Transformers the animated series (2026)

Transformers the animated series (2026) is an American superhero animated television series based on the Transformers toy line. It was produced by Hasbro Entertainment in partnership with Nickelodeon Animation Studio, with animation services provided by Icon Creative Studio. It is set in a new continuity and is not a sequel to any previous series. it's also set in the loud house Universe.
== Plot ==
This series focuses on the Transformers, split into two warring factions: the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons as they crash land on Earth and continue their eons long conflict there.
== Autobots on Earth ==
Optimus Prime: the awe-inspiring leader of the Autobot forces. Selfless and endlessly courageous, he is the complete opposite of his mortal enemy Megatron. Prime carries within him the Matrix of Leadership. Thanks to this holy artifact, Optimus has powers greater than the average Cybertronian. With axe and hard light Autobrand shield in hand, he's taken on the Decepticons in more battles than you can count. As strong in mind as he is in body, Optimus' speeches and care for his men has led to him becoming widely respected. Even Megatron acknowledges his former friend's prowess enough that he'll enter occasional negotiations for peace. Optimus Prime has been proudly wearing an Iacon ring for millions of years, he's married with General Elita One. He transforms into a semi-trailer truck. Voiced by Jake Tillman
Bumblebee: a scout and soldier, Bumblebee is younger than most of the Autobots, and lost his voice box when he was captured by Megatron during the Great War. Bumblebee remains more playful than the other Autobots despite his lack of voice, and has come to rely on his speed as his most valuable asset in battle. Bumblebee is extremely similar to his movie counterpart, sharing the similar vehicle and robot forms, the same lack of voice, and his close relationship to a human boy. He transforms into a yellow sports car with black racing stripes. Voiced by Jeremy Levy 
Ironhide: a battle-hardened veteran, one of the toughest amongst the Autobots. As one of Optimus' oldest and closest friends, Ironhide saw the great potential within Optimus to be more than what he allowed himself to be. He has arm-mounted cannons similar to his "movie series" counterpart. He transforms into a modified Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. Voiced by Keith Szarabajka.
Jazz: the Autobot hipster and First Lieutenant, Though a member of the Cybertron Elite Guard, Jazz is a bit of an independent thinker. He's reluctant to disobey orders, but he has more of an appreciation for the finer things than his compatriots. This is evidenced in his better choice of vehicle mode disguise, a "sweet ride" drawn from Earth culture. He is also a Cyber-Ninja, Jazz uses a pair of nunchaku and his cannon. Jazz transforms into a luxury car of made-up model reminiscent of a Porsche 911. Voiced by Arif S. Kinchen.
Prowl: the Autobot military strategist. Prowl joined Optimus Prime's Autobots in the war against the Decepticons, contributing his knowledge of combat in urban areas. His weapon of choice is the Investigator Special—a electroconductive gel that's quite adept at redirecting internal signals, paralyzing his targets long enough for him to bring them in. He's serious-minded, detests anything that's unorderly and is always following protocol. He Transforms into a Police Tesla Car. Voiced by Dick Terhune
Ratchet: The Autobot medic. Very dedicated and loyal to the Autobot cause, Ratchet can always be seen patching up his fellow Autobots after battles, and his medical skills make him a very desirable medical officer. However, he can also be so dedicated to caring for others that he ends up neglecting to care for his own well-being; often even needing to be reminded of this by his comrades. Ratchet usually stays behind at the base to work on some few projects he's currently working on or in case any of the team members get injured. On Earth, Ratchet wasn't too fond of humans at first. However he was able to work and learn with them, which he began accepting them as a noble species and friends. Ratchet is usually the cranky old bot but Ratchet is the best medic and friend to have. He transforms into a search and rescue Hummer H2 ambulance. Voiced by Todd Perlmutter.
Wheeljack: the Autobots' resident mechanic and scientist. He is indispensable to the Autobot cause, inventing weapons, armor, explosives and everything else you could want to battle Decepticons. It's just a pity that he gets so enthusiastic about his work that he sometimes ends up just blowing stuff up. On the other hand, he loves blowing up alien technology. Despite that, his scientific skills can't be disputed, and he can whip up a gadget to solve most problems he encounters. Wheeljack transforms into a combination of the 2005 Lancia Fenomenon Stratos Concept and the 2011 Lancia New Stratos Concept. Voiced by Billy Bob Thompson.
Warpath: an excitable Autobot tank, a member of the Cybertron Elite Guard, he's one of the few bots trained by Joketron,however,after Joketron's death in hands of Lockdown,he went into his own path of doing the things. His powerful armor and Weaponry makes him a pretty dangerous autobot,his main objective in the field of war is to be...literally what he transforms into, a Tank, a machine of destruction and absolute resistance, however,this is also a bit of his weakness,he doesn't hesitate to obey orders or be stealthy. Voiced by Jamieson Price.
Bulkhead: an ex-Wrecker who developed a rivalry with Breakdown. Although he wasn’t originally meant to join the crew of the Ark, he soon came to enjoy life on Earth. Bulkhead is extremely good-natured and optimistic, but quite dim. Unsurprisingly, he wasn’t hired for his smarts, but rather his strength and expertise in demolishing virtually any structure. Accordingly, Bulkhead isn’t exactly the most coordinated Autobot and frequently underestimates his own strength, often causing more harm than good when trying to help. He is painfully aware of his clumsy nature. On the battlefield, Bulkhead becomes a veritable force of nature, second only to Grimlock among the Autobots in terms of sheer destructive force. While lacking in ranged weaponry, his hide is so thick that he can easily take punishment long enough to close the distance between himself and the enemy. Other than his massive physical strength, his main weapons are his duranium wrecking maces, which can be swapped out for his hands. Loaded with explosive power, they can be used as close-range bludgeoning weapons, fired off as short-range projectiles, or extended on a chain to act as flails. He Transforms into a "Drone-man" Truck. Voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson.
Arcee: a loyal member of Optimus Prime's crew with an adventurous streak a mile wide. No chance of danger is too high to dissuade her from seeking out something new, with plenty of selfies taken to document the things she's seen and the places she's been. It's therefore no surprise at all that she's one of Grimlock's closest friends. She can form bladed weapons or blasters from her hands. She transforms into a muscle car. Voiced by Jaime Lamchick.
Hot Rod: a very brave Autobot, to the point where his function within the Autobot ranks is "Daring Hero". According to Bumblebee, older Autobots consider him a show-off, but he is Bumblebee's favorite person to pull off reckless stunts with, and is always "down for a friendly race to prove that he rules the roads"; however, he will demand infinite rematches until he wins. This immaturity is probably why it's sometimes hard to realise that beneath the bravado lies a natural leader, with the right mix of skill, confidence and charisma to draw even the most unlikely ally to his side. Hot Rod is willing to die for his friends without a moment's hesitation. But by living, he's able to inspire them to fight for themselves when it's needed most. In the past, he was Bumblebee's brother-in-arms, as the two have fought in many battles together. In addition to regular weapons, Hot Rod possesses a special weapon that can create temporary temporal bubbles in which time slows to a crawl. He Transforms into a hot-rodded Dome Zero. Voiced by Travis Artz.
Elita-1: formely known as Ariel, also the second in command of the Autobots, Ever reliable and loving a good fight, Optimus can always count on her to get the job done. In her spare time, Elita-1 is always training and exercising, keeping herself in peak condition, but doesn't forget to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the planet they now protect. Elita One is the wife of the leader of the autobots,Optimus Prime,although it is not seen with the naked eye, she has a "Ring of Iacon",which gives her much better abilities than she already has, her power is multiplied by being close to the bearer of the Matrix, in this case, Optimus Prime. She Transforms into an all-terrain SUV. Voiced by Cissy Jones.
Drift: once a Decepticon named Deadlock, but it didn't take long after the launch of Megatron's revolution for him to realise that he didn't fit in with the Decepticons. He believed in a more honorable lifestyle than the sort his fellow 'Cons preferred, and so, given a chance, he jumped at the opportunity to make his own path. Now he has a new name and a new purpose in life as part of the Autobot cause. In addition to the two swords kept in his hip scabbards, Drift carries a legendary Great Sword. An ancient weapon that predates modern civilization, the Great Sword draws upon the spark energy of its bearer, and as such must only be used in the most dire of circumstances. He transforms into a cross between a Nissan Silvia S15 and a Mitsubishi FTO. Voiced by Tony Daniels.
Windblade: an autobot general and leader of the air Autobots/Samurai fleet, being a Cityspeaker from Caminus, she carries one of the most powerful swords in Cybertronian history, the TitanBuster or also known as the Tektonbrak, Windblade is a friendly, swift, clever, trustworthy and very stubborn Autobot. She also may a potential hot temper. She Transforms into a VTOL jet. Voiced by Jessica DiGiovanni 
Sideswipe: once a promising racer who was wanted in half of Cybertron's racing circuits, but his reckless nature cost him his career. He eventually joined the Autobots to try and redeem himself. Though proficient with guns, he prefers melee combat to ranged weapons, and will employ any maneuver it takes to get close enough to the enemy to use his arm-mounted Cybertanium swords. He Transforms into a Earth exotic car (resembling a 1998 Lamborghini Diablo). Voiced by Darren Criss.
Grimlock: one of the most powerful members of the autobot army, On or off the battlefield, there's no other Autobot quite like Grimlock: whether he's pounding Decepticons with his prodigious strength or recounting one of his many adventures to a crowd of listeners, this boisterous 'bot remains as eloquent as he is jovial, ever ready to throw in a sophisticated quip or wry observation as he charges into battle—even though he sometimes underestimates his own strength when giving high-fives. This version also has missile launchers in his robot mode shoulders, and a seismic stomp attack more often paired with Dinobot Sludge. Grimlock was one of the many Autobots onboard the Ark before it crashed on Earth. Due to damages to the space shuttle, Grimlock woke out of stasis lock before everyone else. He fell off of the space ship when trying to save some stasis pods from being sucked out of a hole in the ship. Grimlock, now alone on prehistoric Earth, scanned a Tyrannosaurus alt. mode and became known as the King of the Dinosaurs. Voiced by Ryan Andes.
Cliffjumper: a lieutenant of the Autobots. Armed with six-cylinder ion cannons, a quantum-sensitive multiphase targeting system that would make Megatron jealous, and of course, the old-school technique of pummeling Decepticons with his fists, Cliffjumper prefers to liven up the day with firefights while retrieving enemy intelligence. He more than lives up to his name: He'll fearlessly leap long before he bothers looking! He Transforms into a red first-generation Dodge Challenger decorated with bull horns on the hood. Voiced by Billy Brown.
Hound: a technical specialist and highly experienced, gutsy Autobot commando. He is a boisterous warrior who throws himself into every mission with no more worries than a duck landing on a pond. While some of his peers would flee from danger, Hound can't get enough of it. He takes to battle like a spark to a plug and is quick to draw any of his many, many guns. And while his tendency to switch from gun to gun in quick succession in a single battle often leaves him bereft of weapons and ammunition, Hound's bravery and resourcefulness are never in doubt. He makes good use of his ability to project holograms for added disguise. He uses this opportunity to explore the breathtaking caverns and mountainous expanses that Earth provides. He Transforms into a Jeep Wrangler. Voiced by Nolan North.
== Decepticons on Earth ==
Megatron: Formely a nameless worker, numbered D-16, who took the name Megatronus (after a "mythical" character in Cybertronian history) during his days in the Gladiator ring. His name was shortened to simply Megatron by the chanting crowds at one match, and he took it as his own unique name. Megatronus was a gladiator in the pits of Kaon, who grew ambitious and saw corruption within the caste system and sought to put an end to it, with his own rule. Megatron began talking with his old friend, Orion Pax, who became a mentor to him. After leaving the gladiatorial arena for the political one, Megatronus saw fit to shorten his name. When "Megatron" was rejected by the Autobot High Council, he waged war on Cybertron and left the planet wasted. Now he and his long story rival, Optimus Prime, battle on the planet Earth for the control of the human planet. He wields his trademark fusion cannon. He Transforms into a M1A1 Abrams tank. Voiced by Marc Thompson.
Starscream: Leader of the Seekers and Megatron's second-in-command, Starscream's defining trait is his desire to overthrow Megatron and assume command of the Decepticons. Starscream is ruthless, cruel, bloodthirsty, and more intelligent than the average Decepticon, but also, unlikely to act directly on these aspirations without first securing conditions favorable to his ascension. He considers himself vastly superior to other Decepticons and finds Megatron contemptible for his antiquated military strategies and tactics. Starscream believes the Decepticons should employ guile and speed more readily than brute force to defeat the Autobots. However, given the chance to lead, he is often less successful in this than Megatron. He wields his trademark null-rays. He Transforms into a F-15 Eagle jet. Voiced by Sam Riegel.
Soundwave: the spy master of the Decepticons. he is an underlying loyal lieutenant of the Decepticon leader Megatron. He is commonly depicted as Megatron's communications officer. A bot of few words compared to others of his caliber, he takes on his opponents with deadly precision, backed up by his personal entourage of Cassette-Bots. Soundwave possesses supersonic abilities that he can readily harness in combat. He Transforms into a Stealth Bomber. Voiced by Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.
Thundercracker: the Decepticon Seeker, a prisoner of circumstance, forced into a life of military service by his far more combative brother and sister, Starscream and Skywarp. While he has no particular love for humans or Autobots, neither does he believe in the destructive Decepticon agenda. Nevertheless, Thundercracker's no idiot - he's well aware that inaction or insubordination will result in a one-way ticket to the scrap heap, so he does the bare minimum required for him to stay in favor with Megatron and keep from drawing the ire of his teammates. He'll follow direct orders to a T, but left to his own devices he would not revel in death and destruction like his comrades. If he came face to face with an Autobot, he wouldn't engage, and he'd have no qualms about sabotaging his own faction if he knew he could get away with it. At the end of the day, Thundercracker would rather be reading about Cybertronian history than making it. He is Equipped with powerful drone rockets and incendiary guns. He transforms into a Su-47 (S-37) Berkut Experimental Fighter. Voiced by Ben Bott.
Skywarp: One of the Seekers, Sheis the sneakiest of all Decepticons. Enjoys playing cruel pranks on fellow Decepticons and appearing out of nowhere to attack Autobots. She has the ability of teleportation, which makes her a dangerous enemy on the battlefield. She Carries heat-seeking missiles and variable-calibre machine guns. She Transforms into a Su-47 (S-37) Berkut Experimental Fighter. Voiced by Nicole Dubuc.
Slipstream: the captain of an elite Seeker unit. She possesses considerable strategic thinking, a biting sense of humor, and a short temper. She Carries heat-seeking missiles and variable-calibre machine guns which can Shoot cluster bombs and null-rays which disrupts the flow of electricity. Slipstream is really good at bossing others around and even better at thinking up ways to destroy the Autobots. She Transforms into a Su-47 (S-37) Berkut Experimental Fighter. Voiced by Lianne Marie Dobbs.
Shadow Striker: a deadly Decepticon lady with a fast car alt-mode. A tough and competent warrior who was once renowned as a skilled and vicious fighter, but one day she was blown to bits and left for dead by Bumblebee, Shadow Striker was given a second lease on life by Shockwave—one that she didn't ask for. Reconstructed as a patchwork 'bot from bits and pieces and robbing her of her once-legendary fighting skills in the process, Shadow Striker's new goal in life is to hunt down Bumblebee, the one she holds responsible for her gruesome transformation. Though her combat skills aren't what they used to be, she's still no slouch compared to your average Decepticon. Toting a personal arsenal of knives, machetes, and rifles, if she's got a weapon it's best advised to steer clear of her. She Transforms into a sports car of made up model. Voiced by Deanna McGovern.
Lockdown: the Decepticon bounty hunter, Fearsome and renowned throughout the cosmos, Lockdown has a grisly habit of collecting "trophies" from his victims for his own use. He has attached a number of parts that appear to be stolen, such as his hook, chainsaw weapons, and parts of his left leg. His collection of stolen gadgets include quick-hardening cement spray, smoke bombs, and Ratchet's EMP generator. The Autobots consider his actions appalling, while Lugnut views his mercenary ways an insult to the Decepticon cause, but Lockdown doesn't care. As long as Megatron and the Decepticon leadership will give him his upgrades, Lockdown will get the job done. He Transforms into an amalgam of a 1980s Corvette and a 1960s Cougar, with lots of spikes and a cow-catcher on his bumper. Voiced by Lance Henriksen.
Dead End: The Decepticon scout, Stylish, deadly, loud, fast. These are the only words that you can truly use to describe Deadend's core essence. Quicker than the speed of sound, this demon uses edged weapons and laser blasts to get the job done. Outrunning everyone, from Velocitron to Earth, this motion manipulator still believes in giving his opposition some chance to face him even as he pushes himself towards his limits. He Transforms into a red sports car. Voiced by Xavier Paul.
Bludgeon: the silent but deadly Decepticon samurai, a skilled samurai and master of the martial artist. One of the universe's most feared warriors, the dreaded spark hunter ambushes his Autobots enemies on the battlefield with a sword handed down from legends. He is also the nemesis of Drift. He Transforms into a green and orange Japanese Type 90 tank. 
Barricade: The Decepticon hunter and interrogator. Barricade is probably the only known Decepticon Cop on the main faction Unlike Prowl, Barricade has a totally different sense of justice, in short terms,the "Big Bad Cop" only cares for his decepticons bros. Barricade's favorite tactic is taunting opponents until they start chasing him, and then leading them through hazardous areas that they don't have a chance of surviving, while he will escape without a scratch. As a hunter, he keeps his opponents off-guard and nervous by talking a lot, citing them with whatever crimes he thinks they've committed against the Decepticons. He transforms into a black 2007 Saleen S281 police car. Voiced by Steve Blum.
Lugnut: the loyal servant of Megatron. one of the most dangerous decepticons in space flights but also one of the most impulsive, is what describes this huge purple ogre. Although innovative on the battle field, he does little thinking about anything else. Besides his compulsion to serve Megatron, the only other driving force in his programming is to "destroy the Autobots". Renowned throughout Cybertron as one of the most destructive fighters for the Decepticon cause, Lugnut has no time or patience for contemplation or strategy when he could just as easily level an entire Autobot battalion with a single explosive PrOtOpUncH. He knows that his unparalleled strength, endurance, and seemingly limitless missile payload is enough to serve glorious, bold, fresh-scented, bright and shiny MEGATRON! He transforms into a jet bomber whose design is a loose amalgamation of elements from World War II propeller bombers, particularly the B-25 Mitchell, as well as the B-24 Liberator and B-17 Flying Fortress. Voiced by David Kaye.
Blitzwing: the mentally unstable Decepticon Triple Changer. Blitzwing not only has three modes (robot, jet, and tank), he also has three alternate personalities (an "Icy" cold strategist, a short-tempered "Hothead", and a total "Random" nutcase) along with the faces rattling around in his head to go with them. He's as liable to have a conversation with himself as he is to say a word to his fellow Decepticons. Pretty much the only thing that keeps him in line is that all three of his personalities are scared to death of Megatron. Blitzwing's "dominant", Icy personality is represented by a long, blue face with a monocle and speaks with quiet disdain. His easily angered Hothead personality has a wide, red face, is gap-toothed, and tends to react angrily with violent threats towards almost anyone. Finally, his Random personality's face looks like nothing so much as a black jack-o'-lantern, and may toss out bad puns and jokes, children's nursery rhymes, or random non sequiturs, mostly followed by hysterical laughter. All three personalities speak with a pronounced German accent and apparently he has trouble flying in a straight line. Blitzwing's armament varies depending upon which personality is dominant at the time. His calculating personality has an arsenal of ice weaponry, while the Hothead predictably can turn up the heat. When his third personality is foremost, nearly anything can be dished out from either of his vehicle modes. Blitzwing's alt mode is likewise usually dependent on which aspect is dominant at the time. His cold side uses the jet, his angry side uses the tank, and his insane side can use either. However it seems that if he changes personality while in his alt mode, that alt will change with him, and if that's a jet to tank change, he'll fall right out of the sky. He ttransforms into both a fighter jet that loosely resembles the Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat and a futuristic "Mech-Warrior"-ish tank with two large, spring-loaded anti-aircraft-like guns. Voiced by Bumper Robinson. 
Knock Out: the Decepticon sports car medic, He knows the value of looking good and isn't afraid to let others know it. It's not simply his own lines he's interested in; he has an appreciation for well-built mechanical bodyforms of all sizes and functions... and a nasty penchant for tearing them apart after he's done admiring them. Slick, sly and snobbish, he's the Decepticons' medic, though he professes both a preference and proficiency for dis-assembly. However, his medical skill has kept him in high demand; he's even performed vital and experimental surgeries on Megatron. While not entirely a coward, Knock Out also knows a good thing or two about self-preservation. When the going gets tough, Knock Out gets going–the opposite direction. He has no qualms with abandoning ship if only to save his hide, even if it means betraying a comatose leader or deserting altogether. He doesn't get the most respect on the Nemesis, either. Show him some kindness, and hey, maybe he'll stick by your side. His weapon's are Electroshock staff, sawblade attachment, drill attachment, and auger attachment. He transforms into a sports car resembling an Aston Martin One-77. Voiced by Daran Norris. 
Breakdown: a Decepticon soldier and warrior. During the war on Cybertron, he developed a rivalry with Bulkhead. Breakdown arrived on Earth, with his longtime partner and friend, Knock Out, Breakdown has proven to have some quite intriguing depths to his character, besides his deep friendship with Knock Out. He doesn't treat the cannon fodder Vehicons as such, and even chats to them about romance and is sure to thank them for their hard work. He also has a healthy dose of respect for his foes, as well as gratitude. However, these noble traits are tempered by his boisterous temper; always eager to join a fight or pound some dents into someone, even on his best days. He transforms into a massive armored truck. Voiced by Adam Baldwin.
Blackout: a monstrous brute of titanic proportions, larger than any other Decepticon. Few have survived an encounter with this hulking behemoth and lived to tell the tale. His feet are equipped with seismic energy dischargers which allow him to force nearby electronics to shut down with a single stomp. Let's not forget his kronnoz projectum miniguns, these powerful and cutting weapons are more than enough to kill a considered group of autotroopers, however, these weapons are no match for autobots like Ratchet and Wheeljack. He Transforms into a MH-53 Pave Low heavy-lift helicopter. Voiced by Bumper Robinson. 
Brawl: The Decepticon demolition specialist. massive destruction and the heavy hand of the Combaticons,Brawl is an Exz-3 Rank Commander,Like his companions,he's a nightmare to defeat, this due to his enormous arsenal, and let's not forget ...... his concussive missiles, the most fearsome weapon of this enormous pyromaniac Con. Brawl can look slow when he walks, however, it is not for nothing that he is the fiercest enemy of Ironhide. He transforms into an up-armed M1A1 Abrams tank. Voiced by Nolan North.
Oilslick: a Decepticon scientist, He specialize in creating new weapons of mass destruction for the Decepticon cause. His fighting style is based on vehicular combat—meaning he tries to destroy the Autobots while they're still in vehicle mode, knowing that if they're smashed up on the outside, they're smashed up on the inside. Beyond this, Oil Slick is a talented chemist specializing in weaponized compounds, such as the Reverse Evolution virus or Cosmic Rust. He is, in his own words, "slagging good", although at times he is too eager in trying out new concoctions. Among his arsenal are a dizzying array of chemical weapons that will weaken his opponents both physically and mentally—magnifying his prey's personal fears to dissolve their will while his acids dissolve their bodies—at which point Oil Slick is ready to trash them. His robot mode features a retractable dome to protect his pretty face from what he unleashes. In addition to his vehicular combat abilities, Oil Slick is skilled in Circuit-Su, having (possibly) trained with Jazz. He transforms into a spiky low-riding motorcycle of absolutely made-up model. Voiced by Phil LaMarr.
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