Megatron transforms into Megatronus Rex in Transformers #38, a new form with tank, missile and cannon upgrades. The change follows his submission to Megatronus and the failure of his Decepticons.
01Summary
- 01Megatronus Rex debuts in Transformers #38, scheduled for release in November 2026.
- 02Megatron was cocooned in crystal in issue #31 and emerged changed after submitting to Megatronus.
- 03His new design includes a tank mode, shoulder missile launchers and a giant arm cannon.
- 04Optimus Prime gave up the Matrix of Leadership to Elita-1, who became Elita Prime in 2026.
- 05Thundercracker has already joined the Autobots, and Soundwave may be killed as an example.
02Why it matters
This matters because a reimagined, more powerful Megatron could shift the balance of the Energon Universe conflict, affecting both the Autobot-Decepticon war and the G.I. Joe characters now part of the same continuity.
Answers are generated by AI from the story summary; they are not investment, health or legal advice.





