DOTM

DOTM is an acronym commonly used to refer to Transformers: Dark of the Moon, a 2011 science fiction action film directed by Michael Bay. It is the third installment in the live-action Transformers film series and stars Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley joining the cast as Carly Spencer, along with a mix of returning and new cast members.

The plot centers on a hidden Cybertronian spacecraft on the Moon and a mission to exploit a technology that could tilt the war between Autobots and Decepticons. The film was released by Paramount Pictures on July 1, 2011, in 2D and 3D formats, and features extensive visual effects and large-scale action sequences.

Reception to DOTM was mixed. Critics praised the film’s spectacle, technical achievements, and complex action set pieces, while criticizing its length, pacing, and sometimes thin characterization. It performed strongly at the international box office and became the highest-grossing film in the Transformers series at the time, earning over a billion dollars worldwide.

Beyond its use as a film title, DOTM can stand for other terms such as Day of the Month in calendars or various organizational acronyms; however, within popular culture it is most commonly associated with Transformers: Dark of the Moon. The film remains a notable entry in the Transformers franchise for its scale, 3D presentation, and impact on the series’ trajectory.