**Press Release**
Hasbro is excited to announce the next stop on “The Apology Tour” with THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE: THE SOUNDTRACK: THE REFORMATTED EDITION, a reimagined soundtrack for THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE (1986), created in collaboration with record label Reigning Phoenix Music.
Releasing July 24, 2026 on
Album performances are led by ‘The Knights of Unicron’, a band of world-class musicians featuring Gus Rios, Matt Harvey and Ross Sewage, with additional guest appearances by rock/metal icon, former singer of Skid Row and solo artist, Sebastian Bach for a special rendition of "Nothin's Gonna Stand in Our Way", power metal artist Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers) for an electric version of “The Transformers (Theme)”, and other new exciting re-recordings from Mark Osegueda (Kerry King, Death Angel), Francesco Cavalieri (Wind Rose, V.B.O.), and Cold Slither’s own, Torch. Tying it all together is composer Vince Dicola as the perfect complement to this winning formula for the most honest and true collaboration for die-hard TRANSFORMERS fans!
To begin the album’s rollout, today, Hasbro has released the first Single (STREAM HERE) and Music Video (VIEW HERE) for Stan Bush’s re-recording of “The Touch” along with full album vinyl pre-orders now available at trade wide
Please see below for more details about the album and artwork, along with more information about the film and how it remains one of the most talked about moments in franchise history. We’ve also included more info about Hasbro’s "The Apology Tour" campaign.
THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE: THE SOUNDTRACK: THE REFORMATTED EDITION
(HASBRO | Available July 24, 2026 on major streaming platforms and vinyl format)
Hasbro has collaborated with record label Reigning Phoenix Music to announce THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE: THE SOUNDTRACK: THE REFORMATTED EDITION, the fully reimagined official soundtrack for THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE from 1986, continuing Hasbro’s “The Apology Tour” in celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary.
THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE: THE SOUNDTRACK: THE REFORMATTED EDITION brings 10 re-recorded, reimagined tracks from the iconic film, including performances led by ‘The Knights of Unicron’, a band of world-class musicians featuring Gus Rios, Matt Harvey and Ross Sewage, with guest appearances by Stan Bush as the original voice that defined an era, rock/metal icon Sebastian Bach (former lead singer of Skid Row and solo artist), power metal artist Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers), Mark Osegueda (Kerry King, Death Angel), Francesco Cavalieri (Wind Rose, V.B.O.), and Torch from Cold Slither. Composer Vince Dicola compliments this winning formula for the most honest and true collaboration for die-hard TRANSFORMERS fans!
Tracklist
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“The Touch" – Knights Of Unicron featuring Stan Bush (originally recorded by Stan Bush)
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"Instruments of Destruction" – Knights Of Unicron featuring Francesco Cavalieri (originally recorded by N.R.G.)
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"Death of Optimus Prime" – Vince DiCola
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"Dare" – Knights Of Unicron featuring Stan Bush and Vince DiCola (originally recorded by Stan Bush)
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"Nothin's Gonna Stand in Our Way" – Knights Of Unicron featuring Sebastian Bach (originally recorded by Spectre General)
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"The Transformers (Theme)" – Knights Of Unicron featuring Brittney Slayes (originally recorded by Lion)
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"Escape" – Knights Of Unicron (originally recorded by Vince DiCola)
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"Hunger" – Knights Of Unicron featuring Mark Osegueda (originally recorded by Spectre General)
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"Autobot/Decepticon Battle" – Knights Of Unicron (originally recorded by Vince DiCola)
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"Dare to Be Stupid" – Knights Of Unicron featuring Torch (originally recorded by "Weird Al" Yankovic)
Additional Album Credits
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Produced by Matt LaPlant (Cold Slither)
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Mixed by Zeuss (Rob Zombie)
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Recorded at Ripper’s Lair at an undisclosed location
ABOUT THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE AND HASBRO’S “THE APOLOGY TOUR”
Hasbro, in collaboration with Fathom Entertainment, is bringing THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE back to theatres for its 40th anniversary, inviting fans to relive the action, the music and yes… that moment. The loss of Optimus Prime remains one of the most talked-about moments in franchise history. As part of the year-long “Apology Tour,” Hasbro is leaning into that shared experience, bringing fans together to grieve, heal, and reminisce at special fan events all year long, including the film’s return to theaters.
Beginning September 17, 2026, in honor of TRANSFORMERS Day, the beloved 1986 animated film— presented in 4K—will roll into theatres across the U.S. with a wide theatrical release through September 21 as a special limited-run cinema experience. Select international markets are expected to launch day-and-date with the U.S.
Tickets for THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary will be available later this summer and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information and to be among the first notified when tickets go on sale, please visit Fathom Entertainment.
Alongside the cinema experience, fans can expect additional anniversary surprises across toys, merchandise, publishing, and more because 40 years later… it still hits like a truck.
For the latest information on the TRANSFORMERS brand, including toys and entertainment, follow @TRANSFORMERSOfficial on Instagram, @TRANSFORMERS on X, @TRANSFORMERS on Facebook and @TRANSFORMERSOfficial on TikTok.
