The 1986 Animated Transformers: The Movie Is Getting a 40th Anniversary 4K Steelbook Edition

On November 17, Transformers: The Movie - 40th Anniversary Limited-Edition steelbook will be available for purchase in both 4K UHD and Blu-ray formats at major retailers. The limited-edition steelbook is priced at $39.99, according to the Gruv listing, though it may drop to $39.99 closer to the release date. A standard DVD edition of the movie will also be released on the same day, along with a theatrical re-release of the film from September 17 to 21.

The Transformers: The Movie, set in the year 2005, introduces a new and formidable enemy named Unicron, a planet-sized villain capable of destruction on a massive scale. The Autobots, the movie's heroes, find themselves threatened as Unicron's path aligns directly with their home planet, Cybertron. The voice cast includes notable names such as Peter Cullen, Orson Wells, Frank Welker, Leonard Nimoy, Judd Nelson, and Scatman Cruthers.

The movie features a soundtrack that includes Weird Al's popular original song, "Dare to be Stupid." For many, The Transformers: The Movie is considered the best Transformers film ever made, with a strong storyline that includes a major plot twist that resonated with an entire generation of children. The animated series that the movie is a part of, which ran from 1984 to 1987, is also available for purchase on DVD and for free streaming on Tubi and Pluto.

This is not the first time Transformers: The Movie has received an anniversary edition, as it has been released as such every five years over the past few decades. However, a 40th-anniversary edition is particularly noteworthy, making it a must-have for fans. For those interested in the live-action adaptations of the characters, additional information on how to watch the Transformers movies in order can be found elsewhere.