The latest Transformers animated film has had impressive success at the box office since its release. So far, Transformers One has earned $72 million worldwide. In its second weekend, the film brought in an additional $25.9 million.
Domestically, the movie made $9.3 million across nearly 4,000 theaters in the United States. Internationally, it earned $16.6 million from over 60 countries. This includes openings in 11 new territories overseas. The international total is now $32.8 million.
China has been a significant contributor, with the film making $8 million during its first weekend there. South Korea and Brazil also saw strong showings. In South Korea, Transformers One came in second, earning $1.4 million from over 500 theaters. Similarly in Brazil, it took second place and made $660,000. The movie placed third in Italy, generating $590,000 from about 400 locations.
Reviews have also been largely positive. Critics have given the film an 89% approval rating on review website Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences seem to love it too, demonstrated by a very high 98% audience score on the same site.
Movie critic Jeff Ewing praised the film in his review for Collider. He highlighted the talented voice cast, which includes well-known actors like Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. Ewing especially commended the voice performances of Hemsworth as Orion Pax and Henry as D-16 for adding depth to their animated characters.
As Transformers One continues rolling out worldwide, it is set to debut in major markets like the United Kingdom, Germany, and France in the coming weeks. Studios expect these openings to further boost the film’s strong box office performance.
The success so far shows the enduring popularity of the Transformers franchise. It also demonstrates how animated movies can captivate both critics and general audiences. As it keeps playing in theaters, Transformers One looks poised to become one of the highest-grossing animated films of the entire year.
