Transformers: The Last Knight Rolls Onto Prime Video This December
Mark Wahlberg's 'Transformers: The Last Knight' left fans and critics underwhelmed, but the blockbuster is making a comeback on streaming. Find out when and where you can watch the film that marked the end of Michael Bay's explosive run with the franchise.
Michael Bay’s explosive run with the Transformers series brought plenty of action and spectacle to the big screen, but by 2017, even his signature style couldn’t save the franchise’s fifth installment. Transformers: The Last Knight, starring Mark Wahlberg, marked the end of Bay’s directorial journey with the Autobots and Decepticons, closing out an era that had once dominated the box office.
Box Office Woes and Franchise Fatigue
Despite the franchise’s earlier successes, this chapter struggled to connect with audiences and critics alike. The film’s massive production costs reportedly led to a significant financial loss for Paramount, with estimates suggesting the studio was out nearly $100 million. The story, weighed down by its sprawling plot and over-the-top effects, failed to recapture the magic that made the earlier movies such hits.
After this misstep, the Transformers universe took a new direction. The series was rebooted with Bumblebee, which found fresh energy and critical acclaim, and later continued with Rise of the Beasts. But The Last Knight remains a turning point, remembered as the film that brought Bay’s era to a close.
Streaming Debut on Prime Video
Now, the blockbuster that signaled the end of an era is set to find a new audience. Transformers: The Last Knight will be available to stream on Prime Video starting December 1. For fans who missed it in theaters or those curious to revisit the film, this marks a chance to experience the spectacle from the comfort of home.
Whether you’re a longtime follower of the franchise or just looking for a high-octane action flick, the arrival of The Last Knight on streaming offers a fresh opportunity to see how the saga’s original run wrapped up. The film’s debut on Prime Video could spark renewed interest in the earlier chapters of the Transformers story, even as the series continues to evolve in new directions.