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New Transformers Movie Reveals Peter Cullen's Final Optimus Prime Performance (Exclusive)

The Transformers franchise faces a future without Peter Cullen's iconic Optimus Prime voice

By · Published September 1, 2026 at 19:32 UTC · Updated September 2, 2026 at 02:24 UTC

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The obvious questions

Who is Peter Cullen?

Peter Cullen was a voice actor best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh.

What is the upcoming Transformers movie?

The upcoming Transformers movie is part of the franchise's 40th anniversary celebrations and will feature Peter Cullen's final performance as Optimus Prime.

Who else is featured in the new Transformers movie?

The new Transformers movie will also include performances from Frank Welker and other veteran voice actors.

The story so far

Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor behind Optimus Prime, has died. His final performance as the character will be featured in the upcoming Transformers movie.

Michael Bay, director of the Transformers film series, has shared his admiration for Cullen's work, noting that the actor's voice gave him chills. The Transformers franchise is marking its 40th anniversary with a re-release.

The new movie will also feature performances from other veteran voice actors, including Frank Welker. The loss of Cullen's distinctive voice raises questions about how the franchise will evolve moving forward.

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