The war for Cybertron continues as Netflix has dropped the trailer forTransformers: War for Cybertron - Earthrise.It’s the second chapter of theTransformers: War for Cybertrontrilogy, and, no big surprise, the Transformers are heading to Earth. Before they get there, they must face the perils of extinction.
In the trailer, the Decepticons face a dying Cybertron and the Autobots are on a desperate mission not for victory but for survival. With the destruction of the life-giving Allspark, it is only a matter of time before the Transformers become extinct. With the future of the Transformers at stake, Optimus Prime must work with a mysterious group of Transformers, known as the Mercenaries.
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The first chapter in theTransformers: War for Cybertrontrilogy aired this past summer on Netflix asTransformers: War for Cybertron -Siege.Animated by Polygon Pictures and produced by Rooster Teeth,Siegegarnered praise for its visual spectacle and deep story, though it was criticized for its voice work, with several legendary actors being omitted from their titular roles. Coinciding with the release ofTransformers: War for Cybertroncame the announcement of a new series of Transformers toys at theHasbro Digital Event, which includes the return of the celebratedBeast Wars.
With theannouncement of aBeast Warsmovie in Januaryand the continuation of theTransformers: War for Cybertrontrilogy on Netflix,it’s clear that Hasbro is determined to resurrect theTransformersfranchise on the television front, especially after the success of the Bay-verseTransformersmovies. Having seenTransformers: War for Cybertron - Siege,there is great potential for where the series goes, especially as the series will see the return of theBeast Wars.However, it remains disappointing that no one at Netflix bothered to give Peter Cullen, Garry Chalk, or Frank Welker a call to return to their roles as they became the voices of a generation.
Transformers: War for Cybertron - Earthrisestreams soon exclusively on Netflix.Transformers: War for Cybertron - Siegeis available now for streaming on Netflix.
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