A new animated short titled *Transformers: Optimus Prime: Awakening* features Peter Cullen voicing Optimus Prime for what is billed as his final performance. The 12-minute film is produced by Hasbro and highlights Optimus Prime in familiar red and blue armor, with a newly released poster centered on the character.
Both outlets tie the short to the 40th anniversary of *The Transformers: The Movie*. The short is scheduled to be shown alongside select screenings of the 1986 film as part of its theatrical rerelease. Polygon and ComingSoon.net report the announcement and describe Cullen’s role, with ComingSoon.net also publishing a poster image for the new short. No additional plot details are provided in the articles, and the sources do not specify the exact screening locations or dates.
Overall, the coverage aligns on the core points: the new 12-minute short, Cullen’s final voiced performance as Optimus Prime, Hasbro’s involvement, and the connection to the anniversary theatrical return of *The Transformers: The Movie*.
