In Bumblebee (2018), John Cena plays Agent Burns, a no-nonsense military officer hunting down the Autobot Bumblebee. Set in the 1980s, the film follows Bumblebee’s escape to Earth, where he befriends a teenage girl, Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld). As they form an unlikely bond, they must protect Bumblebee from both the government and Decepticons. Cena’s role adds humor and tension, balancing the action-packed storyline with a lighthearted, nostalgic vibe.