an exciting and unexpected direction.

Di Bonaventura and Caple Jr. both acknowledge the importance of carefully incorporating fan-favorite elements into the film. Noah's character arc felt organic and relatable, rather than a forced inclusion for the sake of pleasing fans. Similarly, Caple Jr. is excited about the potential to expand the universe and introduce new entities and groups, including previously underutilized sections of the Joes. He is also curious about exploring beyond Earth in future installments.

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Di Bonaventura expressed his confusion over the possibility of the two parties not being on the same side, stating, "How could they possibly not be on the same side? We don't know, that is the truth." He anticipates some kind of allegiance forming between them and expects them to embark on a mission together, but acknowledges the need to decipher the details of both situations.

The crossover between Transformers and G.I. Joe has been a popular theme in comic books for many years. Typically, the two groups unite to battle the Decepticons, but Transformers: Rise of the Beasts promises to take this collaboration to the next level by establishing a deeper connection between Noah and the Transformers even before he joins forces with the G.I. Joes.

However, the crossover does come with some potential drawbacks. One issue is the absence of the pre-existing G.I. Joes, given that Transformers: Rise of the Beasts takes place long before any of its follow-up movies. This could be confusing for audiences who are familiar with the franchise. Nevertheless, future films could provide explanations for their absence and introduce them as part of a soft retcon for the entire universe.

On the positive side, the inclusion of the G.I. Joes offers an opportunity to expand the franchise's universe and explore new storylines. This is particularly relevant given the ending of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Additionally, the introduction of the G.I. Joes gives Noah a more personal storyline, which is challenging to achieve in a franchise centered around the Autobots. As a result, the inclusion of the G.I. Joes makes Noah feel more relevant and essential to the narrative, which will be crucial in future films.

Source: Variety