The Transformers franchise is famous all over the world for its live-action movie saga spearheaded by Michael Bay and distributed by Paramount Pictures. These movies are one of Hollywood’s highest-grossing franchises, with continued success at the U.S. and international box office. In this guide, we'll show you how to watch the live action Transformers movies in order and where you can watch them all online.
Initially based on the Hasbro toys of the same name, the live action Transformers franchise includes 7 movies (so far). Michael Bay directed the first five movies released between 2007 and 2017, bringing his own brand of organized chaos (better known as 'bayhem') to the saga. The popular franchise follows the ongoing war between two alien races – Autobots and Deceptacons – which have the ability to camouflage themselves on Earth as modern day human technology such as vehicles and computers.
Alongside the franchise's most famous characters such as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron, the saga features many Hollywood stars such as Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Josh Duhamel and Sir Anthony Hopkins.
How to watch Transformers movies in chronological order
The Transformers fandom is divided when it comes to the best way to watch all of the movies in order. You can either watch them in the order they were released, or follow the events chronologically. According to the Transformers timeline, this is the chronological order:
- Bumblebee (2018)
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)
- Transformers (2007)
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
- Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
- Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
- Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
When watching the Transformers franchise in chronological order, you have to start with Bumblebee – which is set in 1987. The next movie is Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, which takes place in the mid-90s. After that, you can watch Transformers, which is set in 2007 – the same year it was released – and continue the franchise in its remaining release order because each movie takes place in the present day.
How to watch Transformers movies in release order
Some fans will still prefer to watch the Transformers movies in release order. Below you can find out how (and where) to watch every live action Transformers movie in the order they were released. This includes streaming information for services such as Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+ and many more. Autobots, roll out!
You can also use JustWatch to find where to watch the animated Transformers movies, such as Transformers: The Movie and Transformers One, as well as the classic cartoon TV series.
