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Hasbro's New Series Revives G.I. Joe and Transformers

10/27/2025

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Story summary

Hasbro is developing an animated series, The Energon Universe, merging G.I. Joe and Transformers for an adult audience, based on Robert Kirkman's comics.
The series features characters from both brands to enable deeper storytelling.
The project follows stalled live-action crossover plans after the mixed success of recent films.
Joe Henderson (showrunner) leads the project, and the series could revitalize both franchises and set the stage for future live-action collaborations.

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Story summary

Hasbro is developing an animated series, The Energon Universe, merging G.I. Joe and Transformers for an adult audience, based on Robert Kirkman's comics.
The series features characters from both brands to enable deeper storytelling.
The project follows stalled live-action crossover plans after the mixed success of recent films.
Joe Henderson (showrunner) leads the project, and the series could revitalize both franchises and set the stage for future live-action collaborations.