Last week during CinemaCon,Transformers: The Last KnightdirectorMichael Bayteased that there are 14 moreTransformersmovies that Paramount is planning, which were developed through the massive writers room the studio put together. AfterTransformers: The Last Knighthits theaters, the next project coming out will be the studio’sBumblebeespin-off, which has been slated for release on July 30, 2025, withTravis Knight(Kubo and the Two Strings) set to direct.Michael Bay, who will be producing all of these spin-offs, recently confirmed that thisBumblebeemovie will be a prequel, with another report claiming that filming will begin in July.
MTVcaught up withMichael Bayduring CinemaCon, where he reiterated his previous statement that there have been 14Tranformers moviesalready written. When asked specifically about theBumblebeespin-off, the producer wouldn’t shed too much light on the story, but he did confirm it will be a prequel, and it will solely center on his character, which could mean that he is the only Transformer in the movie. Here’s whatMichael Bayhad to say below.
“It’ll go a little younger, and it will deal more with his character and it’s just about him.”
When asked when the movie would take place in the timeline, he would only say “Back,” confirming again that this will be a prequel. Back in January, producerLorenzo di Bonaventurateased that the upcomingTransformers: The Last Knightwill in fact connect to theBumblebee spin-off, although he wouldn’t offer any specifics. WithTransformers: The Last Knighthitting theaters on June 23, it’s possible we could get more answers about the Bumblebee spin-off through that movie, before production starts on the spin-off.
Travis Knight, who co-founded the stop-motion animation studio LAIKA and made his directorial debut with last year’sKubo and the Two Strings, is directing from a screenplay byChristina Hodson(Gotham City Sirens). She was part of Paramount’s writers room that includesRobert Kirkman(The Walking Dead),Art Marcum&Matt Holloway(Iron Man),Zak Penn(Pacific Rim 2),Jeff Pinkner(The Amazing Spider-Man 2),Andrew BarrerandGabriel Ferrari(Ant-Man),Lindsey Beer(Barbie,Ken Nolan(Black Hawk Down) andGeneva Robertson-Dworet(Tomb Raider). It is believed that these writers delved through all aspects of theTransformersmythology, including the original animated series and the comic books as well.
As for the July principal photography start date, that information was revealed by the production tracking website My Entertainment World, although it doesn’t specify where production will take place. While that start date forBumblebeehasn’t been confirmed by Paramount yet, if it is true, then we may start hearing casting updates in the near future. Previous reports have claimed that this spin-off will provideBumblebeewith anorigin story, perhaps explaining how he lost his capability to speak, although that has yet to be confirmed. Still, if production is happening within the next few months, we should be hearing soon.
