However,Rise of the Beastshas much more to offer fans than pretty explosions and high-octane set pieces.
So, lets break down that ending and explain what it all means for the franchises future.
What Is the Transwarp Key in ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’?
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Unicron needs the Transwarp Key to move his gargantuan body through space, targeting new planets to devour.
And thats why the Maximals sacrifice themselves and their world to save the universe from this unstoppable threat.
As a result, Unicron is left stranded near the Maximals planet.
During the ’90s, a new faction of Transformers - the Maximals - join the Autobots as allies in the battle for Earth.
That is why he orders Scourge and his Terrorcons to scour the universe in search of the artifact.
Who Dies in ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’?
Primes mission becomes more urgent whenthe Terrorcons kill Bumblebee after they get the first half of the Transwarp Key.
However, Primes search for the Transwarp Key turns Earth into a target for Unicron.
Thats whythe two human heroesand the Autobots forge an unstable alliance for most ofTransformers: Rise of the Beasts’runtime.
The Maximals also suffer a brutal casualty while fighting against the Terrorcons.
Does Unicron Die in ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’?
The heroes use this opportunity to attack the Terrorcons and save Earth.
So, the heroes decide to use an old safety code to turn Scourges machine off.
The humans are sent through small duct pipes to reach the Transwarp Key control panel.
Meanwhile, Autobots and Maximals attack the Terrorcons' base, creating a distraction.
Things dont go as planned, as Unicron uses the time-space portal to send reinforcements to the Terrorcons.
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Scourge also refuses to leave his station, keeping close to the control terminal of the Transwarp Key.
The leader of the Terrorcons is too powerful, and it doesnt take too long for Mirage to fall.
However, with his last breath of life, Scourge destroys the terminal, making Unicrons arrival unavoidable.
The Keys destruction closes the portal, trapping Unicron in space.
However, Optimus Prime is sucked through the portal.
Together, they can escape the destructions radius.
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With the Transwarp Key destroyed, the Autobots and Maximals dont have the means to leave the planet.
However, Prime is determined to protect Earth together with Primal.
Wait, Is G.I.
Joe Canon in ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’?
BeforeTransformers: Rise of the Beastsends,the movie has one last surprise in store for fans.
After returning to New York City, Noah is still trying to get a job as a security officer.
His latest job interview takes a wide turn when he is questioned about his adventures in Peru.
Joe, another Hasbro line of toys witha long and complex history with the Transformers.
So far, Hasbro had invested in a G.I.
Joe cinematic franchise that ultimately failed to bring fans to theaters.
So,Hasbro and Paramount are taking a different routeby adding G.I.
Joe characters into theTransformersuniverseand moving forward with a highly-unexpected crossover.
Transformers: Rise of the Beastsis available to stream on Prime Video in the U.S.
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