As seen in previews for The Last Knight, Bumblebee has been active on Earth since World War II, so it’s conceivable that we could see what he was up to years before he became Sam Witwicky’s protector.
Since producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura also said back in January that the Bumblebee movie will not be a direct sequel to Transformers: The Last Knight, this set up the possibility that the spinoff could actually be a prequel.
For now, though, this idea remains unconfirmed, so stay tuned to CinemaBlend more more news on its progress, including if Hailee Steinfeld’s deal is finalized.
While no official details about the Bumblebee movie have been disclosed to the public yet, Michael Bay revealed last month that the spinoff will “go a little younger” and “deal more with the character.”