The Transformers: The Movie (1986) is releasing in this 40th Anniversary Limited Edition SteelBook on November 17, 2026. And, the new presentation features a Dolby Atmos mix for the first time!
The 2-disc edition from Shout! includes the widescreen (1.85:1) version in 2160p (4k) and full frame (1.33:1) version in 1080p both restored from a new 4k transfer. In 4k, the movie is presented with Dolby Vision & HDR10.
As noted above, the English soundtrack to The Transformers: The Movie is offered in Atmos, as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 formats.
New bonus features include “Animated Coda: Optimus Prime Awakening” companion piece and “The Touch” reformatted music video. Legacy extras include feature-length storyboards with deleted, alternate, and extended sequences, and Fathom Events 30th Anniversary featurette with Stan Bush’s acoustic performances Of “The Touch” And “Dare.”
Pre-orders for The Transformers: The Movie 2-disc set from Shout! Studios are currently priced $39.96 (List: $49.98) on Amazon.
Bonus Content & Features
- Presented in Dolby Atmos for the First Time! (2026)
- Animated Coda: Optimus Prime Awakening – Companion Piece (2026)
- “The Touch” (Reformatted) Music Video By Stan Bush (2026)
- 2026 Theatrical Trailer
- Audio Commentary with Director Nelson Shin, Story Editor Flint Dille, and Star Susan Blu
- ‘Til All Are One: A Comprehensive Documentary Looking Back at The Transformers: The Movie with Members of the Cast and Crew, Including Flint Dille, Cast Members Gregg Berger, Susan Blu, Neil Ross, Dan Gilvezan, Singer/Songwriter Stan Bush, Composer Vince DiCola and Others!
- He’s Got The Touch: Stan Bush Looks Back at Transformers: The Movie
- Archival Featurettes
- Feature-Length Animated Storyboards
- Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Trailers & TV Spots
The Transformers: The Movie is a 1986 animated sci-fi action film based on the Transformers television series. The movie was co-produced and directed by Nelson Shin and written by Ron Friedman. The movie was released in North America on August 8, 1986, earning an estimated $5.9M on a $6M budget.
The Transformers: The Movie (1986) was previously released in SteelBook editions celebrating the film’s 35th Anniversary.
Article updated with new Dolby Atmos mix and full SteelBook artwork. Original publish date Aug. 31, 2026.
