The Transformers franchise has had a rocky road in theaters in recent years. Based on the Hasbro toy line, Transformers have featured in an array of projects on the big and small screen since the mid-1980s, including various animated TV shows and live-action films. After living exclusively in animation, director Michael Bay helped the franchise make the jump to live-action on the big screen in 2007, and his film kickstarted a new era for the Autobots and the Decepticons.
