Transformers One's Sentinel Prime Explained: Backstory, Plan, & Powers

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Transformers One.
Transformers One is primarily the origin story of Orion Pax/Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) and D-16/Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry), but it also explores other prominent Transformers, including Sentinel Prime (Jon Hamm). While he has not been in the franchise as long as Optimus Prime and Megatron, Sentinel Prime still has a rich history, and has appeared in many mediums long before his depiction in the animated prequel film. His inclusion in Transformers One further cements his important position in the franchise's lore.
As is the case in some of his previous portrayals, Sentinel Prime's true motivations and his shifting allegiances in the prequel drive much of the story. Despite his Autobot origins, he is not simply an Autobot, nor is he simply a Decepticon, and instead has a more complicated role in Transformers One and in other previous stories. The franchise's...
Transformers One is primarily the origin story of Orion Pax/Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) and D-16/Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry), but it also explores other prominent Transformers, including Sentinel Prime (Jon Hamm). While he has not been in the franchise as long as Optimus Prime and Megatron, Sentinel Prime still has a rich history, and has appeared in many mediums long before his depiction in the animated prequel film. His inclusion in Transformers One further cements his important position in the franchise's lore.
As is the case in some of his previous portrayals, Sentinel Prime's true motivations and his shifting allegiances in the prequel drive much of the story. Despite his Autobot origins, he is not simply an Autobot, nor is he simply a Decepticon, and instead has a more complicated role in Transformers One and in other previous stories. The franchise's...
- 1/8/2025
- by Matthew Rudoy
- ScreenRant
Similar News
Who Is The Wealthiest MCU Superhero? Top 5 Richest Avengers Actors Ranked
- 5/3/2025
- by Vivek Kumar
- KoiMoi

Avengers: Age Of Ultron Taught Marvel A Box Office Lesson That Backfired Years Later
- 5/3/2025
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film

Downey and Doomsday Cast Applaud Thunderbolts* Ensemble
- 5/3/2025
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely

Every Hollywood Movie to Earn $1 Billion at the Box Office in the Last Decade
- 5/3/2025
- by Arpita
- FandomWire

‘Return to Skull Island’ Trailer – Kong Strikes in MonsterVerse Comic Miniseries
- 5/2/2025
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com

Hailee Steinfeld Photos: Her Career From Teen Movies To The Oscars To ‘Sinners’
- 5/2/2025
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV

Steven Spielberg And A Star Trek Legend Teamed Up For A Forgotten Sci-Fi Series
- 5/4/2025
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film

William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy were at odds in another great TV show!
- 5/3/2025
- by Michael Weyer
- Red Shirts Always Die

Why Leonard Nimoy Was Glad Star Trek Got Canceled
- 5/3/2025
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film

IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.