Transformers 7: Epic Villain Plans Make Thanos Look Weak

Director Steven Caple Jr. has big plans for Unicron's future in the Transformers franchise after the character's live-action debut in the upcoming film, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The movie, which follows a group of Brooklynites caught in a battle between various factions of Transformers, stars Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback. In a recent interview, Caple Jr. discussed his ideas for Unicron's role in future installments, expressing a desire for the villain to have a significant impact on the franchise moving forward.

I eagerly brought Unicron to life. It was my utmost desire to witness Unicron's grandeur in a live-action film, and I'm not afraid to admit that I envision him as the primary antagonist for the next two or three installments. Earth has been the focal point for quite some time now, and I believe it's high time we explore the vastness of the universe. Different planets and Transformers await us, and all we need is the perfect team and a suitable mode of transportation. This is just the beginning, the foundation of something truly extraordinary.

Caple Jr. Is Right About Transformers' Future After Rise of the Beasts

While the Transformers franchise predates the kaiju-themed films, it shares a similar weakness with Legendary's MonsterVerse in its struggle to balance immersive human stories with the epic action of its colossal robotic characters. Although Shia LaBeouf's Sam Witwicky provided an enjoyable hero in the original Transformers, subsequent sequels suffered from convoluted plots and increasingly poor writing, resulting in action scenes that failed to captivate audiences.

Fans of the Transformers franchise have been eagerly awaiting a return to the space-set stories of the past in future installments. While 2018's Bumblebee received positive reviews for its coming-of-age story and sense of nostalgia, many still long for the epic tales of Cybertron's history and Optimus Prime's battles against villains like Unicron. Paramount has already announced Transformers One, an animated prequel exploring the origins of Cybertron, featuring an impressive cast including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, and Scarlett Johansson. With the potential for Unicron to be set up as a Thanos-level villain in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, fans are hopeful for the possibility of future space-set sequels.