Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Exploring the Ending and Teasing a Transformers vs. G.I. Joe Crossover
Are you curious if Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has any post-credits scenes? Well, let us satisfy your curiosity with this information: there is one mid-credits scene but no post-credits scene. So, keep scrolling to get the full details and spoilers about the ending of the film.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a refreshing take on the long-standing franchise. It takes place in the 1990s and introduces new Cybertronian groups like the Maximals and Terrorcons to the movies. The ending of the film delivers a significant revelation that will undoubtedly transform the franchise in the years to come. Let’s take a closer look at how Rise of the Beasts concludes and how it sets up a connection with another iconic 1980s franchise. Could a Transformers vs. G.I. Joe movie be on the horizon? Here’s what we know.
The concluding events of Rise of the Beasts bring Optimus Prime’s Autobots and Optimus Primal’s Maximals face-to-face with Scourge, who serves as the herald of the powerful Unicron, a world-devouring Transformer. In this film, we witness the first live-action appearance of Unicron, a villain well-known from the 1986 animated film The Transformers: The Movie, and previously mentioned in 2017’s Transformers: The Last Knight.
The movie reaches its climax as Scourge and his Terrorcons attempt to summon Unicron to Earth using the combined Transwarp Key. In a heroic act, Mirage sacrifices himself to shield Noah, played by Anthony Ramos, from enemy fire and transforms into an exoskeleton suit. Ultimately, Optimus manages to defeat Scourge, but the problem of the portal remains. To resolve it, Optimus destroys the Transwarp Key, and just as he is about to be pulled into the collapsing portal, Noah and Optimus Primal come together to save him. This emphasizes the importance of unity among our heroes.
The ending of Rise of the Beasts leaves room for possibilities. Although Scourge and the Terrorcons may be defeated, it is implied that Unicron is still alive and will pose a threat in the future. While the Autobots lose their way back to Cybertron with the destruction of the Transwarp Key, Optimus finds solace in the fact that he has forged powerful alliances.
Elena, played by Dominique Fishback, gains recognition for her work, while Noah’s future takes a positive turn as he secures a job at a security firm. But this is no ordinary firm. During an interview with a mysterious agent portrayed by Michael Kelly, Noah receives a business card bearing the G.I. Joe logo. Due to his tech expertise and connection with the Autobots, Noah is being recruited into this secretive military organization. This marks the first live-action crossover between the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises.
Kelly’s character explicitly expresses his desire to recruit Noah and the Autobots, stating, “We’re in the middle of an ongoing war.” The question arises: who is this war against? Is it Cobra or rebellious Cybertronians like the Terrorcons?
It’s important to note that although Transformers and G.I. Joe never crossed paths in their respective animated series, they have a rich history together in the comics. Marvel Comics initiated the first crossover, “G.I. Joe and the Transformers,” in 1986, establishing that both teams coexist in the same universe. This led to numerous crossovers between the two properties at Marvel, Dreamwave, and Devil’s Due.
However, it was with IDW Publishing that Transformers and G.I. Joe became more closely intertwined. The 2016 “Revolution” crossover united these franchises with other Hasbro properties like M.A.S.K., Rom, Action Man, and the Micronauts into a shared universe. This paved the way for subsequent comics like “First Strike,” where G.I. Joe’s founder, Joe Colton, declares war on the Cybertronians residing on Earth. The culmination of this shared universe occurred in 2018’s “Transformers: Unicron,” as the villain Unicron targets Earth and its united heroes.
Finally, Hasbro appears to be laying the foundation for a Transformers/G.I. Joe cinematic universe. In the scene involving Kelly’s character, we learn that G.I. Joe is still in its early stages, quietly building up resources and seeking powerful allies to confront the upcoming war. However, the scene does not reveal the identity of the enemy. Could it be Cobra or perhaps the monstrous Unicron?
This cinematic universe may draw inspiration from IDW’s comics, with Unicron serving as the ultimate threat that unites both teams. Rise of the Beasts could be setting the stage for Unicron’s return and a future team-up movie. What better reason to bring the Autobots and Joes together than to face a colossal robot intent on devouring the entire planet?
Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has hinted at the possibility of featuring more of the G.I. Joe characters in the next Transformers sequel. However, Paramount is taking a cautious approach, waiting to gauge the audience’s response before planning the next film.
Instead of following the Monsterverse approach of separately building each franchise and subsequently crossing them over, Bonaventura emphasizes that the focus now is on integrating G.I. Joe into the next Transformers movie. He describes it as a sequel that features Joes and seamlessly continues the storyline from Rise of the Beasts.
In summary, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts delivers an exciting ending that introduces the potential for a Transformers vs. G.I. Joe crossover. With the Joes entering the Transformers universe, fans can expect thrilling future installments that bridge the gap between these two beloved franchises.
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