Transformers: The Last Knight was directed by a man.
Michael Benjamin Bay ( born February 17 , 1965 ) is an American filmmaker known for directing and producing big-budget action films characterized by fast cutting , stylistic visuals and extensive use of special effects , including frequent depictions of explosions . The films he has produced and directed , which include Armageddon ( 1998 ) , Pearl Harbor ( 2001 ) and the Transformers film series ( 2007 -- present ) , have grossed over worldwide . Transformers: The Last Knight . The film was directed by Michael Bay , with Mark Wahlberg and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles from Age of Extinction alongside Josh Duhamel , Tyrese Gibson , and John Turturro from the first three movies .