Transformers One (2024) has been well-received, standing out as a refreshing take on the franchise. Critics have praised the film for its deeper emotional focus, exploring the origins of Optimus Prime (Orion Pax) and Megatron (D-16) on their home planet, Cybertron. This prequel delves into their former friendship and eventual rivalry, portraying them as complex characters with real motivations.
The film shifts away from the typical action-heavy format, offering a more narrative-driven, character-focused experience. The voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth as Optimus and Brian Tyree Henry as Megatron, has been commended for their performances. Additionally, the humorous banter, especially from characters like Bumblebee (B-127, voiced by Keegan-Michael Key), adds a lighter tone to the film.
Transformers One is currently pacing lower than expected for a $26M opening off a $9.7M first day (inclusive of $3.36M previews) at 3,978 theaters. Clearly the Josh Cooley directed Paramount Hasbro Entertainment movie is skewing family, and the question remains whether more come out tomorrow.
Overall, Transformers One is being regarded as one of the best entries in the Transformers universe, praised for its strong storytelling and emotional depth.
Transformers One has performed well both in India and internationally. The film is expected to gross around $26 million in the USA over its opening weekend, having already collected $9.7 million on Friday.
Transformers One Worldwide Box Office Collection:
The film is on track to achieve significant success globally, with strong early returns from key international markets, including the USA.
Transformers One India Box Office Collection:
On Day 1, the movie earned approximately ₹0.85 crore (net) according to trade figures. Despite being an animated film, it has opened reasonably well in the Indian market.
The combined global and Indian performance indicates a positive start for the movie.
“Disney Transformers One” has underwhelmed so far, but its 17% increase over last Friday remains encouraging, especially for an Disney Transformers Oneal animated film with a production budget of only $70 million.
