Transformers: Metal Guardians

 is an upcoming American live-action/CGI-animated action-adventure-science fiction film, being based on the  toyline by Hasbro. The film is produced by TBD and directed by TBD. The film is a co-production between Allspark Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and Warner Animation Group and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, being released on TBD.

Plot
A scientist encounters a group of robot-like aliens known as Autobots, discovering that their sworn enemies are planning on turning Earth into a new Cybertron.

Live-action

 * John Boyega as Dr. Luke Mason
 * TBD as Malinda Summers
 * Mark Hamill as Jonathan Williams
 * China Anne McClain as Lacy Mason
 * Jenny Slate as Hailey Hunter
 * Lin-Manuel Miranda as Duke Storm

Voice cast

 * Idris Elba as Optimus Prime
 * Tom Holland as Bumblebee
 * Scarlett Johansson as Arcee
 * Chris Pratt as Jazz
 * TBD as Hound
 * as Megatron
 * Matthew McConaughey as Starscream
 * Frank Welker as Soundwave
 * Joel Egerton as Shockwave
 * Tom Hiddleston as Steeljaw
 * TBD as Ultra Magnus

Animation
The animation of the characters is handled by Reel FX Animation Studios, using the same techniques used by the Matthew O'Callaghan-directed CGI Looney Tunes theatrical shorts. As a result, the characters retain their design. Reel FX also animated the critically-acclaimed film adaption of Collin the Speedy Boy in 2020.

Critical reception
The film recieved generally positive reviews from critics.