$709 Million Blockbuster Film That Launched $5.8 Billion Franchise Rises on Netflix Charts After 17 Years

Action franchises have long been recognized as some of the most profitable film series in the industry. In 2024, this trend continues to hold true; for instance, the much-anticipated film Deadpool & Wolverine marked its entry into the MCU with remarkable success, grossing over $1 billion and securing its position as the second-highest earner of the year thus far. Another noteworthy title is Dune: Part Two, a science fiction-action film that achieved impressive global revenues of $714.4 million at the box office. These remarkable figures underscore the commercial appeal of action franchise films, making them a dominant force in today’s cinematic landscape.

The origins of the action franchise can be traced back several decades; however, the 21st century has seen an explosion in their popularity and success. Iconic franchises such as The Fast and the Furious, The Expendables, and Mission: Impossible have flourished, particularly with most of their installments launching after the year 2000. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) serves as a prime example of the peak success achieved by action franchises, with three of the all-time highest-grossing films—Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and Spider-Man: No Way Home—belonging to this franchise. Additionally, a well-loved action franchise from the 2000s has recently made headlines by dominating streaming charts.

Transformers Achieves Streaming Success

Transformers Hits the Netflix Top 10 in the U.S.

The original Transformers film, released in 2007, has made a significant impact on Netflix’s viewing figures, recently climbing the platform’s charts. Despite mixed reviews from critics, with a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, audience reception has been much more favorable, scoring an impressive 85% on the audience Popcornmeter. Financially, the film also achieved substantial success, raking in over $709 million globally, thus solidifying the Transformers franchise as one of the most commercially successful action series ever.

Notably, Transformers secured the 8th position on Netflix’s Top 10 list in the United States during the week of December 2 to December 8. In this competitive week, the film outperformed various titles, including Midway and We’re the Millers. Other films entering the Netflix charts that week included Our Little Secret, Subservience, That Christmas, Run All Night, Little, and Mary.

Insights into Transformers’ Success

Franchise Departure from Netflix on the Horizon

A robot advertises Oreos in Transformers Age of Extinction

The Transformers franchise is a staggering $5.8 billion intellectual property, reflecting its immense popularity and fanbase. This surge in streaming traffic to Netflix is particularly noteworthy; however, viewers should be aware that four films from the franchise will soon be removed from the platform. This impending departure may lead to an uptick in viewership, as dedicated Transformers fans rush to re-watch their favorite films before they are gone from Netflix.

Source: Netflix

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