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3 more ‘Transformers’ sequels to arrive before 2020

An Optimus Prime figure displayed in front of the city skyline before the world premiere of'Transformers 4' movie in Hong Kong. Three more sequels are set to arrive by 2019. – AFP/Relaxnews pic, February 13, 2016.An Optimus Prime figure displayed in front of the city skyline before the world premiere of'Transformers 4' movie in Hong Kong. Three more sequels are set to arrive by 2019. – AFP/Relaxnews pic, February 13, 2016.On Friday Paramount revealed the launch schedule for the next instalments of what has become one of its most valuable franchises.

The Transformers films, based on the exploits of a Hasbro toy range, have transformed the concept from a plaything into a US$3.7 billion (RM15.36 billion) franchise.

To capitalise on this huge popularity, Paramount is continuing to strike while the iron is hot and has announced that "Transformers 5" will hit cinema screens on June 23, 2017. On June 8, 2018, Transformers 6 will arrive and on June 28, 2019 the seventh instalment is due.

Although no official titles or plot details have been revealed, Michael Bay has confirmed that he will be directing the fifth instalment. – AFP/Relaxnews, February 13, 2016.

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