Transformers: Metal Guardians

 is an American live-action/CGI-animated action-adventure-science fiction film based on the  toyline by Hasbro, being directed by. It is produced by Allspark Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and Warner Animation Group and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, being released on TBD 2020.

Summary
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, with help from a human.

Live-action

 * Michael B. Jordan as Dr. Blake Michaels, a scientist who ends up to discover the Autobots and teams up with them to stop the Decepticons from destroying Earth.
 * Ben Schwartz as Curt Maxwell, TBD
 * as Agent Charles Morrison, an FBI agent who TBD.
 * as Andrea Davidson, the CEO of CyberMax Incorporated who TBD.
 * as Andrea Davidson, the CEO of CyberMax Incorporated who TBD.

Voice cast

 * Idris Elba as Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots who TBD.
 * Justin Timberlake as Bumblebee, the youngest of the Autobots who is partially optimistic TBD.
 * as Arcee, TBD
 * Kevin Hart as Jazz, TBD
 * as Hound, TBD
 * Benedict Cumberbatch as Megatron, the sadistic leader of the Decepticons who aims to TBD.
 * Robin Lord Taylor as Starscream, TBD
 * James Spader, Josh Brolin, Tony Todd, Hugo Weaving or TBD as Soundwave, TBD
 * John Krasinski as Shockwave, TBD
 * Tom Hardy as Steeljaw, TBD
 * TBD as Ultra Magnus, TBD

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, adding a realistic look. 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.

Sequel
See Transformers: Rise of the Fallen.