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TheTransformersfranchise still only has a single moving picture centre around a single character after 16 years , despite the success ofBumblebee . Having been released five yr ago , Bumblebeeis wide consideredthe good live - action Transformers moving-picture show , catch out of the apparition of Michael Bay and exchange up the formula of the repetitive sci - fi action mechanism blockbusters . With the release ofTransformers : Rise of the Beasts , it seems as though the series is in danger of err back into its onetime habits of release bloated activeness slugfests .
Solo stories likeBumblebeeare a great way to add some much - needed affection and persona growth to the transformer universe . Focusing on only one or two protagonists clears up a set of room to actually evolve characters and set up emotional stakes , somethingBumblebeeexcels at compared to its match . Other Transformers movies are too howling in scale leaf , with audience attention needing to be separate between far too many characters both organic and Cybertronian . With so many outstanding subjects to pick out from for more solo spinoff movies , it ’s a shame there are no concrete plans to do so in theupcoming Transformers outlet .
7Optimus Prime
The Autobot’s leader still needs his moment
Despite being the leader of the Autobots and arguably the overarching protagonist of the entire serial , Optimus Prime has frequently felt like a background actor , dominate by Bumblebee in many Transformers motion picture . A consecrated movie would give Optimus the probability he deserves to produce his quality and redeem his virtuously questionable choices in the live - action at law moving-picture show . A prequel , titledTransformers One , is in ontogeny at Paramount , intend to research the origins of both Prime and Megatron on their nursing home satellite . However , this plastic film will purportedly be a disjoined canon from the hot - action films , meaning the Optimus we know will continue to yearn for his time in the limelight .
6Mirage
The primary Transformer of Rise of the Beasts could use his own movie
Among the busy protagonist roster ofTransformers : ascension of the Beasts , Mirage stood out the most as a new addition that could easily carry a solo movie . With his various multi - changer powers and leisurely personality , Mirage ’s ability to secure the amount of screentime he did in the busyroster ofTransformers : Rise of the Beastsproves he ’s worth even more interrogation . His condition as the Cybertronian equivalent of a teen also render him a great opportunity to top a coming - of - age story , perhaps growing up alongside his human fellow , Noah .
5Arcee
The fan-favorite scout could sell some serious tickets
Though she ’s made two appearances in live - legal action moving-picture show , Arcee is still criminally underutilized by the live - action transformer movies . The most noted distaff Autobot , Arcee is a motorcycle - dislodge scout who ’s oscillating cheery tendency and dry sense of humor made her an instant fan - favourite , in particular her iteration inTransformers : Prime . As a pocket-sized , lightly - fortify fighter , Arcee could live up to a similar " underdog " floor toBumblebee , and her motorcycle alt - manner make her peculiarly suited to human cargo .
InTransformers : Prime , Arcee was tasked with guarding the human Jack Darby , much to her initial pain in the neck . Over the course of the toon , the Autobot scout foster a relationship with her assigned protectee that lento grew from disdain to genuine respect . It stand to reason that this same dynamic could be re - produce excellently in a live - action creation , as Arcee see to confide humans and open herself up .
4Optimus Primal
The leader of the Maximals is just as capable as Optimus Prime
seem for the first sentence in live - action inTransformers : ascension of the Beasts , Optimus Primal is a thoughtful leader who never sought out his position , rather having it throw upon him by Apelinq in the wake of Unicron ’s terror . boost of the Beastsonly scratches the surface of Optimus Primal and the Maximals ' prison term - displaced adventure , hinting at eons of drop off time the group spent awaiting Unicron ’s return that would be prevalent for prequels . Barring that , Optimus Primal is still a unique leader from Optimus Prime whose story is interesting enough to justify further exapnsion later along in the Transformers timeline .
3Cheetor
The feline warrior is the Maximal’s answer to Bumblebee
The Bumblebee to Optimus Primal ’s Optimus Prime , Cheetor is the forward pathfinder of the Maximals . Devastatingly tight both on the field of honor and on neural impulse , Cheetor is an challenging Maximal whose potential for greatness is hampered only by his glory - seeking . Interestingly , in theCyberversecartoon , Cheetor choose to desert from the Maximals , alternatively joining the Autobots on their campaign against their eternal enemies , the Decepticons . This could make for an incredibly bewitching storey to be centre on Cheetor in the unrecorded - action sequels , exploring a warrior with a stake in two factions .
2Sentinel Prime
The Autobot’s turncoat leader could be fleshed out
Sentinel Prime made a single bouncy - action appearing inTransformers : Dark of the Moonthus far , hinting at the potential the reference had to conduce a solo story . The long - revered past leader of the Autobots that had presume to be lost , Sentinel Prime miraculously reappeared on Earth , only to betray his junto with a secret alliance to Megatron . uncoerced to destroy Earth in decree to re - create Cybertron ’s preceding glory , in the moving-picture show , his need for doing so are never fully understand , which gives a lot of room for a possible solo spinoff prequel centered around the Autobot leader to explore .
1Hot Shot
The next iteration of Bumblebee could easily serve the same role
Hot Shot was in the interesting position of make out nigh to replacing Bumblebee inTransformers : Animatedas the elementary rookie antagonist , only having his expansion slot forgo back to Bumblebee after the succeeder of the first live - action mechanism movie . While Bumblebee was the original hot - headed , unprompted , speedy Autobot , Hot Shot was the version of this pilot many transformer grow up with , being unbelievably important in theTransformers : Armadacontinuity . Hot Shot has only had one modest appearance in the live - natural process picture to escort , with a backcloth role inTransformers : Age of Extinction .
Even sharing a similar color scheme to Bumblebee , Hot Shot does bear out as an strong-growing Autobot with a band to prove , who is nevertheless a able leader with great electric potential . This does make him quite distinguishable from the more child - corresponding , destitute , wholesome Bumblebee of the live - military action films . As Bumblebee has since acquire into quite a different character , Hot Shot ’s arrogant , yet loveable personality could have a not bad chance to shine as aTransformerssolo act .
