Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a 2009 American science fiction action film directed by Michael Bay and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, based on the Transformers toy line created by Hasbro. It is the sequel to 2007's Transformers, as well as the second installment in the live-action Transformers film series. The film revolves around Sam who leaves the Autobots behind for a normal life. However, when his mind is filled with cryptic symbols, the Decepticons target him and he is dragged back into the Transformers' war.