The seventh installment in the Transformers saga, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, will be broadcast for free on W9 on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 9:25 PM. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. (Creed III), this sci-fi blockbuster, released in theaters in 2023, marks a new chapter for the franchise by serving both as a reboot and a direct sequel to Bumblebee. The film stars Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, with a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Set in the early 1990s, the story follows Noah, a young New Yorker unwittingly caught in a conflict that threatens all of mankind. When the Autobots face a new cosmic threat, they must team up with a previously unseen faction in cinema: the Maximals, Transformer creatures that can transform into prehistoric animals.
This unlikely alliance seeks to stop a destructive force connected to Unicron and his emissaries, the Terrorcons, from laying waste to Earth. The story takes the characters on a worldwide journey—from Brooklyn to Peru—while laying the groundwork for a new narrative arc envisioned as the first chapter of a trilogy.
Produced by Michael Bay, but with a fresh perspective, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts takes on a more focused and human tone than some of its predecessors. Director Steven Caple Jr. emphasizes relatable characters and a clearer storyline, while still maintaining the signature high-octane mechanical spectacle that defines the franchise.
The film introduces several key characters set to shape the future of the franchise, including Optimus Primal, voiced in the original version by Ron Perlman, as well as the darker-toned villain, Scourge. In terms of continuity, Peter Cullen remains the iconic voice of Optimus Prime, the sole remaining voice from all the Transformers films since 2007.
The filming, partly shot in Peru with the support of PROMPERU, showcases breathtaking natural landscapes, including Cusco and its surroundings. This international scope amplifies the project's visual ambition, which boasts a budget estimated at around $200 million—maintaining the high standards of the franchise.
With its timeline, more approachable tone, and the introduction of the Maximals, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts appeals both to dedicated fans of the franchise and to newcomers exploring the universe. Its broadcast on W9 marks a new chapter in the TV rollout of this installment, positioned as a strategic reboot of the series.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Movie | 2023
In theaters on June 7, 2023
TV Broadcast: Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:25 PM on W9
Action, sci-fi | Duration: 2h08
Directed by Steven Caple Jr. | Screenplay by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber
Starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Vélez
Original Title: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Country: United States
Straddling the line between a confident reboot and a carefully managed continuation, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts offers a more story-driven and viewer-friendly take on the franchise, while still delivering the stunning visuals and mythological stakes that have made it a global phenomenon.
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