Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Sets the Stage for Potential Crossover with G.I. Joe, but Box Office Performance Raises Doubts for Franchise Future

The latest installment in the Transformers franchise, titled Rise of the Beasts, has garnered praise from both fans and critics. The film hinted at the possibility of a larger 'Hasbro Cinematic Universe', with a crossover with the G.I.

Joe franchise being teased in the ending. However, despite the potential for a crossover, the box office performance of Rise of the Beasts was less than stellar, raising doubts about the future of the franchise.In the final moments of Rise of the Beasts, protagonist Noah Diaz, played by Anthony Ramos, is presented with an offer to join G.

I. Joe. This clear indication of a crossover between the Transformers and G.

I. Joe universes excited fans who are familiar with both franchises. G.

I. Joe, like Transformers, is a major property owned by Hasbro and has had its own successful film adaptations in the past.While the crossover potential is an exciting prospect for fans, the lackluster box office performance of Rise of the Beasts has cast doubt on the likelihood of a sequel or further expansion of the 'Hasbro Cinematic Universe'.

The film set a record for being the lowest-grossing live-action Transformers film to date, making it uncertain whether the studio will greenlight a follow-up.Despite the financial challenges, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura remains optimistic about the future of the franchise. "I don't know [what form it will take]," he admits, "but I am certain that it will happen.

I know we keep our promises." This statement suggests that even though the future of the franchise may be uncertain, there are still plans in place to continue expanding the universe and delivering on the promises made to fans.Transformers: Rise of the Beasts was helmed by director Steven Caple Jr.

and was initially conceived as the first installment in a planned trilogy. Fans who are eager to experience the film for themselves can currently find it available for streaming on platforms like Pathé Thuis. Despite the mixed reception and box office performance, Rise of the Beasts has set the stage for potentially exciting developments in the future of the Transformers franchise.

As fans eagerly await news of a possible sequel or further expansion of the 'Hasbro Cinematic Universe', the fate of the Transformers franchise remains uncertain. With hints of a crossover with G.I.

Joe and promises of future projects from the producer, there is still hope that the Transformers universe will continue to grow and evolve in unexpected ways. Only time will tell what lies ahead for this beloved franchise and its iconic characters.