Transformers Global Statue Tour at Navy Pier In Chicago Through May 26

Optimus Primal, Optimus Prime and Mirage, three of the Transformers set up at the entrance to Navy Pier in Chicago.

Chicago fans can visit the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Globe Statue Tour as the Autobots are at the Navy Pier entrance through May 26.

The Transformers on display include two Autobots (Optimus Prime and Mirage) and a Maximal (Optimus Primal). Previous US stops also included Las Vegas and Austin, TX, where they were on display in connection with this year’s SXSW Film and TV Festival. It is surprising, however, the Bumblebee is not among the current Autobots included on the Global Statue Tour.

Depending on the time of day, Navy Pier could have a crowd. If you are looking to visit Navy Pier, I would recommend visiting during an off-peak hour. If you live out of town, there is currently road construction on Lake Shore Drive. Please check the construction schedule and plan your trip accordingly.

Optimus Primal, one of three Transformers at Navy Pier in Chicago. Photo by Danielle Solzman/Solzy at the Movies.

Optimus Prime, one of three Transformers at Navy Pier in Chicago. Photo by Danielle Solzman/Solzy at the Movies.

Mirage, one of three Transformers at Navy Pier in Chicago. Photo by Danielle Solzman/Solzy at the Movies.

Additional cities on the tour also include:

London, UK: May 29 – June 9
Mexico City, Mexico: May 24 – June 8
New York, NY: June 2-8
Seoul, South Korea: Early June
Tokyo, Japan: Early August

Steven Caple Jr. directs the upcoming Transformers: Rise of the Beast from a screenplay written by Joby Harold and Darnell Metayer & Josh Peters and Erich Hoeber & Jon Hoeber. Harold also wrote the story.

The synopsis for the film is as follows:

Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – to join them as allies in the existing battle for earth.

The cast includes Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, John DiMaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Cristo Fernández, Tongayi Chi.

Here’s a YouTube spot on the current Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Global Statue Tour: