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. The film is a produced by Allspark Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and Warner Animation Group and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, being released on TBD 2020.

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, with help from a human.

Live-action

 * John Boyega as Dr. Luke Mason, a scientist who discovers the Transformers.
 * Zoe Saldana as Malinda Summers, Luke's assistant who also discovers the Transformers.
 * Charlie Day as Jonathan Pearce, a government agent who works with Luke.
 * China Anne McClain as Lacy Mason, Luke's teen sister.
 * Anna Kendrick as Hailey Hunter, the CEO of Athena Industries who ends up secretly forming an alliance with the Decepticons.
 * Chris Hemsworth as Duke Storm, Hailey's bodyguard and potential love interest.

Voice cast

 * Idris Elba as Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots.
 * Tom Holland as Bumblebee, TBD
 * Scarlett Johansson as Arcee, TBD
 * Chris Pratt as Jazz, TBD
 * Ben Affleck as Hound, TBD
 * Benedict Cumberbatch as Megatron, TBD
 * Robin Lord Taylor as Starscream, TBD
 * Frank Welker as Soundwave, TBD
 * as Shockwave, TBD
 * Tom Hiddleston as Steeljaw, 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.

Quotes
(Luke is shown as Hailey Hunter walks in) (he shows the Energon) (He places it in a model city and it glows) (he grabs the Energon and runs off) (He comes)
 * Hailey: Hello, Mr. Mason, you say you found something interesting that can help my company?
 * Luke: Yes
 * Hailey: What is it?
 * Luke: Not too sure. But I know it is extremely powerful.
 * Hailey: How?
 * Hailey: Wow… Will you give me credit for discovering this?
 * Luke: Uh, no.
 * Hailey: No, huh? What are you hiding?
 * Luke: Hiding? (laughs) What would I be even hiding?
 * Hailey: I don't know. But you're fired.
 * Luke: Fine. But I'm taking this.
 * Hailey: Duke?
 * Duke: Yeah?
 * Hailey: I want you to follow and kill Luke Mason. I must have that substance. At all costs.

(Optimus arrives)
 * Luke: What are you?
 * Jazz: My name is Jazz, I lead the Autobots.
 * Bumblebee: That’s not true!
 * Jazz: Quiet you!
 * Bubmblebee: How pathetic of you...
 * Arcee: Guys, stop!
 * Jazz and Bumblebee: Fine!
 * Luke: Hi?
 * Optimus: I'm Optimus Prime.
 * Bumblebee: The leader of the Autobots (fake coughs) Jazz.
 * Jazz: (laughs sarcasticaly) Very funny.
 * Luke: This got weird.
 * Bumblebee: it's easy to explain.
 * Luke: Then explain, you talking car-robot thingy.
 * Bumblebee: We came from the distant planet of Cybertron. It is inhabited by car-robot thingies like us.

(Hailey is shown drinking coffee. Suddenly, someone comes)
 * Hailey: Hello?
 * Megatron: Hello...
 * Hailey: What are you?
 * Megatron: I'm Megatron.
 * Hailey: Mega-what?
 * Megatron: Leader of the Deceptions.
 * Hailey: Okay… why are you here?
 * Megatron: I heard you are after a source of power.
 * Hailey: Yes.


 * Jonathan: Let me get this straight. You found a source of unlimited power, you found giant talking robots who can turn into cars, your former boss wants you dead and so do an evil talking robot?
 * Luke: Yes
 * Jonathan: I knew they were real!
 * Luke: Wait, you did?