Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Takes the Franchise in Bold New Direction

Hailee Steinfeld, who starred in the 2018 entry of the Transformers franchise, Bumblebee, recently shared her thoughts on the upcoming film, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Unlike her film, which was directed by Travis Knight and set in 1987, the new installment takes place in the 1990s and features a brand new cast of characters. In an interview with THR, Steinfeld admitted that she never expected Bumblebee to receive a sequel, so there's no disappointment on her end that Rise of the Beasts isn't a direct follow-up.

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It's important to take things one step at a time, according to the speaker. They don't have a clear understanding of future plans beyond the present, but they've learned to focus on the task at hand and make it the best it can be. The speaker admits to getting ahead of themselves in the past, so they prefer to avoid that by concentrating on the present rather than worrying about what could happen in the future.

Bumblebee stands out as the most deserving Transformers movie to receive a direct sequel, owing to the captivating nature of Steinfeld's character. The film has received a remarkable 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing the scores of all other franchise movies. However, despite not being a failure by any means, Bumblebee's box office earnings of $468 million are the lowest in the franchise, which is likely the reason for the absence of a direct sequel.

There is potential for Hailee Steinfeld and John Cena to reprise their roles in a future Transformers film despite there not being a direct Bumblebee sequel. The timeline of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is not clear, but if a follow-up film takes place in the same era, it could explain Steinfeld's aging over the past five years. With the addition of new human protagonists in Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, a potential Transformers 8 could see Steinfeld and Cena teaming up with them. Director Steven Caple Jr. has hinted at the possibility of Unicron becoming a major villain in future films, which would require all hands on deck, including experienced characters like Charlie and Burns. While it is uncertain if Steinfeld will return after Rise of the Beasts, the possibility remains open.

Source: THR