‘Transformers’ movies coming in 2017, 2018 and 2019, Hasbro says

PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc., betting that the world has appetite for at least eight “Transformers” movies, said three additional films in the series are coming in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

The next installment, which was previously announced, is being directed by Michael Bay and will star Mark Wahlberg, according to Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner, who gave a presentation to investors on Friday. The 2018 movie will focus on the films’ Bumblebee character, while the 2019 sequel will be a general “Transformers” story, he said. They’re all slated to be released around June of each year.

Hasbro, the second-largest U.S. toymaker, released the Transformers toys in the 1980s and built them into an entertainment franchise. In its bid to improve profit margins and maintain revenue growth, the company has more movies based on its biggest brands in the works. That includes a “My Little Pony” film in 2017.

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