The Transformers: The Movie (1986, De Laurentiis Entertainment Group) is a litmus test for whether you are an OG fan. If you have not watched it at any point in your life so far, then it’s probably safe to say your Transformers fandom was the result of Michael Bay. But hey, no judging here.
Anyways, as part of the Transformers‘ 40th anniversary celebration, Hasbro is bringing the first Transformers movie, which was also the first-ever Transformers feature-length animated film, back to the big screen this May. Here’s what this special screening entails, straight from the horse’s mouth:
“TIL ALL ARE ONE: TRANSFORMERS 40TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT celebrates a legacy that began in 1984 and hasn’t stopped exciting fans for 40 years. This special cinema experience will take you back to the very beginning as the original voice actors team up for the first time in decades to revisit their characters and recreate the enduring magic of The Transformers. An exclusive behind-the-scenes table read appears on a split screen with the pilot episode, More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1, followed by the next three episodes in the first series. Experience the original Saturday morning cartoon for the first time on the big screen and relive its evolution over the years with a sneak peek of the new season of Transformers EarthSpark. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate 40 years of Transformers action, humor and legacy with fans of all ages at an anniversary event that is truly… More Than Meets the Eye!”
Screenings of The Transformers: The Movie will be held on May 15, 18, and 19 at select time slots and theaters. So, if you are interested in reliving your childhood at the good ol’ cinemas, then you may want to check out the ticketing information HERE to see if the movie’s available in your locality.
This is not the first time The Transformers: The Movie has been screened on the big screen since 1986. During the movie’s 35th anniversary, which was in 2021, it had a limited screening at select theaters in North America. In the same year, a 4K remastered Ultra HD + Blu-ray was also announced.
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