The Energon Pub

While it had been rumoured that Michael Bay was developing a new Transformers film, we now have confirmation of this rumour from Deadline. This was stated in a recent article of theirs as one of Bay’s current projects after he left production of a Will Smith film over creative differences.

So now that we know the rumour to be true, let’s get back to what was initially reported, since some clarification is in order:

Michael Bay is developing a new Transformers movie that he wants to direct. The film currently has Jordan VanDina (The Binge) attached as a writer. The report notes that it was Bay who sought out a Transformers return instead of the studio luring him back.

It is very important to note that Michael Bay is not confirmed to direct the next Transformers film from Paramount. Instead, Bay is putting together a package to sell to Paramount, for them to greenlight. There is no official confirmation from Paramount that they are going forward with Bay’s project.

It can happen in the future, that’s Bay’s goal, but it’s not greenlit as of now.
Also, fans seemed skittish about who the writer would be but we know it’s Jordan VanDina who wrote « The Binge » and not much else of note.

Link to original rumour
https://screenrant.com/transformers-mov ... or-return/

Link to Deadline confirmation
https://deadline.com/2025/08/michael-ba ... 236481182/

'...after he left production of a Will Smith film over creative differences.'

I wonder if, perhaps, someone slapped someone else quite hard?!

Did Michael Bay settle the Michael Bay VS Dead Pigeon lawsuit in Italy?

While the fanbase has been in an uproar over Michael Bay possibly returning, there has been nothing officially announced by Paramount regarding that as they might not go that direction.
However, we now have confirmation that they do plan on releasing more Transformers film in theatres in the coming years. At a media event, the two new leaders of Paramount, David Ellison and Josh Greenstein, said they plan on releasing 15-20 movies per year and some of those films will feature the following franchises:

Star Trek
G.I. Joe
Terminator
Star Trek
Transformers
World War Z

Notice how both Transformers and GI Joe are mentioned, meaning that crossover film is not dead yet. These are all in the live action space so still no plans for more TFOne theatrically under this new administration.

Here is the original article from the Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie ... 236343043/

MOAR STAR TREK!

I'm willing to bet that a condition of Paramount accepting this package deal is that Bay directs the film