Icons Unearthed: Transformers
- 2026
- Returning Series
- 1 season
The team look at the history of the Transformers, which began as a modest import toy and became a multi-billion dollar merchandise line that would inspire a multi-billion dollar film franchise.
Latest: Miniseries · 2026
View all seasonsE1. A Marvel-Ous Marketing Campaign
Apr 4, 2026 · 43m
In the '80s, Hasbro eyed Japan's transforming robots craze, and created their own story-driven line in collaboration with Marvel Comics to break into the US market.
E2. It's Over Prime
Apr 4, 2026 · 43m
Transformers soars in popularity, but Hasbro sidelines Marvel and kills off Optimus Prime to push new toys in a risky move that could make or break the franchise.
E3. The Odd Couple Transforming Hollywood
Apr 11, 2026 · 43m
Transformers were fading by the 2000s, but Steven Spielberg saw big-screen potential for the franchise and tapped Michael Bay, who doubted an '80s toy would be popular with a new generation.
E4. Roll out the Sequels
Apr 11, 2026 · 43m
When Transformers hits big at the box office, Paramount rushes a sequel amid a writers' strike, tight deadlines, and Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf dominating the tabloids.
E5. The Sword in the Energon Cube
Apr 18, 2026 · 43m
Michael Bay returns to the Transformers films with huge Hong Kong set pieces, but VFX strain and convoluted medieval lore leave audiences groaning.
E6. Autobots Reboot!
Apr 18, 2026 · 43m
Michael Bay exits Transformers, leaving Paramount to reboot the franchise with two new directors who have to try to recapture the franchise's spark.
