Transformers: Dark of the Moon (also known as Transformers 3) is a 2011 American science fiction/action film, part of the Transformers film series, directed by Michael Bay and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is the sequel to Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and was released on June 29, 2011.[2][3] The film is presented in regular 2D, Real D 3D and IMAX,[7] featuring Dolby Surround 7.1 sound.[8]



Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and John Turturro reprise their starring roles, with Peter Cullen returning as the voice of Optimus Prime and Hugo Weaving returning as the voice of Megatron. Ehren Kruger, who collaborated in the writing of the last film, was again involved in the writing. Despite having been initially confirmed for the film,[9] and with the film already into principal photography, it was announced that Megan Fox would not be reprising her role from the previous two films. With Fox's character Mikaela being dropped, Sam was assigned a new love interest, portrayed by English model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Also, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, having written the last two films, did not return for this installment in the series,[10] which Orci had earlier somewhat anticipated, fearing the duo would "risk getting stale".[11] Bay has stated this would be his last installment in the series.[12] In May 2011 it was announced that Paramount Pictures had bumped Transformers: Dark of the Moon's release date of July 1, 2011 two days earlier, June 29, in order to receive an early response to footage.[13][14] The film was then released one day earlier, June 28, in select 3D and IMAX theatres, nationwide