Is there a post-credits scene in Transformers One? Why you should stay seated

Transformers One premieres on Friday, September 20. When you go to the cinema, you may be wondering if Transformers One has a post-credits scene. Read on to find out if it's worth staying in your seat through the credits.

Transformers Onethe first fully computer-animated Transformers film, explores the unknown origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Although they are best known as bitter enemies, they were once close friends – like brothers – who ultimately changed the fate of Cybertron, according to the film's official synopsis. The film is one of the most successful Paramount Animation films of all time.

The film features an all-star cast of voices including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm. Transformers One Directed by Josh Cooley (Inside Out, Toy Story 4) and produced by franchise veteran Lorenzo di Bonaventura.

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Hemsworth, the voice of Optimus Prime, told ScreenRant what excited him most about exploring Optimus' early days with Orion. “Well, the Optimus that we know before from the cartoons and movies has this constant, eternal blind optimism and an incredible sense of hope,” the actor explained. “What interested me was the fact that we can see where that comes from.”

Transformers One has a confirmed runtime of one hour and 51 minutes. Since you'll be spending nearly two hours in the theater, you may be wondering if it's worth sticking around for a mid-credits or end-credits scene that announces another project. Here's what you need to know.

Does Transformers One Is there an end credits scene?

Yes, Transformers One contains several post-credit scenes that are worth watching. Without giving too much away: after the first credits there is a mid-credits scene, followed by an important end-credits scene at the very end.

The mid-credits scene is a fun addition, while the end-credits scene is a must-see as it could have ramifications for the future of the franchise, according to SlashFilm. This isn't surprising, as Paramount Pictures is already planning a Transformers/GI Joe crossover film, with Hemsworth in talks to reprise his role, as Deadline previously reported.

Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura recently confirmed to ScreenRant that there are already plans for a Transformers One Prequel. “First of all, if we are successful with this film, we will make a sequel,” he revealed to the site. “And we already have, I think, the beginnings of a really interesting story for the second part, which is also based on the characters, just like the first [is].”

The probability of a continuation depends on Transformers One is Box office success. The film is currently aiming to gross $30-40 million in its opening weekend. So far, the animated film has received positive reviews and has an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Stay tuned to learn more about the future of Transformers One Franchise.

Watch the official trailer for Transformers One below.