Five years after Bumblebee rolled out into theaters in 2018 and rebooted the live-action universe based on the best-selling Hasbro multimedia franchise, the sequel is finally hitting theaters.

Ahead of its release on June 9, a handful of viewers got a chance to publish their initial thoughts about Transformers: Rise of the Beasts online.

While they're not quite the in-depth movie reviews just yet, the initial reactions to the latest Transformers film are an encouraging sign.

Critics, in particular, commend the new Beast Wars-inspired entry in the series, applauding the introduction of the Maximals and Terrorcons as well as its unique throwback style.

Here's a round of what the critics are saying about Transformers: Rise of the Beasts: