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/
