All Optimus Prime vs Megatron fights ranked

#1 – The Duel from the 1986 Film: The End of an Era

Probably the most famous battle: Optimus leads a final heroic charge against Megatron, mortally wounding his enemy… before being seriously injured himself. This battle is significant:

• the death of Optimus Prime,
• the transformation of Megatron into Galvatron,
• the passing of the torch to the new generation.

A foundational confrontation, both tragic and mythological.

#2 – Transformers (2007): The Battle for Mission City

The first live-action showdown. Optimus faces Megatron in the middle of the city, in a brutal, dirty, explosive fight. Key points:

• Megatron physically dominates the majority of the duel.
• Optimus desperately tries to protect humans.
• It was ultimately Sam Witwicky who delivered the fatal blow thanks to the AllSpark.

A fight that has become a cult classic thanks to its brutal realism.

#3 – Dark of the Moon (2011): The Bloody Reversal

Optimus, already exhausted after massacring Shockwave's army, confronts Megatron in a brief but intense scene. The ending is one of the most violent in the saga.

• Megatron attempts a hypocritical truce.
• Optimus coldly executes him.
• This proves that their rivalry goes beyond politics: it's personal.

#4 – Transformers Prime: The Battle of the Heirs of the Past

In this vein, Optimus and Megatron share a common past. Their battle symbolizes betrayal, ideology, and destiny.

• Megatron is more powerful in a one-on-one fight.
• Optimus compensates with discipline, precision, and technique.
• Their final confrontation involves the Matrix and the legacy of the Primes.

#5 – Transformers Animated: an ideological duel above all

Megatron is a calculating tyrant, Optimus a young and inexperienced leader. When they finally fight, the narrative tension reaches a peak.

• A less physical fight, but one with very high stakes.
• Optimus prevails through strategy, not brute force.

#6 – G1 (series): the first confrontations

In G1, their battles are varied, sometimes epic, sometimes more modest. Notable examples include:

• the duel at Sherman Dam
• the Cybertron battles,
• Optimus challenging Megatron to an "honorable" fight... often cheated by Megatron.

These were foundational battles that inspired all subsequent versions.

Why are these fights so legendary?

Their rivalry goes beyond simple good versus evil. It is a conflict of principles:

• Optimus Prime: freedom, sacrifice, justice.
• Megatron: power, authoritarian order, revolution incarnate.

Each battle tells a story of a stage in their evolution and redefines the fate of the Autobots and Decepticons.

It is this mythological dimension that has made them one of the most iconic duos in all of geek culture.

Recreate the greatest Optimus vs. Megatron duels

To relive these legendary battles at home:

• Transformers figurines – the G1, Prime and Bayverse versions are a must-have.
• Transformers posters – perfect for showcasing their rivalry.
• Transformers T-shirts – show your side: Autobot or Decepticon.
• Transformers mouse pad – ideal for a battle-inspired setup.