Unleashing the Maximals in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts - Exclusive First Look

The highly anticipated Transformers: Rise of the Beasts film franchise has at last brought beloved characters from the animated Beast Wars television series to the live-action screen. In an exclusive Featurette presented by Screen Rant, Director Steven Caple Jr. and stars Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback share their insights on the Maximals, the Autobots' newest and strongest allies in the upcoming movie.

Meet the Maximals squad, famous for their appearance in the animated Beast Wars series. Leading the pack is Optimus Primal, whose portrayal in the film is a sight to behold, resembling a gorilla. Joining him is Airazor, whose design is inspired by the peregrine falcon, and Rhinox, whose live-action adaptation has always intrigued fans. Rounding out the group is Cheetor, a wise-cracking, speedy Cybertronian modeled after a cheetah. Don't miss our reveal of the stunning Cheetor movie figure!

The new featurette for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts hints at a thrilling collaboration between the Autobots, led by the legendary Optimus Prime, and the Maximals. This is a significant development as it occurred later in the Beast Wars series due to an unforeseen twist in the timeline. The film takes place in the 90s, and this is when the Maximals enter the fray.

Beast Wars enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the inclusion of more characters from the show, particularly the beloved Dinobot. Personally, I have a soft spot for Tigatron.