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Optimus Prime Awakening

2026Movie12 min

Animation
77
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, deeply moving animated movie about the future and war, with standout performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs.

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Story

An animated epilogue to The Transformers: The Movie (1986) and the final performance of Peter Cullen.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Tribute
  • Legacy Finale
  • Emotional Closure
  • Classic Transformers Style
  • Peter Cullen's Swan Song
  • Sci-Fi War Drama
  • Fan Service
  • Bittersweet Farewell

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Joshua Wassung
Written by
Ryan Parrott
Produced by
Zev Foreman, Cyrus Warner
Music by
Bobby Krlic

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 17, 2026 · 12 min · Violence

Released
September 17, 2026
Runtime
12 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Optimus Prime Awakening worth watching?"

Questions about Optimus Prime Awakening

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Optimus Prime Awakening worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77.

Is Optimus Prime Awakening okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Optimus Prime Awakening plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Optimus Prime Awakening?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.