Transformers One just set a major Rotten Tomatoes record that marks it as the most respected installment in franchise history. The franchise returns with a new animated movie, centering on the origin story of Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) and Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry) on their home planet of Cybertron. Transformers One has enjoyed incredible reviews, with praise for the storytelling, animation quality, and voice performances by the cast.
Now, per Rotten Tomatoes, Transformers One is officially the highest-rated movie in the franchise with a near-perfect 98% Popcornmeter score. The audience score is based on over 500 ratings, and it easily sits seven points ahead of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023), which earned a 91% score. The critical score is currently at an 88% Tomatometer, illustrating the high marks that the new entry has received.
What Transformers One’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Means
The Score Breaks A Transformers Record.
Transformers One has already been Verified Hot and clearly remains a standout in the franchise. Only one other installment has earned above an 85% critical score, which was 2018’s Bumblebee. Otherwise, the franchise has struggled with critical and audience reception in recent years, leading to some issues with engagement. Still, the score for the new Transformers movie is no trick, as the average audience score rating is 4.8 out of 5. Check out the chart below, which compares the Rotten Tomatoes scores:
|
Title |
Tomatometer Score |
Popcornmeter (Audience) Score |
|---|---|---|
|
Transformers (2007) |
57% |
85% |
|
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) |
20% |
57% |
|
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) |
25% |
55% |
|
Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) |
18% |
50% |
|
Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) |
16% |
43% |
|
Bumblebee (2018) |
90% |
75% |
|
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) |
51% |
91% |
|
Transformers One (2024) |
88% |
98% |
The critical and audience response is undoubtedly impressive, but it does not mean that the movie is already a definite success. It is expected to have a $26 million domestic opening weekend, which pales in comparison to Revenge of the Fallen‘s $109 million opening or Age of Extinction‘s $100 million. It is still expected to surpass Bumblebee‘s $21 million opening, which is undoubtedly an important milestone. With Transformers One‘s $75 million budget, it will need at least $150 million to achieve success at the box office after theaters take their cut. Therefore, word-of-mouth will be critical in helping the commercial performance.
Our Take On Transformers One’s Rotten Tomatoes Score
Transformers One Is Completely New
The Popcornmeter score is an incredible accomplishment that proves that the movie should have a wide appeal, in spite of initial concerns about the tone and narrative. The response appears to have been expected by Paramount, as Transformers One sets up an upcoming sequel. Even if it stumbles in theaters and fails to earn profit at the box office, recommendations from viewers could very well see it become a streaming giant. The calculus for a movie’s economic success is changing, and Transformers One could be proof in the coming months.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
