Chris Hemsworth’s path to superstardom has been paved by franchise films. One of his first roles was playing George Kirk in the 2009 filmStar Trek. The supporting role was high profile and paved the way for other opportunities. Two years after he played that role, he made his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut playing the titular god inThor.Hemsworth would reprise his thunderous role inmany MCU films, getting both solo and group features in theAvengersmovies.

Outside the MCU,Hemsworth has been in both one-off and other franchise films. He plays the Huntsman in theSnow White and the Hunstmanmovies as well as a supporting character in the 2016 remake ofGhostbusters. He also dabbled in theMen in Blackfranchise through his role inMen in Black: International, and even playedaMad Maxvillainin last year’sFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga, which was a prequel toFury Road. Now, one of Hemsworth’s major franchise movies from last year is finding success on streaming.

Blended image of stills from The Transformers The Movie (1986) & Bumblebee (2018)

Transformers One Has Become A Streaming Hit

Transformers Oneis now a streaming hit. Serving as a prequel in theTransformersfranchise, the 2024 animated movie tells the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, who were best friends before later becoming enemies in Cybertron. In addition to Hemsworth, theTransformers Onevoice castincludes Scarlett Johansson, Brian Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key. While the movie grossed over $129 million worldwide,it is considered a box-office disappointmentdue to its comparatively high $75 million budget.

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As perFlixPatrol,Transformers Onehas made it into the top 10 movies in theUnited States today (January 14) on Paramount+, taking the no. 8 spot. It beatsGladiatorandSonic the Hedgehog 2but falls short ofTop Gun: Maverick,Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,Dear Santa,Smile 2,The Painter,Jack Reacher, andFinestkind.

Chris Hemsworth has a bloody face and stares grimly in a scene from In the Heart of the Sea

Our Take On Transformers One’s Streaming Success

Transformers OneHas Always Been Loved By Its Audience

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Transformers One is an animated action-adventure movie that marks the first animated feature-length film for the series in decades. The film will be a prequel to the franchise, and will tell the story of Optimus Prime and Megatron in their early years, how they met, and a closer look at the war on their home planet, Cybertron.

Transformers One 2024 Film Official Poster