Transformers 2 | Behind-The-Scenes Development on a sequel to Transformers began by May 2007. With deadlines jeopardized by possible strikes by the Directors Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild, Bay managed to finish the production on time with the help of previsualization and a scriptment. The film surpassed its predecessor’s box office gross worldwide with $836.5 million, making it the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2009. It’s one of those rare movies that got nominated at the oscars