There’s been speculation that Transformers franchise is gearing up for its most ambitious chapter yet with Transformers 8: Rise of Unicron. The film should mark Mark Wahlberg’s return as Cade Yeager while teasing the potential reappearance of Shia LaBeouf’s iconic character, Sam Witwicky.

Rumored to return, it should be directed by Steven Caple Jr., who helmed Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, the film promises to expand the cinematic universe further, introducing Unicron, the planet-eating entity briefly seen in the previous installment.

This storyline sets the stage for an epic showdown that could redefine the franchise’s mythology. Shia LaBeouf, who has remained tight-lipped about his potential return to the franchise, was recently spotted on set in Los Angeles, sparking speculation.

Insiders suggest his involvement might be kept under wraps for a climactic reveal, potentially bridging the original trilogy with the newer installments.