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Transformers 5 has a name: ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’

Published May 17th, 2016 6:50AM EDT
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Some may argue that we’ve had enough Transformers movies for now while others can’t wait to see Optimus Prime and friends return to the big screen. If you’re in the Transformers fans crowd, you’ll be thrilled to hear that Transformer 5 is in the making. The film already has a title and a really short teaser.

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Transformers 5 will be known as Transformers: The Last Knight, with Michael Bay returning to the director’s chair. We have no idea who this last knight is supposed to be, but it’s likely that he’s a robot.

Mark Wahlberg is also returning to reprise his Cade Yeager role from the fourth Transformers installment, but other details aren’t known about Transformers 5 at this point.

The official Instagram account for Transformers: The Last Knight is already up, providing the following teaser – don’t get too excited just yet, it’s just the face of a transformer.

Calling all #Autobots: Optimus Prime is ready for battle. Are you? #transformers

A video posted by Transformers (@transformersmovie) on

Production begins June 2016, with Empire Online reporting that shooting starts June 6th. The movie is set to land in cinemas next year, having a June 23rd release date for the UK.

Chris Smith Senior Writer

Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.

Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.