Hasbro is officially working on a newTransformersseries, which will be free to stream. For over 40 years,Transformershave entertained fans through animated series and toy lines that offer new entry points into the franchise as well as refreshing revamps. Various projects have been made readily available through Pluto TV, Roku, and even their own YouTube channel, but now a newTransformersseries is being made with the intent of being available to stream for free.
Hasbro, viaCollider, has officially announcedTransformers: Cyberworld, a new CGI animated series that will stream for free on YouTube.Transformers: Cyberworldwill have 36 five-minute episodes that will debut on the official Transformers YouTube channel starting Aug 20, 2025. The series trailer, which can be seen below, looks to offer a video game-inspired approach to theTransformersfranchise with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Elita-1, Megatron, Starscream, and Grimlock thrown into Cyberworld. The series will also tie in with a new toyline hitting shelves soon. In an official statement, Hasbro’s Global Play Leader, Action Brands, Tamara Grindrod, emphasized the possibilities of play for kids and their families about the toyline, saying:
“Cyberworldmarks an exciting new chapter as we continue to evolve theTranformersfranchise in bold and imaginative directions. This new brand universe empowers kids and families to explore endless storytelling possibilities through both entertainment and play. We’re excited to witness how fans embraceTransformers: Cyberworldand the lasting memories they’ll create as they journey through the series.”
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Transformers: Cyberworldis a new animated series, but it is not replacingTransformers: EarthSpark. That series debuted in 2022 on Paramount+ and airs episodes on Nickelodeon. The third season aired in 2024, though no official news has been made about Season 4. WithTransformers: Cyberworldseemingly aiming for a younger audience thanEarthSpark, there seems to be room for both series.
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TheTransformersfranchise is at an interesting crossroads right now. Despite the positive fan reaction toTransformers Onein September 2024, the film wassadly a box office disappointmentand seemingly ended plans for a sequel or a possible television continuation. While a live-actionTransformersandG.I. Joecrossover film is in the works, no further details have been announced, and it has been approaching two years since the film was teased at the end ofTransformers: Rise of the Beasts. What was once one of Paramount Pictures' biggest franchises is now facing an uncertain future.
An animated series likeTransformers: Cyberworldand its new toyline allows the franchise to keep a presence in the public eye, particularly among its main demographic of young kids. Being available to stream all the episodes on YouTube for free allowsTransformers: Cyberworldto reach a much wider audience. With no paywall and easy access to the internet, it is feasible for a high-quality animated series from a popular brand to be available to every kid. This could allowCyberworldto blow up in popularity, and in a few years, elements from this new toyline could become part of the canon that live-action movies pull from.
Source:Collider
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