Transformers: Hybrid

Transformers: Hybrid would be a 2031 computer-animated sciemce-fiction film based on the Transformers toyline by Hasbro. Directed by Ant Ward and Nicole Dubuc from a screenplay by Christina Hudson, the film stars the voices of Ramya Pandian, Anil Kapoor, Peter Cullen, Zeno Robinson, Grey DeLisle, Phil LaMarr, Jess Harnell, Corey Burton, and Liza Koshy. The film centers on Cybertronian/Human hybrid Sari as she finds herself in the middle of a war between Autobots and Decepticons.

Development on the film would begin by early 2027, with Ward and Dubuc attached after their work on the series Transformers: Earthspark. The duo wanted the film to center on Sari from Transformers: Animated due to the "emotional potential her hybrid status possesed". The film's cast would be announced in early 2030. Animation services would be provided by Sony Pictures Imageworks.

Transformers: Hybrid would be released in December 25, 2031, to generally positive reviews for its themes, animation, and vocal performances. The film would also earn 540 million follars at the boxoffice, over a budget of a 100 million dollars.

Voice cast

 * Ramya Padian as Sari Sumdac, a young cybertronian/human hybrid who becomes torn with her nature after learning her origins. Director Nicole Dubuc said they wabted to preserve the lightheartedness of the original version "while being just a little bit somber" after discovering her origins. She also said the filmmakers wanted her arc to be sn allegory for biracial childs
 * Anil Kapoor as Isaac Sumdac, a scientist and Sari's adoptive father. Kapoor saod the revelation of Sari's origins brings "tension" to their relationship, which leaves Issac worried about their bond.
 * Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots. According to Dubuc, Prime grows into a second fatjer figure for Sari, and that he holds "a lot of guilt" for bringing the Decepticons to Earth.
 * Zeno Robinson as Bumblebee, Optimus' second-in-command and Sari's best friend. Robinson described Bee and Sari's relationship as "the heart" of the film, and that Bee "grows into a role he was not prepared to: a brother".
 * Grey DeLisle as Arcee, the Autobots' strategic leader. DeLisle described Arcee as "the badass mother Sari never had".
 * Phil LaMarr as Rachet, the Autobots' head medic.
 * Jess Harnell as Bulkhead, the Autobots' expert in weapons.
 * Charlie Cox as Smokescreen: An Autobot rookie. Cox called Smokescreen the comic relief of the film, but also said he is "very excited of working with this crew and wants to prove himself".
 * Corey Burton as Dropkick, a Decepticon enforcer.
 * Liza Koshy as Shatter, a Decepticon scientist sent to capture Sari.

Additionally, Steve Blum reprises his role as Starscream, the Decepticons' second-in-command. Dee Bradley Baker provides the vocal effects of Decepticon spy Ravage. Ray Porter makes a cameo in a mid-credits scene as Megatron.

Television special
A TV special, titled Transformers: Hybrid Tests, would be released in December 2032. Ward and Dubuc would executive-produce the special, with Sung Shin directing and A.C. Bradley writing, while the film's cast would reprise their roles. The special would center on Sari testing her abilities with Rachet, only to face off against Insecticons.

Sequel
A sequel would be announced shortly after the film's critical and commercial success, with Dubuc and Ward returnimg as directors and Hudson returning as writer. By February 2033, Robinson would confirm he is set to return as Bumblebee, with Cullen and Griffin confirming their returns shortly after. By December 2033, the film's title would be announced as Transformers: Hybrid Origins, with most of the first film's cast returning.

Trivia

 * This is the first theatrical Transformers film since The Transformers to feature Bumblebee in a fully speaking role.
 * This is the first appearance of Sari snd Idaac Sadmac outside of Transformers Animated.