The Transformers: The Movie is an animated science-fiction action film based on the Transformers franchise. It features the Autobots and Decepticons in a large-scale conflict, with the story centered on the struggle for survival after the rise of a powerful new threat. The film is notable for its darker tone, memorable soundtrack, and major character deaths that marked a turning point in the series. It is widely recognized as the main theatrical film of the original Transformers animation continuity.