There have been rumors that Transformers 8: Rise of Unicron, the franchise’s most ambitious installment to date, is in the works. Mark Wahlberg should reprise his role as Cade Yeager in the movie, which also teases the possible comeback of Shia LaBeouf’s beloved 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.