The Transformers: The Movie (1986) is releasing in this 40th Anniversary Limited Edition SteelBook on Nov. 17, Dec. 1 2026. What’s more, the new presentation features a Dolby Atmos audio 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.
Update 2: Article updated with new release date.
Update 1: with new Dolby Atmos mix and full SteelBook artwork. Original publish date Aug. 31, 2026.
