Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Director Teases Epic Crossover with GI Joe Scene!

Hasbro worlds may finally collide on the big screen as Steven Caple Jr., director of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, eagerly anticipates the involvement of G.I. Joe in the franchise's future. This seventh installment serves as a sequel to the successful reboot Bumblebee, with Optimus Prime and the Autobots joining forces with Noah Diaz and Elena Wallace, along with the long-hidden Maximals, to thwart the plans of the Terrorcons to bring Unicron to Earth. With the film receiving high praise and grossing over $421 million, the future appears promising for the Transformers franchise.

To celebrate the release of the movie on home media, Screen Rant had an exclusive conversation with Steven Caple Jr., the director of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. During the interview, Caple Jr. expressed excitement about the G.I. Joe scene in the movie and hinted at "pretty cool stuff" to come from the potential crossover. Caple Jr. kept the exact plans for the future undisclosed. Find out more about what Caple Jr. shared below.

Screen Rant: I absolutely love it! The movie is fantastic. The chase scene in New York is definitely my favorite part. And the appearance of GI Joe at the end was absolutely amazing.

Steven Caple Jr.: I really appreciate that. We put a lot of effort into it, and I'm thrilled about the future of the franchise. There are so many possibilities for where it can go. The groundwork we've laid in this movie has allowed people to connect with the characters. It feels like we've even won back some fans who may have lost interest. I'm incredibly excited about what we can accomplish.

SR: I'm very excited to see what you do, especially like with that crossover stuff.

Caple Jr.: Yeah, same me too. Me too. No spoilers, but it's pretty cool stuff.

Can Transformers Revive The G.I. Joe Movie Franchise?

The scene in The Transformers: Rise of the Beasts that featured Anthony Ramos' character Noah being invited to join the Joes generated a lot of excitement among fans of Hasbro. They had long been interested in seeing a crossover between the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises. For years, there had been discussions about the possibility of combining the two, with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura pushing for it despite Paramount's reservations due to the previous poorly received movies from both franchises.

Now that the crossover is set to happen in the 2023 movie, many people are wondering if this concept can help breathe new life into the G.I. Joe film series. The franchise had struggled with negative feedback from the audience after releasing two disappointing films. In an attempt to emulate the success of the Transformers franchise, a soft reboot prequel called Snake Eyes was made, exploring the backstory of the ninja character before he joined the Joes. Originally, a direct sequel was planned, but the movie was ultimately a critical and commercial failure, leading to doubts about Henry Golding's future in the role.

Although Transformers: Rise of the Beasts may not have received the same level of critical acclaim as its direct predecessor, Bumblebee, it still earned a decent approval rating of 53 percent from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the third-highest rated film in the franchise. Additionally, audiences gave it an impressive 91 percent approval rating, making it the highest rated film out of all seven movies. With discussions underway for Caple Jr. to return for Transformers 8 and continue the plans for Rise of the Beasts to kick-start a new trilogy, there is hope that he and his creative team will finally steer the G.I. Joe movie franchise in the right direction.