The 40th-anniversary rerelease of The Transformers: The Movie has extended its theatrical run after strong box office results.

The remastered 4K film earned $3.1 millionfrom1,454 North American theatres over its opening weekend and has grossed more than $5 million worldwide.

The film`s `Apology Tour` campaign refers to the shocking death of Optimus Prime in the 1986 movie.

The rerelease also includes Optimus Prime: Awakening, featuring the final performance of long-time voice actor Peter Cullen, who died last month at 85.

The original film, released in 1986, has since gained a cult following. Its voice cast included Orson Welles, Leonard Nimoy and Judd Nelson.