Bumblebee_
"Every hero has a beginning."
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
16 countries
Disney+
15 countries
Rakuten TV
13 countries
Paramount+
12 countries
Prime Video
7 countries
SkyShowtime
7 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Bumblebee earned $468.0M worldwide on a $135.0M budget — a 247% return on investment.
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Year context
Bumblebee was released 8 years ago in 2018.
CAST (20)
Dylan O'Brien
B-127 / Bumblebee (voice)
Hailee Steinfeld
Charlie Watson
John Cena
Jack Burns
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
Memo Gutierrez
John Ortiz
Dr. Powell
Stephen Schneider
Ron
Jason Ian Drucker
Otis Watson
Pamela Adlon
Sally Watson
Len Cariou
Hank
Glynn Turman
General Whalen
Peter Cullen
Optimus Prime (voice)
Angela Bassett
Shatter (voice)
Justin Theroux
Dropkick (voice)
Gracie Dzienny
Tina Lark
Ricardo Hoyos
Tripp Summers
Lenny Jacobson
Roy
Megyn Price
Amber
Kollin Holtz
Craig
Fred Dryer
Sheriff Lock
Isabelle Ellingson
Mean Girlfriend
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$135.0M
Budget
$468.0M
Revenue
+247%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (5)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
114 min (1h 54m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (6,508 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$135,000,000
Box Office
$467,989,645
Profit
+$332,989,645
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bumblebee about?
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.
How long is Bumblebee?
Bumblebee has a runtime of 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Who directed Bumblebee?
Bumblebee was directed by Travis Knight.
Who stars in Bumblebee?
The cast of Bumblebee includes Dylan O'Brien, Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz.
How much did Bumblebee make at the box office?
Bumblebee earned $467,989,645 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $135,000,000.
What is the rating of Bumblebee?
Bumblebee has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 6,508 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Adventure
Science Fiction
KEYWORDS (7)
technology
based on toy
robot
spin off
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1980s
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