Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is the latest installment in the long-running and hugely successful Transformers franchise, and it was such a breath of fresh air. It managed to adapt the fan-favourite Beast Wars storyline successfully while giving us endearing characters to watch. Just over a month after it hit theatres you can watch it from the comfort of your own home and see the film, including THAT scene, in full HD. For the Rise of the Beasts home premiere, OTN spoke to longtime Transformers producer and one of the biggest names in Hollywood, Lorenzo di Bonaventura about the film, When we asked about the surprising ending and what it means for the future of the franchise. Here’s what he had to say:

I don’t look at things like a universe, I look at them as a story and [the Joes] will be a part of the story. I also think the term “crossover” means different things for different people. For me, the Joes, whoever they are, are entering the world of Transformers, not combining the two worlds. The plan is to eventually do [a crossover]. But, for the next movie, it’s the Joes that are coming in for whatever the ending of Rise of the Beasts has led us to believe is possible.

Lorenzo di Bonaventura

When asked to clarify if Transformers and G.I Joe characters will just co-exist for now or interact, di Bonaventura kindly expanded upon this:

Oh, they will interact. We haven’t developed a script yet though. What I will say is just like we do with every other movie, it will be a team of Transformers and humans fighting the fight. The Joes will be a part of that.

Lorenzo di Bonaventura

Plans for these two Hasbro franchises to cross-over have been attempted for DECADES but this is the first time that the two franchises have awknoledge each other in the live-action films. Due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, it might be a while before a script is developed and filming begins but that’s the price to pay for equality and fair pay in Hollywood. However, once the film(s) finally release, We’re sure it’ll be a blast.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is out on digital platforms now. Stay tuned for the rest of our conversation with di Bonaventura!