Hasbro is teaming up with Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, to bring the classic The Transformers: The Movie back to cinemas in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
Overnight at San Diego Comic-Con the company’s announced that tickets for the re-release will go on sale on August 7, 2026. The companies also debuted a first look at an all-new post-credits cinematic chapter of the Transformers story, created exclusively for the theatrical event.
Watch a brand new trailer for the film in the player below:
Beginning 17. September 2026, on Transformers Day, one of the most influential animated films of the 1980s returns to theaters in stunning 4K and premium large format 4DX in the U.S. and U.K. This time, however, the story doesn’t end when the credits roll. For the first time ever, audiences will experience an exclusive addition that gives longtime fans and newcomers alike one more reason to see the film together on the big screen.
More than a chance to revisit an animated classic, this is a one-of-a-kind moviegoing event. From the newly restored presentation to the exclusive new chapter waiting after the credits, every moment is designed to reward audiences who experience it together and stay through the very last frame.
As part of Hasbro’s “Apology Tour,” a year-long campaign acknowledging the death of Optimus Prime in The Transformers: The Movie, the theatrical experience is expanding globally, with screenings across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Germany and the U.S., giving fans everywhere the chance to be a part of Transformers history. Additional markets to be announced.
Exclusive collectible concessions, including popcorn buckets, specialty drinkware and more, will be offered at participating theatres in the U.S. while supplies last. Check your local theatres for availability and potential purchase limits.
Tickets for The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary will be available online and at participating theatre box offices on 07. August (theatre locations are subject to change). For The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary artwork and photos, please visit the Fathom Entertainment asset page.
Fans counting down to the theatrical re-release can rock out to The Transformers: The Movie: The Soundtrack: The Reformatted Edition album, available now on major streaming platforms and vinyl, including the new single “Nothing’s Gonna Stand In Our Way” featuring Sebastian Bach, and its accompanying music video. Plus, shop Hasbro’s The Transformers: The Movie toy line, featuring The Matrix of Leadership premium electronic movie replica alongside Studio Series action figures inspired by the film.
