Every Autobot In The Live-Action Transformers Movie Franchise

Summary

• Prominent Autobot heroes in Transformers movies include Optimus Prime, Jazz, Ironhide, Ratchet, Bumblebee, Sideswipe, and more.
• Each Autobot has a unique personality, alternate mode, and role within the group, with some being heavy weapons specialists or medics.
• The Autobots face conflicts with Decepticons and other factions, with key moments involving betrayal, sacrifice, and tragic deaths among the Autobots.

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The Transformers movies are full of Autobot heroes, from the recognizable silhouettes of the franchise’s flagship characters to the obscure background extras with little screentime. The crux of the Transformers movies’ conflict centers around the war between Autobots and Decepticons, the two biggest remaining factions from the planet Cybertron after the planet’s collapse. Compared to their rivals, the Autobots are more compassionate, caring of humans, and more likely to take utilitarian land-based forms like cars and trucks.

Some of the most prominent Autobots re-appear several times throughout the series, getting both physical makeovers and major personality changes in the transition from the old Transformers timeline to the new one established with Bumblebee. In addition to these main characters, there are also a horde of lesser-known Autobots who only make brief appearances, mainly existing to pad out Hasboro’s toy aisle. It’s also worth mentioning that not every heroic Transformer is an Autobot, with other factions like the Maximals and Dinobots existing in the cinematic universe.

28 Optimus Prime

The face of the Transformers franchise

Far and away the most recognizable Transformer, the Autobots’ steadfast leader is none other than Optimus Prime. Appearing in some capacity in every single Transformers film, Optimus is a staple in the movies, leading the charge with his bravery, impressive combat skills, and signature semi-truck alternate mode. The Autobot leader has seen quite a few variations in appearance over the years, getting some drastic re-designs between movies even set within the same timeline.

Optimus Prime is usually voiced by the legendary Peter Cullen, whose caring yet steadfast delivery exemplifies the Cybertronian’s ideals. However, Chris Hemsworth takes over for Transformers One as Orion Pax, Optimus’ previous title, exploring the Autobot leader’s origins before becoming a Prime. Even if he has some violent tendencies in the live-action movies compared to his animated counterparts, Optimus Prime is easily recognizable as the most famous Autobot.

27 Jazz

The first Autobot to die on-screen

The Autobot’s wise-cracking lieutenant in the first Transformers, Jazz has the unfortunate honor of being the first Autobot to perish in a live-action Transformers movie. A fast-talker with a penchant for Earth slang, Jazz might have been a motormouth, but was undeniably brave, taking his battles pridefully and without fear. Jazz was known for his alternate mode as a silver Pontiac Soltice and his unique weapon, a rotary cannon integrated into a shield that allowed him to shoot and defend himself at the same time.

Jazz meets his demise at the hands of Megatron in the final Battle for Mission City at the end of Transformers. Defiant to the very end, Jazz screams at Megatron, asking if he wants a piece of him, only for the Decepticon leader to declare “No! I want two!” before ripping him in half. Beyond that, Jazz is also famous for appearing in a 30 Rock bit, endorsing Mitt Romney for president alongside Don Cheadle.

26 Ironhide

The Autobots’ heavy weapons specialist

Even if he was never the most important Autobot, Ironhide’s presence quickly made him a fan-favorite among the original core squadron introduced in Transformers. The Autobots’ heavy weapons specialist, Ironhide is known for his gung-ho personality, quick to shoot first and ask questions later. Hoisting two massive cannons capable of firing a wide variety of ammunition types, Ironhide is easily-spotted by his alternate mode as a heavy-duty GMC pickup truck.

As one of the best fighters of the original Autobots lineup, Ironhide got to enjoy some of the best combat scenes of the Transformers movies, tanking some grisly-looking wounds from Decepticons without a care in the world. Unfortunately, his loyalty ultimately gets the better of him, as he is eventually betrayed by Sentinel Prime in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, being literally stabbed in the back. It speaks volumes to Ironhide’s capabilities that Sentinel is afraid to engage him head-on, relying on the element of surprise for an easy kill instead.

25 Ratchet

Chief medical officer of the Autobots

Every good team of freedom fighters needs a combat medic, and the Autobots had none other than the steadfast Ratchet in the role. Another inclusion in the original lineup of Autobots in Transformers, Ratchet kept his fellow Cybertronians ticking through many harrowing battles, though he himself was no slouch in a fight, carving up Decepticons with his rotary saw. His alternate mode is a utilitarian Hummer H2 emergency search and rescue vehicle, keeping in the theme of a combat doctor.

Ratchet survives the longest out of the original core group of Autobots introduced in the first movie outside of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. Sadly, in Transformers: Age of Extinction, Ratchet is hunted down and killed by the vicious bounty hunter Lockdown after the Autobots are forced to go into hiding. Ratchet also briefly re-appears in the new continuity, showing up in a white design calling back to his appearance in the G1 cartoon in the Cybertron sequence of Bumblebee.

24 Bumblebee

Optimus Prime’s trusty second-in-command

The second-most recognizable Autobot outside of Optimus Prime himself, the steadfast scout of the group has had major appearances in every single Transformers movie. Known for his child-like personality and bonds with human characters, Bumblebee’s inability to speak ironically gives him tons of personality, forced to piece together radio clips in order to communicate. Bumblebee’s many weapons and powers he’s accrued over the years speak to his popularity and importance, but his most famous alternate modes are his bright-yellow Chevy Camaro or Volkswagen Beetle.

Bumblebee has the rare honor of being the only Autobot to receive a spin-off film with his eponymous movie, kickstarting the new Transformers continuity. The new timeline sees him once again lose his speech synthesizer, once again forcing him to speak via radio broadcasts. Though never the most powerful Autobot, Bumblebee is brave, fiercely loyal, and tough, able to keep fighting no matter how stacked against him the odds may seem.

23 Sideswipe

A speedy showboating swordsman

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A warrior through and through, Sideswipe was one of the most intriguing Autobots introduced in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Described as an adrenaline chaser who detests war, but loves the thrill of battle, Sideswipe is known for his proficiency with his trademark blades and unique mode of transport, rolling along like roller derby skater with his wheeled feet. Somehow, Sideswipe was able to get his hands on a rare Corvette “Stingray” concept for his alternate mode, giving him one of the flashiest car forms in the Autobots’ roster.

Sideswipe is active through the events of the original timeline through Transformers: Dark of the Moon, in which he sustains heavy injuries but ultimately survives combat. Puzzlingly, Sideswipe is nowhere to be seen from Transformers: Age of Extinction onward, with no explanation given for his absence. Hopefully, the new Transformers series can bring the daring Autobot melee specialist back, possibly in a form more similar to his original appearance in the 80s cartoon.

22 Jolt

An electricity-based Autobot recruit

The best scene of Transformers just might be the closing scene, in which Optimus Prime puts out a call for all remaining Autobots to converge on Earth following Megatron’s defeat as Sam and Mikaela embrace on Bumblebee’s hood to the tune of Linkin Park’s What I’ve Done. In Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, it’s revealed that this message was heard loud and clear by a number of new Autobots, including Jolt.

A Cybertronian with electricity-based powers, Jolt appropriately takes the alternate mode of a Chevy Volt, the American manufacturer’s all-electric car. To supplement his shocking abilities, Jolt uses two flashy whip-like weapons that extend from his arms. Sadly, like Sideswipe, Jolt is one of the new Autobots introduced in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen to be immediately sidelined by the third installment, with his debut appearance being his only one to-date.

21 Arcee, Chromia & Elita-One

The Autobots’ female triple threat

Michael Bay made the curious choice to introduce three of the most famous female Autobots, Arcee, Chromia, and Elita-One, at the same time in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Introduced as a trio of triplet siblings, the three battle sisters each have flashy motorcycle alternate modes, complete with holographic human riders to help them blend in. While the three aren’t ultimately given much to do in their only appearance in the original timeline, they do at least feture heavily in the exciting opening chase of the second film.

Arcee appears with an updated design in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, in which she’s given a little bit more development as a capable field commander for the Autobots, wielding her dual blasters with impunity. Once again, she has a motorcycle alternate mode, making her among the more diminutive Autobots. Elita-One is also a major player in Transformers One, being there from the beginning alongside Orion Pax to form the Autobots in the first place.

20 Mudflap & Skids

Two of the most unfortunate Transformers ever created

By Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Micheal Bay’s unfortunate sense of humor began to seep in further to the designs of the Autobots. This is most evident with the introduction of Skids and Mudflap, another pair of Cybertronian siblings that get an upsetting amount of screentime. First disguising themselves with a combined alternate mode as an ice cream van, Mudlfap and Skids later get upgraded into a pair of Chevy Spark hatchbacks.

While Jazz toed the line of being a harmful African American stereotype, Mudflap and Skids are full-blown racist caricatures, speaking with exaggerated slang while showing off their generally obnoxious and annoying personalities. The two are even implied to be illiterate, making them one of the hardest realities of re-watching the Transformers movies. Thankfully, Mudflap and Skids don’t make a major re-appearance after Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, only being on-screen for a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo in vehicle form in the next installment.

19 Jetfire

The ancient Decepticon turncoat

Unusually for a Decepticon, the old and crotchety Transformer Jetfire boasts an airborne alternate mode, transforming into the infamous sleek stealth plane, the SR-71 Blackbird. Originally serving the first Decepticon leader, The Fallen, Jetfire eventually saw the error of his ways, defecting to the Autobots by the time of the modern day despite the Decepticon insignia still etched into his chassis. Though his personality is birstly, Jetfire ends up being an invaluable ally for the Autobots in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Because of his advanced age, Jetfire’s combat abilities aren’t what they used to be, and he decides to contribute his own life to the cause rather than fight himself. His sacrifice wasn’t in vain, however, as he’s able to donate his parts to Optimus Prime to give the Autobot leader a dramatic, if temporary, boost in power, granting him flight and some powerful weaponry. Even if Jetfire didn’t begin life as an Autobot, he went out as one of the most invaluable additions to their forces in the live-action films.

18 Wheelie & Brains

Two of the tiniest Autobots

Like Jetfire, the caustic personality Wheelie started off as a Decepticon, a minion of Soundwave sent to retrieve a shard of the AllSpark. Once he’s found out, however, he quickly changes sides, eager to joining what he views as the winning team to save his own hide. With an alternate mode as a toy remote-controlled truck, Wheelie is easily one of the smallest Transformers in the Autobots’ roster, dwarfed even by the films’ human characters.

Later on, Wheelie forms fast friends with Brains, a similarly-small Autobot capable of transforming into a laptop with a knack for recalling information. Mostly included for comedic relief, the two Autobots don’t contribute much to the war effort, but get surprising amounts of screen time throughout the series. Strangely enough, Wheelie is very prominent in the 3D theme park ride, Transformers: The Ride, at Universal Studios, showing up in the video that plays prior to boarding the ride.

17 Wheeljack

The brains of the Autobots’ outfit

The eccentric scientist of the Autobots, Wheeljack is one of the most prominent new additions to the Transformers’ cast late in the film series. Just like in the G1 cartoon, Wheeljack serves as the Autobots’ weapon manufacturer, proving his intimate knowledge of Cybertronian weaponry as he outfits Ironhide with some new guns. Wheeljack is mercilessly killed by his Decepticon captors in Transformers: Dark of the Moon begging for his life all the while.

In Bumblebee, Wheeljack is re-introduced, showing up briefly in the Cybertron sequence before returning in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. In the latter, he shows off a new voice, personality, and appearance, losing his wild strands of hair and teeth in exchange for a more human-like face and glasses. In the Michael Bay movies, Wheeljack transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E 550 Sedan, but trades this for a classic Volkswagen bus in his 90s appearance in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

16 Mirage

The illusory trickster of the Autobots

Like Wheeljack, Mirage has two distinct differences between the timeline switch from the Michael Bay movies to the new continuity starting with Bumblebee. In Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Mirage is introduced as a flashy new autobot, fighting with a pair of whips tipped with razor sharp blades. He speaks with an Italian accent that matches his alternate mode, a bright-red Ferrari 458 Italia sportscar.

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In Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Mirage gets a dramatic re-design, now being voiced by celebrity comic Pete Davidson. Able to transform into a wide variety of cars, Mirage shows off his new light-based holographic powers multiple times in the hectic fights of the film, earning a valuable place in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts‘ roster of Autobots as a spy. Fairly integral to the plot as the first Transformer that Noah Diaz meets, Mirage almost becomes a surrogate Bumblebee replacement.

15 The Wreckers

Rough-and-tumble combat specialists

Most Autobots prioritize subtlety when it comes to choosing an alternate mode, hoping for vehicles that can realistically blend in with traffic rather than going for cars armed to the teeth with weaponry. The Wreckers, introduced in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, have no such compulsions, driving around in the form of modified NASCAR vehicles strapped with various weaponry, purpose-built for battle. Autobot commandos, The Wreckers consist of Topspin, Leadfoot, and Roadbuster.

Three rough-and-tumble personalities that live up to their name, the Autobot strike team were rarely allowed off of the NASA base in Transformers: Dark of the Moon due to their attitudes. However, they provided a much-needed relief to the Autobots at the Battle of Chicago, laying waste to Decepticon forces. After this, only Topsin gets another brief appearance, playing volleyball in Transformers: The Last Knight.

14 Sentinel Prime

The treacherous former leader of the Autobots

Before Optimus held the coveted title of Prime, the mantle of leadership was worn by none other than Sentinel Prime. At first a steadfast believer in the Autobots’ cause, Sentinel ends up secretly forging a deal with the Decepticons, willing to extinguish all life on Earth in service to Cybertron. Revealing his treachery after being revived in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Sentinel Prime ends up becoming one of the most fearsome villains of the series despite initially being an Autobot.

With his dual-sided twinblade, shield, and fire truck alternate mode, Sentinel Prime was a worthy warrior who strayed from the ideals of the very faction he once led. Sadly, this ends up pitting him against his protégé, Optimus Prime, in the climactic final bridge battle of Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Executed in cold blood with Megatron’s shotgun while pleading for his life, Sentinel’s death is one of the most brutal killing blows dealt by Optimus Prime.

13 Hound

The cigar-chomping medic

After the deaths of Jazz, Ironhide, and Ratchet, Optimus Prime winds up having a new core trio of Autobots in Transforms: Age of Extinction. The spiritual successor to Ratchet as chief medical officer is Hound, known for his cybernetic beard, love of cigars, and odd inclination to speak in the third person. Hound’s alternate form is that of a Medical Mercedes-Benz Unimog truck, a heavy-duty vehicle congruent with Hound’s chunky robot mode.

Despite being christened as the new medic of the Autobots, Hound is particularly fond of heavy weaponry and ammunition, making him closer in personality to Ironhide than Ratchet. A grizzled combat veteran, Hound is known to have participated in the Second World War, possibly explaining his gruff, drill sergeant demeanor. Voiced by none other than prestige actor John Goodman, Hound is among the most memorable of Optimus Prime’s new crew.

12 Drift

A swordsman on a path of redemption

Like Jetfire and Wheelie, Drift is one of the few Decepticons in the live-action Transformers movies to switch sides, becoming an Autobot before his introduction in Transformers: Age of Extinction. Clearly styling himself after a samurai, Drift is an expert combatant and swordsman seeking to atone for his actions on the wrong side of Cybertronian history. A rare triple-changer, Drift can become either a Bugatti Veyron supercar or a Sikorsky S-97 Raider helicopter, giving him an impressive suite of options.

Though not as egregious as Mudflap and Skids, Drift has a problematic status among the Michael Bay movies as something of an offensive racial stereotype, speaking with a thick Japanese accent. That being said, he gets some of the best lines of Transformers: Age of Extinction — Upon seeing Grimlock transform into a T-Rex for the first time, he quips “I was expecting a giant car.” Voiced by Ken Watanabe, Drift is a solid late addition to the Michael Bay Autobots.

11 Crosshairs

A talented mechanic and flashy sharpshooter

Rounding out Optimus Prime’s trio of new Autobots that fight alongside him and Bumblebee in the last two Michael Bay films is Crosshairs. A cool and collected Autobot with a dry sense of humor, Crosshairs is the group’s mechanic and pilot, capable of flying massive Cybertronian interstellar crafts. He’s easily identifiable by his dual-wielded machine pistols, flexible metal cloak, and bright-green Corvette Stingray alternate mode.

Compared to Hound and Drift, Crosshairs might be the least memorable of the three new Autobots Optimus Prime keeps by his side in Transformers: Age of Extinction. That being said, he still gets some great moments in the group’s fights, gunning down Decepticons while deploying parachutes to slow his fall. He also professes his admiration for Prime’s leadership upong seeing him mount Grimlock, stating “You just want to die for the guy.”

10 Cogman

The faithful clockwork butler

Unlike most Transformers, Cogman is a human-scale Cybertronian, standing at roughly the size of an average person. Having a unique disposition among the largely unruly Autobots, Cogman is polite and obsessed with etiquette, easily identifiable by his antique rococo designs and British accent. That being said, Cogman has a bit of an unstable side, coming out in bursts of rage, sarcasm, or a mixture of both. Cogman doesn’t seem to have an alternate mode, but is capable of firing a rocket out of his mouth, as he does during the chase scene in which his road rage comes out.

Cogman is introduced as the faithful butler of Sir Edmund Burton, played by Anthony Hopkins, in Transformers: The Last Knight. Despite his smaller size and exhausting attitude, Cogman ends up being an invaluable ally to Cade and the Autobots. He even makes fresh sushi for Cade and Viviane Wembly, despite harboring a clear dislike for the former.

9 Hot Rod

A flashy French comrade of Bumblebee

TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT (2017) Hot Rod and Laura Haddock as Viviane Wembly

Transformers: The Last Knight reveals that Bumblebee has been on Earth longer than previously thought, having secretly served the allied forces in World War II. He wasn’t alone in his escapades, however, as the film reveals he had a comrade in the form of Hot Rod. Similar in size and stature to Bumblebee, Hot Rod is an Autobot scout who, unlike his brother-in-arms, is actually able to speak. To his own frustration, Hot Rod at some point picked up a French accent during his battles across Europe which he can’t seem to shake.

In World War II, Hot Rod joined Bumblebee in disguise as an army truck, infiltrating a Nazi compound. In the modern day, he enjoys a much flashier alternate mode, a Lamborghini Centenario supercar, living up to his name. Hot Rod spent years deep undercover as Viviane Wembly’s car, silently protecting her as the last living descendant of Merlin.

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