If you saw the end-credit scene from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, you knew that a Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie was likely in the works. At CinemaCon today, Paramount Pictures made it official (via Deadline): We’re getting a blockbuster at some point in the future that will include aliens who can turn into cars and/or mecha beasts AND G.I. Joe soldiers doing… whatever G.I. Joe soldiers do.
While the film is now official, Paramount didn’t share any news about who would be directing this, though the idea apparently came from Rise of the Beasts director Steven Caple Jr and it will be executive produced by none other than Steven Spielberg. The story for the film is also reportedly based on the 1980s run of comics based on the two Hasbro brands.
The first time G.I. Joe and Transformers shared a page was in 1987’s aptly named G.I. Joe and the Transformers. The four-issue mini-series saw the Autobots and the G.I. Joes (a.k.a. the good guys) face off against the Decepticons and Cobra (a.k.a. the bad guys). There also appears to be some friendly fire where Bumblebee gets destroyed(!) and reanimated/rebuilt under a different name, and the changing of sides by one key group, making it three against one in a battle to save Earth from sure destruction.
How closely the movie ties to this plot remains to be seen. But the comic run sounds like something that could make for a blockbuster film. They just better not fuck with Bumblebee too much (see the wonderful Transformer pictured above), as they are the best character in the franchise.
No news yet on when the movie will go into production or make its way to the big screen.
