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Transformers: The Movie 40th anniversary re-release

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The 40th-anniversary limited theatrical re-release of the 1986 animated film ‘The Transformers: The Movie’ has seen achieved significant box office commercial success. In its first four days in the United States, the film Following an initial US opening that earned between $4.15 million and $4.2 million, ranking eighth at the North American box office. By the following weekend, million in its first four days, global revenue has surpassed $5 million, with million. The film ranked seventh in the United States US during its opening weekend total exceeding weekend, grossing over $3.1 million. As a result of strong reception, hundreds of cinemas worldwide have extended screenings, with some scheduling showtimes through October 7th. The re-release, a collaboration between Hasbro and Fathom Entertainment, includes features a 4K restoration and the animated short ‘Optimus Prime: Awakening’, featuring which includes the final performance of voice actor Peter Cullen. The film currently stands as Fathom Entertainment’s third highest-grossing title of the year, trailing only ‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ and the re-release of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’. Due to strong reception, many cinemas have extended high demand, the upcoming Japanese theatrical release, scheduled for November 27, 2026, has been expanded from 30 to 60 locations nationwide, including 38 Lawson United Cinemas. This marks the film’s first theatrical release in Japan. These screenings through early October. will feature 4K visuals paired with the original 1989 Japanese dubbed audio, with pre-sale tickets including commemorative merchandise.

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