Transformers: The Last Knight

Transformers: The Last Knight

Year: 2017

Runtime: 149 min

Language: English

Director: Michael Bay

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When Optimus Prime vanishes, humanity and Autobots collide in an apocalyptic struggle. To secure our future, Cade Yeager, Bumblebee, a wise Lord, and an Oxford Professor must join forces to uncover the Transformers' hidden history on Earth. As the stakes rise, heroes will fall and villains will emerge, setting the stage for a final showdown that will determine which world survives: theirs or ours.

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Timeline – Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
Trace every key event in Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

King Arthur's Alliance

In 484 AD, King Arthur teams up with the wise wizard Merlin. Together, they forge an alliance with the Knights of Iacon, a formidable group of Transformers hidden on Earth.

484 AD
2

The Gift of the Staff

The Knights bestow upon Merlin an extraordinary alien staff, which becomes a key item in the battle against the Saxons. The Transformers transform into a colossal dragon to aid Arthur.

3

Transformers as Outlaws

Fast forward to the present day, Transformers are branded as outlaws by governments worldwide. This leads to the formation of the Transformer Reaction Force (TRF) aimed at exterminating them.

4

Crash in Chicago

A new Transformer craft crashes in the wreckage of Chicago. A group of children finds themselves in danger from a TRF Mecha but are rescued by Izabella and her Transformers.

Chicago
5

Canopy's Sacrifice

During their escape, the brave Transformer Canopy is slain by the TRF, leaving a significant impact on his friends. He manages to attach a metallic talisman to Cade before dying.

6

Optimus Prime's Quest

In the far reaches of the Solar System, Optimus Prime discovers that Cybertron is disintegrating. He meets Quintessa, who claims to be his creator and manipulates him into becoming Nemesis Prime.

7

Earth as Unicron

Quintessa reveals to Optimus that Earth is actually Unicron, an ancient foe of Cybertron, and plans to siphon Earth’s life force to restore his home world.

8

The Horns from Hell

Growing horns appear at six locations globally, prompting NASA to deduce they signify an inter-galactic dimension that Cybertron will enter within three days.

9

Betrayal from Within

William Lennox, a member of the TRF, brokers a deal with Megatron, releasing Decepticons to capture Cade. He discloses Cade's whereabouts, anticipating military intervention.

10

Cade and Viviane's Revelation

Cade and Viviane Wembly learn from Sir Edmund Burton that she is the last descendant of Merlin. Together, they must find Merlin's tomb to retrieve the staff necessary to save Earth.

England
11

The Mission Underwater

The team, including Bumblebee and Cogman, ventures underwater to locate the Cybertronian Knights' sunken vessel. They discover Merlin's tomb and the powerful staff.

Depths of the sea
12

Battle with Under Control

In a climactic confrontation, Bumblebee breaks Quintessa's control over Optimus. This leads to a fierce battle with Megatron and the Decepticons as the Knights rise again.

13

Final Showdown

Megatron delivers the staff to Quintessa at Stonehenge, where they attempt to drain Unicron's life force. The Autobots arrive to confront them, leading to an epic battle.

Stonehenge
14

Saved Earth, Destroyed Cybertron

Viviane manages to extract the staff, halting the destruction of Earth, but at the cost of Cybertron's destruction. Optimus calls for unity between humans and Transformers.

15

Mid-Credits Scene

In a compelling mid-credits scene, scientists investigate a horn from Unicron found in the desert. Quintessa, disguised as a human, offers a method to eliminate Unicron.

Last Updated: October 21, 2024 at 20:56

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