Nitro Zeus is seen briefly in the film. Sqweeks is a small loyal Transformer pet of newcomer Izabella. Unlike the other bots, he was actually made to be on set.

Film Review: ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ The fifth time may not quite be the charm, but the latest entry in Michael Bay's crunched-metal robot-war mega-series is badder, and therefore better.

If you want any insight into the mind of Michael Bay, just look to his canine companions. “If you understand how he feels about his dogs, you’ve got it,” says producer Jerry Bruckheimer.