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{{Short description|2017 film by Dean Israelite}} |
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{{About|the 2017 film|the 1995 film|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie|the 1997 film|Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie|the 2015 fan film|Power/Rangers}} |
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{{Infobox film |
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| name = Power Rangers |
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| image = Power Rangers (2017 Official Theatrical Poster).png |
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| alt = The five titular Power Rangers run into battle, with their respective large robotic Zords in behind them. |
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| caption = Theatrical release poster |
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| director = [[Dean Israelite]] |
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* [[Haim Saban]] |
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* Brian Casentini |
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* Marty Bowen |
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* [[Wyck Godfrey]] |
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| screenplay = [[John Gatins]] |
| screenplay = [[John Gatins]] |
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| story |
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* [[Matt Sazama]] |
* [[Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless|Matt Sazama<br>Burk Sharpless]] |
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* [[Burk Sharpless]] |
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* Michele Mulroney |
* Michele Mulroney |
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* [[Kieran Mulroney]] |
* [[Kieran Mulroney]] |
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* {{based on|''[[Power Rangers]]''|[[Haim Saban]]}} |
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* {{based on|''[[Super Sentai]]''|[[Toei Company Ltd.]]}} |
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* Haim Saban |
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* Brian Casentini |
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* Marty Bowen |
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* [[Wyck Godfrey]] |
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* [[Dacre Montgomery]] |
* [[Dacre Montgomery]] |
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* [[Naomi Scott]] |
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* [[Becky G]] |
* [[Becky G]] |
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* [[Ludi Lin]] |
* [[Ludi Lin]] |
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* [[Bill Hader]] |
* [[Bill Hader]] |
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* [[Bryan Cranston]] |
* [[Bryan Cranston]] |
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* [[Elizabeth Banks]] |
* [[Elizabeth Banks]] |
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| cinematography = Matthew J. Lloyd |
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| music = [[Brian Tyler]] |
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* Martin Bernfeld |
* Martin Bernfeld |
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* [[Dody Dorn]] |
* [[Dody Dorn]] |
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| music = [[Brian Tyler]] |
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| production companies = {{Plainlist| |
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* [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]] |
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* [[Lionsgate Films]]<ref name="THRreview">{{cite web |last=Lowe |first=Martin |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/power-rangers-987260/ |title='Power Rangers': Film Review |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |access-date=25 April 2023 |date=17 March 2017}}</ref><ref name="SDreview">{{cite web |last=Grierson |first=Tim |title='Power Rangers': Review |url=https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/power-rangers-review/5116014.article |website=ScreenDaily |access-date=25 April 2023 |date=20 March 2017}}</ref> |
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* [[Temple Hill Entertainment]]<!-- per poster --> |
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* [[Temple Hill Entertainment]]<ref name="THRreview" /><ref name="vty" /><ref name="SDreview" /> |
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* [[Saban Brands|SCG Films]]<ref name="vty" /> |
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| distributor |
| distributor = Lionsgate Films |
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| released |
| released = {{Film date|2017|3|22|[[Fox Theater, Westwood Village|Regency Village Theater]]|2017|03|24|United States}} |
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| runtime |
| runtime = 124 minutes<ref name="BBFC2">{{cite web |title=Power Rangers |website=British Board of Film Classification |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/power-rangers-film |access-date=May 20, 2017 |archive-date=July 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729152202/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/power-rangers-film |url-status=live }}</ref><!-- 123m 48s, per second source --> |
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| country |
| country = United States |
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| language = English |
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| budget = $100‒105 million<ref name="BOM">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=powerrangers16.htm |title=Power Rangers (2017) |website=[[Box Office Mojo]] |access-date=September 7, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626000910/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=powerrangers16.htm |archive-date=June 26, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="filmla" /> |
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| budget = $105 million<ref>{{cite web|title=Power Rangers Movie Has Huge Production Budget|url=http://movieweb.com/power-rangers-movie-production-budget-105-million/|accessdate=March 6, 2017|date=March 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Power Rangers Movie Production Budget is $105 Million|url=http://screenrant.com/power-rangers-movie-production-budget/|accessdate=June 27, 2016|language=English|date=March 5, 2017|work=ScreenRant}}</ref> |
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| gross |
| gross = $142.5 million |
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'''''Power Rangers''''' (billed as ''''' Saban's Power Rangers''''')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/power-rangers-movie-title-budget-character-names/|title=‘Power Rangers’ Title, Budget, and Character Names Revealed|last=Trumbore |first=Dave|work=[[Collider.com]]|date=October 28, 2015|accessdate=March 2, 2016}}</ref> is an upcoming American [[superhero film]] directed by [[Dean Israelite]] with a screenplay by [[John Gatins]] and a story by [[Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless]] and Michele Mulroney and [[Kieran Mulroney]]. The film, based on the [[Power Rangers|franchise of the same name]], stars [[Dacre Montgomery]], [[Naomi Scott]], [[RJ Cyler]], [[Becky G]], [[Ludi Lin]], [[Bill Hader]], [[Bryan Cranston]] and [[Elizabeth Banks]]. |
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'''''Power Rangers''''' (or '''''Saban's Power Rangers''''')<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://collider.com/power-rangers-movie-title-budget-character-names/ |title='Power Rangers' Title, Budget, and Character Names Revealed |last=Trumbore |first=Dave |date=October 28, 2015 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160510174629/http://collider.com/power-rangers-movie-title-budget-character-names/ |archive-date=May 10, 2016 |url-status=live |access-date=March 2, 2018 }}</ref> is a 2017 American [[superhero film]] based on the franchise [[Power Rangers|of the same name]]. It was directed by [[Dean Israelite]] from a screenplay by [[John Gatins]] and a story conceived by the writing teams of [[Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless]], and Michele and [[Kieran Mulroney]]. It is the third installment in the ''Power Rangers'' film series, and is a [[Reboot (fiction)|reboot]] that loosely adapts "[[Day of the Dumpster]]", the [[television pilot|pilot episode]] of ''[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]''. The film features the main characters of the television series with a new cast, starring [[Dacre Montgomery]], [[Naomi Scott]], [[RJ Cyler]], [[Becky G]], [[Ludi Lin]], [[Bill Hader]], [[Bryan Cranston]], and [[Elizabeth Banks]]. The film follows a group of teenagers who gain newfound powers, and must use them to protect Earth from an ancient reawakened threat. Franchise creator [[Haim Saban]] returned to produce the film under his [[Saban Capital Group|investment firm]]. |
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The third film based on the ''Power Rangers'' property, it serves as a [[Reboot (fiction)|reboot]] and re-imagining of the franchise. The film features most of the main characters of ''[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]'' portrayed by a new cast, and is the first [[blockbuster film]] to feature a major [[LGBT]] superhero.<ref name="Queer">{{cite web|title='Power Rangers' Breaks Ground With First Queer Big-Screen Superhero|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-gay-character-storyline-yellow-ranger-plot-explained-987236|accessdate=March 20, 2017|language=English|date=March 20, 2017|work=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> Franchise creator [[Haim Saban]] returned to produce the film under his [[Saban Capital Group|investment firm]]. The film will premiere at [[Fox Theater, Westwood Village|Regency Village Theater]] in [[Los Angeles]] on March 22, 2017 and be released in the United States on March 24, 2017. |
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''Power Rangers'' premiered in [[Berlin]], Germany on March 17, 2017,<ref>{{Citation |last=Events |first=CUBE9 Group-Catering & |title=Aftershowparty Power Rangers movie Release 2017 - berlin #C9G |date=April 5, 2017 |url=https://vimeo.com/211691596 |access-date=March 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729181753/https://vimeo.com/211691596 |archive-date=July 29, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> and was released in the United States on March 24 by [[Lionsgate Films]].<ref name="vty" /> The film received mixed reviews from critics. It [[Box-office bomb|underperformed at the box office]], with the total gross of $142.5 million worldwide against a budget between $100‒105 million. The film was intended to launch a film series with multiple sequels, but all plans were cancelled due to its commercial failure, leading Saban to sell the franchise rights to [[Hasbro]]. Another reboot was in development, but due to Hasbro ending its partnership with [[Netflix]] in 2024, plans for a reboot were scrapped. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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Five teens with attitude are inexplicably brought together by coincidence or destiny to become the newest generation in a line of warriors known as the Power Rangers. The world rests in their hands as [[Rita Repulsa]] ([[Elizabeth Banks]]), a powerful witch and former Power Ranger, launches an assault seeking the Zeo Crystal with an army of stone golems called Putties and a giant golden monster called Goldar. |
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In the [[Cenozoic]] era, a team of warriors known as the Power Rangers are tasked with protecting the [[Zeo Crystal]] and life on Earth. The Green Ranger, [[Rita Repulsa]], betrays them, planning to dominate the universe. The Red Ranger, [[Zordon]], survives Rita's attack and hides five of the Power Coins. He orders [[Alpha 5 (Power Rangers)|Alpha 5]], his [[robot|robotic assistant]], to perform [[Chicxulub impactor|a meteor strike]] that kills him, the dinosaurs, and sends Rita to the bottom of the sea, foiling her scheme. |
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Sixty-five million years later in the town of [[Angel Grove]], high school football star [[Jason Lee Scott|Jason Scott]] is kicked off the team and placed under [[house arrest]] after a failed prank. In detention, he encounters [[Autism|autistic]] nerd [[Billy Cranston]] and former cheerleader [[Kimberly Hart]]. Billy is placed in detention after experimenting with explosives while Kimberly is there for [[cyberbullying]]. After Jason defends Billy from a bully named Colt Wallace, who usually goes after the latter, Billy offers to deactivate Jason's ankle monitor for help at an old gold mine. Once there, Jason leaves to explore and runs into Kimberly. Billy detonates explosives to break some rock, attracting the attention of Jason, Kimberly, and nearby students [[Trini Kwan]] and [[Zack Taylor]]. The five discover the Power Coins and each take one. While escaping mine security, their car is hit by a train. The five find themselves at home Monday morning and discover that the coins have granted them superhuman abilities. Elsewhere, Rita's sleeping body is found, but upon waking, she goes on a rampage, accumulating gold to raise her minion [[Goldar]] and find the Crystal. |
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The five teenagers return to the mine, where they discover an ancient spaceship and meet Alpha 5 and Zordon's consciousness. They inform the teenagers about the Rangers' history and Rita, warning that they have less than two weeks until Rita has her full power, finds the Crystal, and uses it to destroy life on Earth. |
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The five spend the next week training against simulated Putties and trying to morph, to little success. To inspire the Rangers, Alpha reveals the [[Zord]]s, a fleet of enormous assault vehicles modeled after dinosaurs. Zack takes his Zord out for a joyride and almost kills the group when he crashes it. This angers Jason, and they fight. While trying to separate the two, Billy morphs. However, when he becomes conscious of it, the armor disappears. Angered at their lack of progress, Zordon dismisses the group. Jason returns to the ship to confront him and discovers that once the Rangers morph, it will open the Morphing Grid and allow Zordon to restore himself to a physical body. Feeling betrayed, Jason accuses Zordon of forming the team for the sole purpose of escaping the Grid. |
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That night, Rita attacks Trini and orders her to bring the Rangers to the docks. There, the Rangers fight her but are quickly defeated. Rita forces Billy to reveal the location of the Crystal, which he figured out is under a [[Krispy Kreme]], kills him, and releases the other Rangers. Taking Billy's body to the ship, the Rangers ask Zordon to resurrect him. However, Zordon says he cannot do so. The Rangers agree they would give their lives for each other and resolve to defeat Rita. In doing so, they unlock the Morphing Grid. Zordon revives Billy, sacrificing his chance to restore his own physical self. With the team restored and confident, the Rangers morph into their armor. |
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Rita creates Goldar, raises an army of Putties, and attacks Angel Grove to find the Crystal. The Rangers battle the Putties and head to Angel Grove in their Zords. After the Putties are destroyed, Goldar pushes the Rangers and their Zords into a fiery pit. There, the Zords combine and form the Megazord, a giant humanoid robot. Rita merges with Goldar; the Rangers battle and destroy Goldar. After refusing Jason's offer to surrender, Rita declares that more will come for the Crystal and leaps at the Megazord only to be slapped into space. The Rangers are praised as heroes and return to their normal lives while keeping their new powers. |
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Back at school, the teacher announces that a student named [[Tommy Oliver]] will be joining them.{{efn|In the source material, Tommy Oliver was a male, but the cast of the film and the actor who played Oliver in the source material expressed interest in a female version of the character in a sequel.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shepherd |first1=Jack J |title=Power Rangers cast want female green ranger in future |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/power-rangers-tommy-oliver-green-female-a7651076.html |work=The Independent |access-date=June 25, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327011222/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/power-rangers-tommy-oliver-green-female-a7651076.html |archive-date=March 27, 2017 |url-status=live |date=March 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Porreca |first1=Brian |title='Power Rangers': Original Green Ranger on Whether Tommy Should Be Female in the Sequel |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-jason-david-fank-green-ranger-female-interview-989104 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=June 25, 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170329013420/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-jason-david-fank-green-ranger-female-interview-989104 |archive-date=March 29, 2017 |url-status=live |date=March 28, 2017}}</ref>}} |
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==Cast== |
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===Power Rangers=== |
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* [[Dacre Montgomery]] as [[Jason Lee Scott|Jason Scott]], the Red Ranger and leader of the team. Jason was Angel Grove High's star quarterback, until a failed prank led to a run-in with the law, followed by his removal from the AGHS football team.<ref name="Dacre Montgomery Announcement">{{Cite web |url=https://comicbook.com/2015/10/20/dacre-montgomery-cast-as-red-ranger-in-in-new-power-rangers-movi/ |title=Dacre Montgomery Cast As Red Ranger In New Power Rangers Movie |last=Jayson |first=Jay |date=October 20, 2015 |publisher=ComicBook.com |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160510174629/http://comicbook.com/2015/10/20/dacre-montgomery-cast-as-red-ranger-in-in-new-power-rangers-movi/ |archive-date=May 10, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* [[RJ Cyler]] as [[Billy Cranston]], the Blue Ranger. An [[Autism spectrum|autistic]] loner, and a target of frequent harassment by fellow student Colt Wallace.<ref name="RJ Cyler Announcement">{{Cite web |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/23/power-rangers-movie-rj-cyler |title=R.J. Cyler is your new Blue Ranger |last=Robinson |first=Will |date=October 23, 2015 |website=[[Entertainment Weekly#Website|Entertainment Weekly]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160423074752/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/23/power-rangers-movie-rj-cyler |archive-date=April 23, 2016 |url-status=live|access-date=May 9, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Naomi Scott]] as [[Kimberly Hart]], the Pink Ranger. A cheerleader at Angel Grove High, until being dropped from the squad for [[cyberbullying]] (she spread a private image of her friend around school).<ref name="Naomi Scott Announcement">{{Cite web |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/620613-naomi-scott-is-the-pink-ranger-in-lionsgates-power-rangers-reboot |title=Naomi Scott is the Pink Ranger in Lionsgate's Power Rangers Reboot! |last=Perry |first=Spencer |date=October 7, 2015 |publisher=ComingSoon.net |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160125101410/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/620613-naomi-scott-is-the-pink-ranger-in-lionsgates-power-rangers-reboot |archive-date=January 25, 2016 |url-status=live|access-date=May 9, 2016}}</ref><ref name="The Power Rangers Are Bad People">{{Cite web |url=https://theringer.com/power-rangers-is-a-movie-about-bad-people-ef9faafeafb7 |title=The Power Rangers Are Bad People |last=Knibbs |first=Kate |website=[[The Ringer (website)|The Ringer]] |date=March 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170506130255/https://theringer.com/power-rangers-is-a-movie-about-bad-people-ef9faafeafb7?gi=524aaedd63d2 |archive-date=May 6, 2017 |url-status=live|access-date=March 30, 2017}}</ref> |
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* [[Naomi Scott]] as [[Kimberly Hart|Kimberly Hart/Pink Ranger]]: A member of the Power Rangers.<ref name="Naomi Scott Annoucement"> |
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* [[Becky G]] as [[Trini Kwan]], the Yellow Ranger. A new girl in town, struggling to make friends, she has difficulty relating to her family. She also questions her own sexual orientation.<!-- Please see the talkpage section entitled "Queer VS Lesbian", before changing this--><ref name="Becky G Announcement">{{Cite web |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/627693-becky-g-joins-the-power-rangers-reboot |title=Becky G Joins the Power Rangers Reboot |last=Perry |first=Spencer |date=October 30, 2015 |publisher=ComingSoon.net |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160423074743/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/627693-becky-g-joins-the-power-rangers-reboot |archive-date=April 23, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |title='Power Rangers' Breaks Ground With First Queer Big-Screen Superhero |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-gay-character-storyline-yellow-ranger-plot-explained-987236 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=March 27, 2017 |date=March 20, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327221039/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-gay-character-storyline-yellow-ranger-plot-explained-987236 |archive-date=March 27, 2017}}</ref> |
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{{cite web|last1=Perry|first1=Spencer|title=Naomi Scott is the Pink Ranger in Lionsgate’s Power Rangers Reboot!|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/620613-naomi-scott-is-the-pink-ranger-in-lionsgates-power-rangers-reboot|work=[[Comingsoon.net]]|accessdate=May 9, 2016|language=English|date=October 7, 2015}}</ref> |
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* [[Ludi Lin]] as [[Zack Taylor]], the Black Ranger and second-in-command of the team. Zack's mother has been ill for some time, and his greatest fear is returning home one day to find her dead.<ref name="Ludi Lin Announcement">{{cite web |title=Power Rangers movie casts Vancouver's Ludi Lin as Black Ranger |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/power-rangers-movie-casts-vancouver-s-ludi-lin-as-black-ranger-1.3285035 |publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] |access-date=May 9, 2016 |date=October 22, 2015 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504054300/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/power-rangers-movie-casts-vancouver-s-ludi-lin-as-black-ranger-1.3285035 |archive-date=May 4, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Diversity">{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Traci G. |title=Diversity in 'Power Rangers' reboot film brings new layers to well-known series |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/diversity-power-rangers-reboot-film-brings-new-layers-well-known-n736786 |publisher=NBC News |access-date=March 22, 2017 |date=March 22, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322160904/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/diversity-power-rangers-reboot-film-brings-new-layers-well-known-n736786 |archive-date=March 22, 2017}}</ref> |
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* [[RJ Cyler]] as [[Billy Cranston|Billy Cranston/Blue Ranger]]: A member of the Power Rangers.<ref name="RJ Cyler Announcement">{{cite web|last1=Robinson|first1=Will|title=R.J. Cyler is your new Blue Ranger|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/23/power-rangers-movie-rj-cyler|work=[[Entertainment Weekly#Website|EW.com]]|accessdate=May 9, 2016|language=English|date=October 23, 2015}}</ref> |
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* [[Becky G]] as [[Trini Kwan|Trini/Yellow Ranger]]: A member of the Power Rangers.<ref name="Becky G Announcement">{{cite web|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/627693-becky-g-joins-the-power-rangers-reboot|title=Becky G Joins the Power Rangers Reboot|work=[[ComingSoon.net]]|last=Perry|first=Spencer|date=October 30, 2015}}</ref> She is [[lesbian]] in this version unlike in the source material.<ref name="Queer" /> |
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===Allies=== |
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* [[Ludi Lin]] as [[Zack Taylor|Zack/Black Ranger]]: A member of the Power Rangers.<ref name="Ludi Lin Announcement">{{cite news|title=Power Rangers movie casts Vancouver's Ludi Lin as Black Ranger|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/power-rangers-movie-casts-vancouver-s-ludi-lin-as-black-ranger-1.3285035|work=[[CBC.ca]]|accessdate=May 9, 2016|language=English|date=October 22, 2015}}</ref> |
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* [[Bill Hader]] as the voice of [[ |
* [[Bill Hader]] as the voice of [[Alpha 5 (Power Rangers)|Alpha 5]], the robot assistant to Zordon.<ref name="thewrap.com"/><ref name="Hader"/> |
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* [[Bryan Cranston]] as [[Zordon]] |
* [[Bryan Cranston]] as [[Zordon]], the Power Rangers' mentor and the former Red Ranger. Zordon lived millions of years ago before his consciousness became a part of the Morphing Grid at the time of his death.<ref name="thewrap.com">{{cite web |last1=Gonzalez |first1=Umberto |title='Power Rangers:' What We Know So Far (Photos) |url=https://www.thewrap.com/power-rangers-what-we-know-so-far-photos/19/ |website=TheWrap |access-date=January 24, 2017 |date=December 9, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170206053211/http://www.thewrap.com/power-rangers-what-we-know-so-far-photos/19/ |archive-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Zordon">{{cite web |url=https://comicbook.com/2016/06/21/power-rangers-bryan-cranston-cast-as-zordon/ |title=Power Rangers: Bryan Cranston Cast As Zordon |publisher=ComicBook.com |last=Viscardi |first=James |date=June 21, 2016 |access-date=June 21, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623142828/http://comicbook.com/2016/06/21/power-rangers-bryan-cranston-cast-as-zordon/ |archive-date=June 23, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Elizabeth Banks]] as [[Rita Repulsa]]: An [[Extraterrestrial life|alien]] invader, and enemy of the Power Rangers.<ref name="thewrap.com"/><ref name="Banks">{{cite web|last1=Schaefer|first1=Sandy|title=Power Rangers First Look: Elizabeth Banks is Rita Repulsa|url=http://screenrant.com/power-rangers-2017-images-elizabeth-banks-rita-repulsa/|work=Screen Rant|accessdate=May 8, 2016|language=English|date=April 19, 2016}}</ref> Repulsa is a 65-million-year-old former Green Ranger who has gone rogue. She formed the monster [[Goldar]] while attempting to steal the [[Zeo Crystal]], an artifact that channels the Morphing Grid dimension and also gives the Power Rangers their powers, for [[Lord Zedd]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Power Rangers:' What We Know So Far (Photos)|url=http://www.thewrap.com/power-rangers-what-we-know-so-far-photos/19/|website=TheWrap|accessdate=24 January 2017|language=English|date=9 December 2016}}</ref> |
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===Villains=== |
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* [[David Denman]] as Sam Scott: Jason's father.<ref name="Denman">{{cite web|last=Galuppo|first=Mia|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/david-denman-joins-lionsgates-power-879239|title=David Denman Joins Lionsgate's 'Power Rangers' (Exclusive)|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=March 30, 2016|accessdate=March 30, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Elizabeth Banks]] as [[Rita Repulsa]],<ref name="thewrap.com"/><ref name="Banks">{{cite web |last=Schaefer |first=Sandy |title=Power Rangers First Look: Elizabeth Banks is Rita Repulsa |url=https://screenrant.com/power-rangers-2017-images-elizabeth-banks-rita-repulsa/ |website=Screen Rant |access-date=May 8, 2016 |date=April 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507181656/http://screenrant.com/power-rangers-2017-images-elizabeth-banks-rita-repulsa/ |archive-date=May 7, 2016 }}</ref> the former Green Ranger who went rogue and killed her old team before being subdued by Zordon for millions of years. She works to form the monster [[Goldar]] while attempting to steal the [[Zeo Crystal]], an artifact that channels the Morphing Grid, a dimension that gives the Power Rangers their powers.<ref name="thewrap.com"/> |
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* [[Sarah Grey]] as Amanda Clark<ref name="Power Rangers Actress Cast as Legends of Tomorrow's Stargirl">{{cite web|last1=Dornbush|first1=Jonathon|title=Power Rangers Actress Cast as Legends of Tomorrow's Stargirl|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/08/08/power-rangers-actress-cast-as-legends-of-tomorrows-stargirl|website=[[IGN]]|accessdate=11 August 2016|language=English|date=8 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Butterfield|first1=Jenny|title=BYEEEE! 5 SIGNS YOU’RE BEING GHOSTED|url=http://angelgrovehighschool.com/post/153523100558/byeeee-5-signs-youre-being-ghosted|website=Angel Grove High School|accessdate=22 January 2017|language=English|date=22 November 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Fred Tatasciore]] as the voice of [[Goldar]], a gigantic winged monster made of gold. |
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* [[Anjali Jay]] as Maddy Hart: Kimberly's mother.<ref name="Power Rangers new photo has the team ready for action">{{cite web|title=Power Rangers new photo has the team ready for action|url=https://www.scifinow.co.uk/news/power-rangers-new-photo-has-the-team-ready-for-action/|accessdate=14 August 2016|language=English}}</ref> |
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** Tatasciore also provides the vocal effects of the [[Villains in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers#Putty Patrol|Putties]] who are depicted as stone [[golem]]s that can be made from any Earth element. |
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* [[Patrick Sabongui]] as Trini's father.<ref name="Patrick Sabongui (@PatrickSabongui) {{!}} Twitter">{{cite web|title=Patrick Sabongui (@PatrickSabongui) {{!}} Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/patricksabongui|website=twitter.com|accessdate=11 August 2016}}</ref><ref name="Patrick Sabongui Shares Details On His Power Rangers Reboot Character">{{cite web|last1=Peters|first1=Megan|title=Patrick Sabongui Shares Details On His Power Rangers Reboot Character|url=http://comicbook.com/dc/2016/11/23/patrick-sabongui-shares-details-on-his-power-rangers-reboot-char/|website=comicbook/DC|accessdate=13 January 2017|language=English|date=22 November 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Erica Cerra]] as Trini's mother. |
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* Emily Maddison as Rebecca<ref>{{cite web|title=Emily Maddison al desnudo y las chicas de la película de Power Rangers (2017)|url=http://www.cinematte.com.es/2016/04/emily-maddison-al-desnudo-y-las-chicas.html|website=Cinematte|accessdate=8 May 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508221131/http://www.cinematte.com.es/2016/04/emily-maddison-al-desnudo-y-las-chicas.html|archivedate=8 May 2016|language=Spanish|trans-title=Emily Addison and the rest of the Power Rangers Movie (2017) girls|date=28 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="Everything We Know About 'Power Rangers' Reboot">{{cite web|title=Everything We Know About 'Power Rangers' Reboot|url=http://moviepilot.com/posts/3879109|website=moviepilot.com|accessdate=11 August 2016|date=22 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="See Elizabeth Banks In Action On The Set Of ‘Power Rangers’">{{cite web|title=See Elizabeth Banks In Action On The Set Of ‘Power Rangers’|url=http://sciencefiction.com/2016/04/26/see-elizabeth-banks-action-set-power-rangers/|website=ScienceFiction.com|accessdate=11 August 2016|date=26 April 2016}}</ref> |
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* Kayden Magnuson as Pearl Scott: Jason's sister. |
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* Jaime Callica as Officer Bebe<ref name="Resume {{!}} JaimeCallica.com">{{cite web|title=Resume {{!}} JaimeCallica.com|url=http://jaimecallica.com/resume/|website=jaimecallica.com|accessdate=4 November 2016|language=English}}</ref> |
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* [[Fred Tatasciore]] as [[Villains in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers#Goldar|Goldar]] and the [[Villains in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers#Putty Patrol|Putty Patrol]]<ref name="NYCC">{{cite web|last1=Dane|first1=Patrick|title=Goldar Will Be In The Power Rangers Movie|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/10/08/goldar-will-power-rangers-movie/|website=Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movie, TV News|accessdate=11 October 2016|language=English|date=8 October 2016}}</ref> |
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===Supporting=== |
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[[Jason David Frank]] and [[Amy Jo Johnson]], two of the stars of the original TV series, [[cameo]].<ref name="cameos">{{cite web|last1=Patel|first1=Rohan|title=POWER RANGERS: Two Original Cast Members Confirmed To Cameo; Mid-Credits Scene Also Confirmed|url=https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/power_rangers/power-rangers-two-original-cast-members-confirmed-to-cameo-mid-credits-scene-also-confirmed-a149603|website=ComicBookMovie.com|accessdate=13 March 2017|language=English|date=13 March 2017}}</ref> |
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* [[David Denman]] as Sam Scott, Jason's father.<ref name="Denman">{{cite web |last=Galuppo |first=Mia |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/david-denman-joins-lionsgates-power-879239 |title=David Denman Joins Lionsgate's 'Power Rangers' (Exclusive) |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=March 30, 2016 |access-date=March 30, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402123657/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/david-denman-joins-lionsgates-power-879239 |archive-date=April 2, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Caroline Cave]] as Beverly Scott, Jason's mother. |
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* [[Anjali Jay]] as Maddy Hart, Kimberly's mother.<ref name="Power Rangers new photo has the team ready for action">{{cite web |last=Wright |first=Steve |title=Power Rangers new photo has the team ready for action |url=https://www.scifinow.co.uk/news/power-rangers-new-photo-has-the-team-ready-for-action/ |website=SciFiNow |access-date=August 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721124653/http://www.scifinow.co.uk/news/power-rangers-new-photo-has-the-team-ready-for-action/ |archive-date=July 21, 2016 |date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Robert Moloney]] as Ted Hart, Kimberly's father. |
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* [[Patrick Sabongui]] as Mr. Kwan, Trini's father.<ref>{{cite web |title=Patrick Sabongui (@PatrickSabongui) |url=https://twitter.com/patricksabongui |website=[[Twitter]] |access-date=August 11, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414031915/https://twitter.com/PatrickSabongui |archive-date=April 14, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Peters |first1=Megan |title=Patrick Sabongui Shares Details On His Power Rangers Reboot Character |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/2016/11/23/patrick-sabongui-shares-details-on-his-power-rangers-reboot-char/ |website=Comicbook.com/DC |access-date=January 13, 2017 |date=November 22, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116150045/http://comicbook.com/dc/2016/11/23/patrick-sabongui-shares-details-on-his-power-rangers-reboot-char/ |archive-date=January 16, 2017 }}</ref> |
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* [[Erica Cerra]] as June Kwan, Trini's obsessive mother. |
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* Kayden Magnuson as Pearl Scott, Jason's sister. |
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* Fiona Fu as Mrs. Taylor, Zack's mother. |
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* Morgan Taylor Campbell as Harper |
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* [[Sarah Grey]] as Amanda Clark<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dornbush |first1=Jonathon |title=Power Rangers Actress Cast as Legends of Tomorrow's Stargirl |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/08/08/power-rangers-actress-cast-as-legends-of-tomorrows-stargirl |website=[[IGN]] |access-date=August 11, 2016 |date=August 8, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810060700/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/08/08/power-rangers-actress-cast-as-legends-of-tomorrows-stargirl |archive-date=August 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Butterfield |first1=Jenny |title=BYEEEE! 5 SIGNS YOU'RE BEING GHOSTED |url=http://angelgrovehighschool.com/post/153523100558/byeeee-5-signs-youre-being-ghosted |website=Angel Grove High School |access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=November 22, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202035835/http://angelgrovehighschool.com/post/153523100558/byeeee-5-signs-youre-being-ghosted |archive-date=February 2, 2017 }}</ref> |
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* Emily Maddison as Rebecca<ref>{{cite web |title=Emily Maddison al desnudo y las chicas de la película de Power Rangers (2017) |url=http://www.cinematte.com.es/2016/04/emily-maddison-al-desnudo-y-las-chicas.html |website=Cinematte |access-date=May 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508221131/http://www.cinematte.com.es/2016/04/emily-maddison-al-desnudo-y-las-chicas.html |archive-date=May 8, 2016 |language=es|trans-title=Emily Addison and the rest of the Power Rangers Movie (2017) girls |date=April 28, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Everything We Know About 'Power Rangers' Reboot">{{cite web |last1=Cox |first1=Tom |title=Everything We Know About 'Power Rangers' Reboot |url=http://moviepilot.com/posts/3879109 |website=[[Moviepilot]] |access-date=August 11, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810081747/http://moviepilot.com/posts/3879109 |archive-date=August 10, 2016 |date=April 22, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=April 26, 2016 |last=Motes |first=Jason |title=See Elizabeth Banks In Action On The Set Of 'Power Rangers' |url=http://sciencefiction.com/2016/04/26/see-elizabeth-banks-action-set-power-rangers/ |publisher=ScienceFiction.com |access-date=August 11, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808061622/http://sciencefiction.com/2016/04/26/see-elizabeth-banks-action-set-power-rangers/ |archive-date=August 8, 2016 }}</ref> |
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* [[Wesley MacInnes]] as Colt Wallace, the school bully at Angel Grove High. His favorite victim is Billy. |
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* Jaime Callica as Officer Bebe<ref>{{cite web |title=Resume |url=http://jaimecallica.com/resume/ |publisher=JaimeCallica.com |access-date=November 4, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105104448/http://jaimecallica.com/resume/ |archive-date=November 5, 2016 }}</ref> |
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* [[Matt Shively]] as Damo |
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* [[Garry Chalk]] as [[Police captain|Captain]] Bowen. |
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* Fiona Vroom as Fenix Saleswoman |
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* [[Drew Ray Tanner]] as Young Lover |
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* Sophie Lui as Television Anchor |
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* [[Lisa Berry]] as Candace Cranston, Billy's mother. |
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[[Jason David Frank]] and [[Amy Jo Johnson]], two of the cast members of the original TV series, make [[cameo appearance]]s as Angel Grove citizens.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nerdist.com/jason-david-frank-amy-jo-johnson-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-saban-movie-lionsgate-pink-green-ranger/ |title=See Jason David Frank's Behind-the-Scenes Video From His POWER RANGERS Movie Cameo - Nerdist |date=April 9, 2017 |access-date=July 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716140642/https://nerdist.com/jason-david-frank-amy-jo-johnson-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-saban-movie-lionsgate-pink-green-ranger/ |archive-date=July 16, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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===Development=== |
===Development=== |
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[[Saban Capital Group]] and [[Lionsgate]] announced the film in |
[[Saban Capital Group]] and [[Lionsgate Films]] announced the film in May 2014,<ref>{{cite web |last1=McNary |first1=Dave |title=Lionsgate Sets Power Rangers Movie as Franchise Starter |url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/lionsgate-sets-power-rangers-movie-1201174102/ |access-date=July 13, 2018 |work=Variety |date=May 7, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713173319/https://variety.com/2014/film/news/lionsgate-sets-power-rangers-movie-1201174102/ |archive-date=July 13, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> with [[Roberto Orci]] originally attached to produce. [[Ashley Miller (screenwriter)|Ashley Miller]] and [[Zack Stentz]] were hired to write the film's script.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |title='Power Rangers' Movie Enlists 'X-Men' Writers (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-movie-enlists-x-718684 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=July 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718032935/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-movie-enlists-x-718684 |archive-date=July 18, 2014 |date=July 17, 2014}}</ref> When theirs was rejected, another script was proposed by [[Max Landis]], which was also turned down as the studio wanted a grittier tone.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Whitbrook |first1=James |title=Max Landis' Power Rangers Movie Would Have Been Pretty Fantastic |url=https://gizmodo.com/max-landis-power-rangers-movie-would-have-been-pretty-f-1792139811 |website=[[Gizmodo]] |access-date=30 June 2021 |language=en-us |date=8 February 2017}}</ref> Orci eventually left the project to work on ''[[Star Trek Beyond]]'' (2016).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fleming |first1=Mike Jr. |title=Roberto Orci's 'Star Trek 3′ Commitment Knocks Him Out Of 'Power Rangers' Pic |url=https://deadline.com/2014/09/power-rangers-roberto-orcis-star-trek-3-837131/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=September 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140921123817/http://deadline.com/2014/09/power-rangers-roberto-orcis-star-trek-3-837131/ |archive-date=September 21, 2014 |date=September 19, 2014}}</ref> In April 2015, ''[[TheWrap]]'' reported that [[Dean Israelite]] was in negotiations to direct the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thewrap.com/dean-israelite-in-negotiations-to-direct-power-rangers-movie-for-lionsgate-exclusive/ |title=Dean Israelite in Negotiations to Direct 'Power Rangers' Movie for Lionsgate (Exclusive) |website=[[TheWrap]] |last1=Sneider |first1=Jeff |last2=Ge |first2=Linda |date=April 10, 2015 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150917032556/http://www.thewrap.com/dean-israelite-in-negotiations-to-direct-power-rangers-movie-for-lionsgate-exclusive/ |archive-date=September 17, 2015}}</ref> Israelite told [[IGN]] in an interview that the film would be "completely playful, and it needs to be really fun and funny. But like ''[[Project Almanac]]'', it's going to feel very grounded at the same time, and very contemporary and have a real edge to it, and a real gut to it, it's going to be a fun, joyful [movie] but one that feels completely grounded in a real world, with real characters going through real things".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/06/power-rangers-movie-will-be-mature-but-still-playful-says-director |title=Power Rangers Movie Will Be "Mature But Still Playful," Says Director |website=IGN |last=Nicholson |first=Max |date=June 5, 2015 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924233704/http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/06/power-rangers-movie-will-be-mature-but-still-playful-says-director |archive-date=September 24, 2015}}</ref> [[Brian Tyler]] was brought on to compose the film's music.<ref>{{cite web |last=Viscardi |first=James |url=https://comicbook.com/2016/02/29/power-rangers-official-plot-released/ |title=Power Rangers Official Plot Released |publisher=ComicBook.com |date=February 29, 2016 |access-date=March 2, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302092925/http://comicbook.com/2016/02/29/power-rangers-official-plot-released/ |archive-date=March 2, 2016}}</ref> Israelite has said that the film updates itself from the original series, being more character-driven and incorporating naturalism and a grounded nature.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1548470/how-power-rangers-will-update-itself-from-the-original-tv-series |title=How Power Rangers Will Update Itself From The Original TV Series – CINEMABLEND |date=August 23, 2016 |access-date=September 21, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006024235/http://www.cinemablend.com/news/1548470/how-power-rangers-will-update-itself-from-the-original-tv-series |archive-date=October 6, 2016}}</ref> |
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===Casting=== |
===Casting=== |
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[[File:Cast of the Power Rangers movie (cropped).jpg|thumb|The main cast discussion offsite at Petco Park during [[San Diego Comic-Con |
[[File:Cast of the Power Rangers movie (cropped).jpg|thumb|The main cast discussion offsite at [[Petco Park]] during [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2016. |
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From left: [[Dacre Montgomery]], [[RJ Cyler]], [[Naomi Scott]], [[Becky G]] and [[Ludi Lin]]]] |
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Actors began testing for the roles of the five Power Rangers |
Actors began testing for the roles of the five Power Rangers in October 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/power-rangers-lionsgate-reboot-actors-testing-1201608828/ |title='Power Rangers': Actors Begin Testing for Lionsgate Reboot |work=Variety |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=October 2, 2015 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017000131/http://variety.com/2015/film/news/power-rangers-lionsgate-reboot-actors-testing-1201608828/ |archive-date=October 17, 2015}}</ref> On October 7, 2015, [[Naomi Scott]] was cast as [[Kimberly Hart|Kimberly]].<ref name="Naomi Scott Announcement"/> Newcomers [[Dacre Montgomery]], [[Ludi Lin]] and [[RJ Cyler]] were then cast as [[Jason Lee Scott|Jason]],<ref name="Dacre Montgomery Announcement"/> [[Zack Taylor|Zack]],<ref name="Ludi Lin Announcement"/> and [[Billy Cranston|Billy]], respectively.<ref name="RJ Cyler Announcement"/> At the month's end, [[Becky G]] was chosen to play [[Trini Kwan|Trini]].<ref name="Becky G Announcement"/> When it came to casting the Rangers, director Dean Israelite said, "From the very beginning, diversity was a very important part of the whole process," and that while the characters' races were switched around, he added that, "We made sure that the essence of each of those characters are who they were in the original show, and this really will be an [[origin story]] of those characters."<ref name="first-photo">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/03/power-rangers-cast-first-look |title=Power Rangers first look: Get a sneak peek at the new teenagers with attitude |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |last=Sullivan |first=Kevin P. |date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=April 19, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420110717/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/03/power-rangers-cast-first-look |archive-date=April 20, 2016}}</ref> On February 2, 2016, it was announced that [[Elizabeth Banks]] would portray [[Rita Repulsa]].<ref name="Banks"/> Four months later, [[Bryan Cranston]], who voiced Twin Man and Snizzard in the original series, announced he was cast as [[Zordon]].<ref name="Zordon"/><ref name="Cranston">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/28/power-rangers-bryan-cranston-zordon |title=Power Rangers: Bryan Cranston teases Zordon character details |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |quote=After lending his voice (uncredited) to villains like Twin Man and Snizzard across two 1993 episodes of the Fox Kids program, it was announced earlier in June that Cranston’s role in the Power Rangers series had been upgraded to that of Zordon, a mentor to the teenage gang of do-gooders tasked with saving the world from an alien invasion led by the evil Rita Repulsa (Elizabeth Banks). |date=June 29, 2016 |access-date=June 28, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701093121/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/28/power-rangers-bryan-cranston-zordon |archive-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> Cranston revealed that he would perform motion-capture and CGI.<ref name="Cranston"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.etonline.com/movies/192008_bryan_cranston_talks_zordon_power_rangers_reboot/ |title=EXCLUSIVE: Bryan Cranston Reveals More Details About Zordon in the 'Power Rangers' Reboot |work=[[Entertainment Tonight]] |last=Crossan |first=Ashley |date=June 27, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628135704/http://www.etonline.com/movies/192008_bryan_cranston_talks_zordon_power_rangers_reboot/ |archive-date=June 28, 2016}}</ref> In September 2016, [[Walter Emanuel Jones]], the actor who played Zack in the original series, stated none of the original cast would [[cameo appearance|cameo]] in the film.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/06/power-rangers-original-actors-wont-appear-reboot |title=Original Power Rangers actors won't appear in the new film |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |last=Holab |first=Christian |date=September 6, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160907164904/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/06/power-rangers-original-actors-wont-appear-reboot |archive-date=September 7, 2016}}</ref> Towards the end of the month, comedian [[Bill Hader]] was cast as [[Alpha 5 (Power Rangers)|Alpha 5]].<ref name="Hader">{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/power-rangers-bill-hader-alpha-5/ |title='Power Rangers': Bill Hader to Voice Robot Alpha 5 |publisher=Collider.com |last=Goldberg |first=Matt |date=September 22, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923045248/http://collider.com/power-rangers-bill-hader-alpha-5/ |archive-date=September 23, 2016}}</ref> In March 2017, it was reported that [[Amy Jo Johnson]] and [[Jason David Frank]], who played Kimberly and [[Tommy Oliver|Tommy]] in the original series, would cameo in the film, despite Jones' earlier comments.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1635160/two-major-power-rangers-cameos-to-look-for-in-the-new-movie |title=Two Major Power Rangers Cameos to Look For In The New Movie |date=March 14, 2017 |access-date=July 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180717154109/https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1635160/two-major-power-rangers-cameos-to-look-for-in-the-new-movie |archive-date=July 17, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Filming=== |
===Filming=== |
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Filming was originally set to begin in January 2016<ref>{{cite web|url= |
Filming was originally set to begin in January 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://comicbook.com/2015/09/12/power-rangers-movie-to-begin-filming-in-january/ |title=Power Rangers Movie To Begin Filming In January |publisher=ComicBook.com |last=Jayson |first=Jay |date=September 12, 2015 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110529/http://comicbook.com/2015/09/12/power-rangers-movie-to-begin-filming-in-january/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref> but was rescheduled and began on February 29 in [[Vancouver]].<ref name="collider1">{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/power-rangers-movie-synopsis/ |last1=Romano |first1=Nick |title=First 'Power Rangers' Synopsis Is a Throwback to The Original Series |publisher=Collider.com |access-date=May 9, 2016 |date=February 29, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504181224/http://collider.com/power-rangers-movie-synopsis/ |archive-date=May 4, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Gittins |first1=Susan |title=BIG BUDGET: POWER RANGERS Movie To Film in Vancouver This Winter |url=http://yvrshoots.com/2015/09/big-budget-power-rangers-movie-to-film-in-vancouver-this-winter.html |website=Hollywood North |access-date=January 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315183002/http://yvrshoots.com/2015/09/big-budget-power-rangers-movie-to-film-in-vancouver-this-winter.html#.Vpz24vl962w |archive-date=March 15, 2016 |date=September 11, 2015}}</ref> On May 28, 2016, filming was complete.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=736733290334326785 |user=NaomiScott |title=And that's a wrap. 🎬 |last=Scott |first=Naomi |author-link=Naomi Scott |date=May 28, 2016 |access-date=December 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160707073409/https://twitter.com/NaomiScott/status/736733290334326785 |archive-date=July 7, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=May 28, 2016 |last=Bowen |first=Marty |title=That's a wrap. Much love to Vancouver for taking my family and I in. Even more love to the Power Rangers cast and crew. I'm very proud of what we have "in the can."#powerrangers |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BF9TSR-hwbX/ |work=[[Instagram]] |access-date=May 29, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211163514/https://www.instagram.com/p/BF9TSR-hwbX/ |archive-date=February 11, 2017}}</ref> Additional filming occurred in October 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staley |first1=Brandon |title=Power Rangers Reshoots Travel To Grim Locale |url=https://www.cbr.com/power-rangers-reshoots-travel-to-grim-locale/ |website=CBR |access-date=October 18, 2016 |date=August 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103163929/http://www.cbr.com/power-rangers-reshoots-travel-to-grim-locale/ |archive-date=November 3, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://comicbook.com/2016/10/18/power-rangers-set-photos-hint-at-death/ |title=Power Rangers Set Photos Hint At Death |publisher=ComicBook.com |last=Awesome |first=Amy |date=October 17, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019074708/http://comicbook.com/2016/10/18/power-rangers-set-photos-hint-at-death/ |archive-date=October 19, 2016}}</ref> A cast member claims that the film has broken the record for the longest wire jump, but this has not been independently confirmed.<ref name="The Power Rangers are back, and they claim they set a new world record">{{cite web |last=Jancelewicz |first=Chris |title=The Power Rangers are back, and they claim they set a new world record |url=http://globalnews.ca/news/3327567/the-power-rangers-are-back-and-they-claim-they-set-a-new-world-record/ |website=Global News |publisher=Corus Entertainment Inc. |access-date=July 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170703210829/http://globalnews.ca/news/3327567/the-power-rangers-are-back-and-they-claim-they-set-a-new-world-record/ |archive-date=July 3, 2017 |url-status=live|date=March 22, 2017}}</ref> |
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The film was released in [[Dolby Vision]] and [[Dolby Atmos]] sound.<ref>{{cite web |title=Theatrical Releases in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos |url=https://www.dolby.com/us/en/cinema/theatrical-releases.html |work=Dolby |access-date=August 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830192926/https://www.dolby.com/us/en/cinema/theatrical-releases.html |archive-date=August 30, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Marketing== |
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On March 3, 2016, Lionsgate released the first official photo of the five Rangers.<ref name="first-photo" /> The following month, the company released the first official photo of Banks as Rita Repulsa<ref name="Banks" /> and on May 5, unveiled the first official look at the rangers suits. Regarding the new suits, director Dean Israelite stated, "The show was about kids coming of age, about metamorphosis, these suits needed to feel like they were catalyzed by these kids and their energy, their spirit", while production designer Andrew Menzies stated that the new suits are "an alien costume that grows on them, that’s not man-made. You can’t win everyone over, but we are trying to appeal to a more mature audience and gain new fans."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/05/power-rangers-reboot-new-suits-first-look|title=Power Rangers exclusive: Here's your first look at the gang's new suit|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Li|first=Shirley|date=May 5, 2016|accessdate=May 5, 2016}}</ref> A teaser poster was released in June<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/22/power-rangers-reboot-teaser-poster|title=Power Rangers reboot's stars align in new teaser poster|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Nolfi|first=Joey|date=June 22, 2016|accessdate=June 22, 2016}}</ref> with additional character posters released in July, September and October.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/702257-power-rangers-character-posters-bring-the-team-together#/slide/1|title=Power Rangers Character Posters Bring the Team Together|work=Comingsoon.net|last=Perry|first=Spencer|date=July 14, 2016|accessdate=July 14, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/768657-power-rangers-new-york-comic-con#/slide/1|title=Power Rangers New York Comic Con Posters are Here!|work=Comingsoon.net|author=Max Evry|date=September 21, 2016|accessdate=September 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/774113-nycc-go-go-power-rangers-character-posters#/slide/1|title=NYCC: Go Go Power Rangers Character Posters! |
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|author=Spencer Perry|date=October 7, 2016|accessdate=October 7, 2016}}</ref> On October 8, 2016, the "Discover The Power" teaser trailer, for the film was released.<ref name="Teenagers discover special abilities in the first teaser for Power Rangers">{{cite web|last1=Liptak|first1=Andrew|title=Teenagers discover special abilities in the first teaser for Power Rangers|url=http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/8/13210048/first-teaser-trailer-power-rangers-lionsgate-film|website=[[The Verge]]|accessdate=8 October 2016|language=English|date=8 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="The First Power Rangers Trailer is Here and It's Super Serious You Guys">{{cite web|last1=Elderkin|first1=Beth|title=The First Power Rangers Trailer is Here and It's Super Serious You Guys|url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-first-power-rangers-trailer-is-here-and-its-super-s-1787568031|website=io9|accessdate=8 October 2016|language=English}}</ref><ref name="'Power Rangers': Watch the First Trailer for the Reboot">{{cite web|last1=Couch|first1=Aaron|title='Power Rangers': Watch the First Trailer for the Reboot|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-movie-trailer-watch-929440|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=8 October 2016|language=English|date=8 October 2016}}</ref> |
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A fictional Angel Grove High School Newspaper website was created<ref name="Angel Grove High School">{{cite web|title=Angel Grove High School|url=http://angelgrovehighschool.com/|website=Angel Grove High School|accessdate=10 October 2016|language=English}}</ref> alongside the official Power Rangers website which features a GIF creator which allows users to make a GIF out of scenes from the teaser trailer.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mueller|first1=Matthew|title=Power Rangers Launches New Viral Website|url=http://comicbook.com/2016/10/12/power-rangers-launches-new-viral-website/|website=Comic Book|accessdate=12 October 2016|language=English|date=12 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author1=Saban's Power Rangers|title=Power Rangers Gif Creator - See The Movie In Theaters March 24, 2017|url=http://gif.powerrangers.movie/|website=gif.powerrangers.movie|accessdate=10 October 2016|language=English}}</ref> There is also going to be an official toy line produced by [[Bandai]]<ref name="The New Power Rangers Movie Uniforms Work Way Better as Action Figures">{{cite web|last1=Whitbrook|first1=James|title=The New Power Rangers Movie Uniforms Work Way Better as Action Figures|url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-new-power-rangers-movie-uniforms-work-way-better-as-1784049919|website=io9 Gizmodo|accessdate=10 October 2016|language=English|date=21 July 2016}}</ref> and an extensive merchandising range to promote the film.{{citation needed|date=October 2016}} Additionally, [[Max Landis]], who was fired from writing the film, criticized the trailer. He claimed it looked like ''[[Chronicle (2012 film)|Chronicle]],'' a film that he himself had written.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Goldberg|first1=Matt|title=‘Chronicle’ Max Landis Critiques ‘Power Rangers’ Trailer for Looking a Lot Like ‘Chronicle’|url=http://collider.com/power-rangers-max-landis-chronicle/#posters|website=Collider|accessdate=October 9, 2016}}</ref> The trailer was met with mixed reactions, some praised it for its darker, contemporary reimagining of the classic characters while still looking action-packed and fun at the same time,<ref name="The First 'Power Rangers' Trailer Is... Actually Pretty Cool">{{cite web|last1=Rivera|first1=Joshua|title=The First 'Power Rangers' Trailer Is... Actually Pretty Cool|url=http://www.gq.com/story/power-rangers-trailer|website=GQ|accessdate=11 October 2016|language=English|date=10 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="The ‘Power Rangers’ Find Their Strength in New Super-Powered Trailer [VIDEO]">{{cite web|last1=Kelley|first1=Seth|title=The ‘Power Rangers’ Find Their Strength in New Super-Powered Trailer [VIDEO]|url=http://variety.com/2016/film/news/power-rangers-movie-trailer-1201882881/|website=Variety|accessdate=11 October 2016|language=English|date=8 October 2016}}</ref> but others criticized the lack of relation to the original series and the trailer appearing cookie cutter.<ref name="Why so serious? Power Rangers' first trailer ditches the kitsch">{{cite web|last1=Child|first1=Ben|title=Why so serious? Power Rangers' first trailer ditches the kitsch|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2016/oct/11/power-rangers-first-trailer|website=The Guardian|accessdate=11 October 2016|language=English|date=11 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="First 'Power Rangers' Reboot Trailer: It's Morphin Time!">{{cite web|last1=McFarland|first1=K.M.|title=First 'Power Rangers' Reboot Trailer: It's Morphin Time!|url=https://www.wired.com/2016/10/first-power-rangers-reboot-trailer/|website=WIRED|accessdate=11 October 2016|language=English}}</ref> The trailer received over 150 million views in the initial two days since it was uploaded.<ref>{{cite web|last1=McNary|first1=Dave|title=Lionsgate Offers New Details About ‘Power Rangers,’ ‘Robin Hood,’ ‘Kingkiller Chronicle’|url=http://variety.com/2017/film/news/power-rangers-robin-hood-kingkiller-chronicle-lionsgate-movies-1201957052/|website=Variety|accessdate=13 January 2017|language=English|date=10 January 2017|quote=He was particularly optimistic about “Power Rangers,” which opens on March 24, noting that the first trailer generated more than 150 million views in its first 48 hours.}}</ref> Lionsgate revealed the T-Rex zord toy on October 28, 2016, amongst other toys,<ref name="Power Rangers Movie T-Rex Battle Zord Revealed">{{cite web|last1=Jayson|first1=Jay|title=Power Rangers Movie T-Rex Battle Zord Revealed|url=http://comicbook.com/2016/10/28/power-rangers-movie-t-rex-battle-zord-revealed/|website=Comicbook.com|accessdate=16 November 2016|language=English|date=28 October 2016}}</ref> and the Power Rangers Twitter account revealed the megazord toy on November 4, 2016.<ref name="Power Rangers: New Megazord Revealed! - ComingSoon.net">{{cite web|last1=Perry|first1=Spencer|title=Power Rangers: New Megazord Revealed! - ComingSoon.net|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/extras/news/783687-power-rangers-new-megazord-revealed#/slide/1|website=ComingSoon.net|accessdate=16 November 2016|language=English|date=5 November 2016}}</ref> On November 15, 2016, Lionsgate debuted the toys based on the film's individual zords.<ref name="Seriously, What the Hell Is Going on With the Zords in the Power Rangers Movie">{{cite web|last1=Whitbrook|first1=James|title=Seriously, What the Hell Is Going on With the Zords in the Power Rangers Movie|url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/seriously-what-the-hell-is-going-on-with-the-zords-in-1789001684|website=io9|accessdate=16 November 2016|language=English|date=15 November 2016}}</ref> On December 8, 2016, a new poster debuted as well as a photo of Rita Repulsa.<ref>{{cite web|last=McCabe|first=Adam|title=New ‘Power Rangers’ poster shows off the Zords in action!|url=http://www.insidethemagic.net/2016/12/new-power-rangers-poster-shows-off-the-zords-in-action/|website=Isidethemagic.net|accessdate=8 December 2016|language=English|date=8 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Perry|first=Spencer|title=Rita Repulsa Continues Her Campaign of Evil in New Power Rangers Movie Photo|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/793237-rita-repulsa-new-power-rangers-movie#/slide/1|website=ComingSoon.net|accessdate=8 December 2016|language=English|date=8 December 2016}}</ref> On December 19, 2016, Lionsgate and [[Boom! Studios]] announced that they will release a graphic novel titled ''Power Rangers: Aftershock'' that will be set immediately after the events of the movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/12/19/power-rangers-movie-already-has-a-graphic-novel-sequel-coming|title=POWER RANGERS MOVIE ALREADY HAS A GRAPHIC NOVEL SEQUEL COMING|publisher=IGN|last=Yehl|first=Joshua|date=December 19, 2016}}</ref> An international trailer was revealed on December 22, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Power Rangers International Trailer Released|url=http://comicbook.com/2016/12/23/new-power-rangers-international-trailer-released/|website=Comicbook.com|accessdate=23 December 2016|language=English|date=22 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New Power Rangers International Trailer Reveals Seconds Of New Footage|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/12/23/new-power-rangers-international-trailer-reveals-seconds-new-footage/|website=Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movie, TV News|accessdate=23 December 2016|language=English|date=23 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Power Rangers International Trailer Dives Right Into The Badass Action - CINEMABLEND|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/news/1603640/power-rangers-international-trailer-dives-right-into-the-badass-action|website=CINEMABLEND|accessdate=23 December 2016|language=English|date=23 December 2016}}</ref> [[Qualcomm]] and Lionsgate made an alliance for a virtual reality game of the film that was exhibited at [[Consumer Electronics Show#2017|CES 2017]] from January 5–8.<ref name="Qualcomm shows off inside-out VR tracking in a Power Rangers-themed headset">{{cite web|last1=Robertson|first1=Adi|title=Qualcomm shows off inside-out VR tracking in a Power Rangers-themed headset|url=http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/4/14174160/qualcomm-snapdragon-835-vr-headset-power-rangers-ces-2017|website=[[The Verge]]|accessdate=8 January 2017|language=English|date=4 January 2017}}</ref> On January 19, a second trailer, titled "It’s Morphin Time!", was released.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kamen|first1=Matt|title='It's Morphin' Time!' in first full Power Rangers trailer|url=http://www.wired.co.uk/article/first-full-power-rangers-trailer-revealed|website=WIRED UK|accessdate=19 January 2017|language=English|date=19 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Power Rangers: Bryan Cranston's Zordon greets the team in new trailer|url=http://ew.com/movies/2017/01/19/power-rangers-movie-trailer-bryan-cranston/|website=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=19 January 2017|language=English|date=19 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Alexander|first1=Julia|title=Power Rangers trailer introduces Bryan Cranston’s Zordon, Megazord|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/19/14322578/power-rangers-trailer-zordon-rita-repulsa-megazord|website=Polygon|accessdate=19 January 2017|language=English|date=19 January 2017}}</ref> Lionsgate debuted yet another trailer, which it called the "All-Star Trailer", on February 17.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Elderkin|first1=Beth|title=New Promo Asks If Power Rangers Are More Like Iron Man or Spider-Man|url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/new-promo-asks-if-power-rangers-are-more-like-iron-man-1792488602|website=io9}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New Power Rangers Trailer Released|url=http://comicbook.com/2017/02/17/new-power-rangers-trailer-released/|website=Comicbook.com|accessdate=17 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New Power Rangers Trailer Powers Up! - ComingSoon.net|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/815659-new-power-rangers-trailer-powers-up#/slide/1|website=ComingSoon.net|accessdate=17 February 2017|language=English|date=17 February 2017}}</ref> Two new TV spots were released on February 27 about the Power Rangers,<ref>{{cite web|title=Power Rangers TV Spots Show Off Big Action|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/819295-power-rangers-tv-spots-show-off-big-action#/slide/1|website=Comingsoon.net|accessdate=28 February 2017|date=27 February 2017}}</ref> and one about Rita Repulsa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Power Rangers Delivers a Rita Repulsa Themed Spot|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/819535-power-rangers-rita-repulsa#/slide/1|website=ComingSoon.net|accessdate=28 February 2017|date=27 February 2017}}</ref> A clip was released on March 6 and was followed by two more on March 9.<ref>{{cite web|title=First Power Rangers Clip Introduces The Rangers To Alpha 5|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/news/1632490/first-power-rangers-clip-introduces-the-rangers-to-alpha-5|accessdate=6 March 2017|language=English|date=6 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=POWER RANGERS: Jason & Kimberly Bond In Another New Clip; Plus Two Awesome TV Spots & A Ton Of New Stills|url=https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/power_rangers/power-rangers-jason-kimberly-bond-in-another-new-clip-plus-a149480|accessdate=9 March 2017|language=English}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New Power Rangers Clip Dives Deep Underwater|url=http://comicbook.com/2017/03/10/new-power-rangers-clip-dives-deep-underwater/|accessdate=11 March 2017|date=10 March 2017}}</ref> Thirty seven stills were then released.<ref>{{cite web|title=POWER RANGERS: The Team Heads Underwater In A Cool New Clip; Plus Over 35 New Hi-Res Stills & New Posters|url=https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/power_rangers/power-rangers-the-team-heads-underwater-in-a-cool-new-clip-plus-over-35-new-hi-res-stills-a149532|accessdate=11 March 2017|language=English}}</ref> Another TV spot was released on March 10.<ref>{{cite web|title=Power Rangers TV Spots: Zords Ride Into Action|url=http://screenrant.com/power-rangers-tv-spots-zords/|accessdate=11 March 2017|date=10 March 2017}}</ref> In the ultimate week before the movie premiered, two more clips as well as photos were released. |
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The official soundtrack, with music by [[Brian Tyler]], was released digitally on March 24, 2017, and on CD on April 4, distributed by [[Varèse Sarabande]]. The soundtrack features the "Power Rangers Theme," sung by renowned vocalist [[Dimash Qudaibergen]], and "Give It All", a song by [[With You.]] featuring [[Santigold]] and [[Vince Staples]], both of which played during the film's credits.<ref name="FMM">{{cite web |title='Power Rangers' Soundtrack Details |url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2017/03/04/power-rangers-soundtrack-details/ |access-date=March 14, 2017 |work=Film Music Reporter |date=March 4, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315002536/http://filmmusicreporter.com/2017/03/04/power-rangers-soundtrack-details/ |archive-date=March 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Power Rangers (2017) |url=http://www.soundtrack.net/album/power-rangers/ |access-date=March 14, 2017 |publisher=[[Soundtrack.Net]] |archive-date=July 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729181755/https://www.soundtrack.net/album/power-rangers/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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<ref>{{cite web|title=POWER RANGERS: Rita Repulsa Attacks Trini While Zordon Introduces Himself In Two New Clips; Plus New Photos|url=https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/power_rangers/power-rangers-rita-repulsa-attacks-trini-while-zordon-introduces-himself-in-two-new-clips-plus-new-photos-a149684|accessdate=19 March 2017|language=English}}</ref> |
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The mobile app ''Power Rangers Movie Command Center'' was released in the app store on March 8, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/power-rangers-movie-command-center/id1211080436?mt=8|title=Power Rangers Movie Command Center on the App Store|website=App Store|language=en|access-date=2017-03-09}}</ref> |
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A [[Build-A-Bear Workshop]] ranger was announced on March 9, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Power Rangers Line|url=http://comicbook.com/2017/03/09/build-a-bear-workshop-announces-power-rangers/|website=Comicbook.com|accessdate=9 March 2017|language=English}}</ref> |
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===Video game=== |
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Lionsgate and Saban in collaboration with [[ChronoBlade|nWay Games]] are developing a [[Player versus player|PvP]] fighting [[Mobile game|mobile game]] called ''Power Rangers Legacy Wars'' to coincide with the film's release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lionsgate-saban-brands-and-game-developer-nway-team-for-sabans-power-rangers-mobile-game-300285239.html|title=LIONSGATE, SABAN BRANDS AND GAME DEVELOPER nWAY TEAM FOR SABAN'S POWER RANGERS MOBILE GAME|access-date=30 June 2016}}</ref> |
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The official soundtrack with music by [[Brian Tyler]] will be released digitally on March 24, 2017, and CD on April 4 distributed by [[Varèse Sarabande]].<ref name="FMM">{{cite news|title=‘Power Rangers’ Soundtrack Details|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2017/03/04/power-rangers-soundtrack-details/|accessdate=March 14, 2017|work=Film Music Reporter|date=March 4, 2017}}</ref> |
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| title2 = Seek Those Who Are Worthy |
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==Release== |
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===Theatrical=== |
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Originally scheduled for release on July 22, 2016,<ref>{{cite news|title=Power Rangers Hits the Big Screen July 22, 2016!|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/121809-power-rangers-hits-the-big-screen-july-22-2016|publisher=comingsoon.net|date=August 13, 2014|accessdate=August 13, 2014}}</ref> Lionsgate later delayed the release to March 24, 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McNary|first1=Dave|title='Power Rangers,' Final 'Divergent' Movie's Release Dates Moved Back|url=http://variety.com/2015/film/news/power-rangers-divergent-movie-shailene-woodley-1201664379/|accessdate=December 23, 2015|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety.com]]|date=December 17, 2015|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Originally scheduled for release on July 22, 2016,<ref>{{cite web |title=Power Rangers Hits the Big Screen July 22, 2016! |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/121809-power-rangers-hits-the-big-screen-july-22-2016 |publisher=ComingSoon.net |date=August 13, 2014 |access-date=August 13, 2014 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101195355/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/121809-power-rangers-hits-the-big-screen-july-22-2016 |archive-date=January 1, 2015}}</ref> Lionsgate delayed it to March 24, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pineda |first1=Rafael Antonio |title=Power Rangers Film Delayed to March 24, 2017 |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2015-12-18/power-rangers-film-delayed-to-march-24-2017/.96649 |website=[[Anime News Network]] |access-date=December 22, 2019 |language=en |date=December 18, 2015 |archive-date=April 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420001428/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2015-12-18/power-rangers-film-delayed-to-march-24-2017/.96649 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=McNary |first1=Dave |title='Power Rangers,' Final 'Divergent' Movie's Release Dates Moved Back |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/power-rangers-divergent-movie-shailene-woodley-1201664379/ |access-date=December 23, 2015 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=December 17, 2015 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222170954/http://variety.com/2015/film/news/power-rangers-divergent-movie-shailene-woodley-1201664379/ |archive-date=December 22, 2015}}</ref> |
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The film received its world premiere in [[Berlin]], Germany on March 17, 2017.<ref>{{Citation |last=Events |first=CUBE9 Group-Catering & |title=Aftershowparty Power Rangers movie Release 2017 - berlin #C9G |date=April 5, 2017 |url=https://vimeo.com/211691596 |access-date=March 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729181753/https://vimeo.com/211691596 |archive-date=July 29, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> The then-five of the surviving actors who originally portrayed the Rangers in the series ([[Thuy Trang]] had died in 2001 and [[Jason David Frank]] died in 2022) attended the film's Los Angeles premiere on March 22, 2017.<ref name="Original Cast Premiere">{{cite web |last1=Trendell |first1=Andrew |title=The original cast of 'Power Rangers' reunite for premiere – NME |url=https://www.nme.com/news/film/original-cast-power-rangers-reunite-premiere-2026238 |website=NME |access-date=March 23, 2017 |date=March 23, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323233812/http://www.nme.com/news/film/original-cast-power-rangers-reunite-premiere-2026238 |archive-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> It was the first time they had been together publicly since 1995.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Entertainment Tonight |title=The Original 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' Cast Reunites for The First Time Since 1995 |website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMmqr3VACrY |access-date=March 27, 2017 |format=YouTube Video |date=March 23, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407221907/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMmqr3VACrY |archive-date=April 7, 2017}}</ref> |
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===Marketing=== |
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On March 3, 2016, Lionsgate released the first official photo of the five Rangers,<ref name="first-photo"/> and the following month, the company released the first official photo of Banks as Rita Repulsa.<ref name="Banks"/> On May 5, the company unveiled the first official images of the Rangers' suits. Speaking of the suits, director Dean Israelite said that "The show was about kids coming of age, about metamorphosis, these suits needed to feel like they were catalyzed by these kids and their energy, their spirit", while production designer Andrew Menzies commented that the new suits are "an alien costume that grows on them, that’s not man-made. You can’t win everyone over, but we are trying to appeal to a more mature audience and gain new fans."<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/05/power-rangers-reboot-new-suits-first-look |title=Power Rangers exclusive: Here's your first look at the gang's new suit |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |last=Li |first=Shirley |date=May 5, 2016 |access-date=May 5, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505192926/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/05/power-rangers-reboot-new-suits-first-look |archive-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref> A teaser poster was released in June,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/22/power-rangers-reboot-teaser-poster |title=Power Rangers reboot's stars align in new teaser poster |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |date=June 22, 2016 |access-date=June 22, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623164055/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/22/power-rangers-reboot-teaser-poster |archive-date=June 23, 2016}}</ref> with additional character posters released in July, September, and October.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/702257-power-rangers-character-posters-bring-the-team-together#/slide/1 |title=Power Rangers Character Posters Bring the Team Together |publisher=ComingSoon.net |last=Perry |first=Spencer |date=July 14, 2016 |access-date=July 14, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715160614/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/702257-power-rangers-character-posters-bring-the-team-together#/slide/1 |archive-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/768657-power-rangers-new-york-comic-con#/slide/1 |title=Power Rangers New York Comic Con Posters are Here! |publisher=ComingSoon.net |last=Evry |first=Max |date=September 21, 2016 |access-date=September 21, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922141130/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/768657-power-rangers-new-york-comic-con#/slide/1 |archive-date=September 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/774113-nycc-go-go-power-rangers-character-posters#/slide/1 |title=NYCC: Go Go Power Rangers Character Posters! |last=Perry |first=Spencer |date=October 7, 2016 |access-date=October 7, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008181302/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/774113-nycc-go-go-power-rangers-character-posters#/slide/1 |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> On October 8, 2016, a ''Discover The Power'' teaser trailer for the film was released.<ref name="Teenagers discover special abilities in the first teaser for Power Rangers">{{cite web |last1=Liptak |first1=Andrew |title=Teenagers discover special abilities in the first teaser for Power Rangers |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/10/8/13210048/first-teaser-trailer-power-rangers-lionsgate-film |website=[[The Verge]] |access-date=October 8, 2016 |date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009093804/http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/8/13210048/first-teaser-trailer-power-rangers-lionsgate-film |archive-date=October 9, 2016}}</ref><ref name="The First Power Rangers Trailer is Here and It's Super Serious You Guys">{{cite web |last1=Elderkin |first1=Beth |title=The First Power Rangers Trailer is Here and It's Super Serious You Guys |url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-first-power-rangers-trailer-is-here-and-its-super-s-1787568031 |website=[[io9]] |date=October 8, 2016 |access-date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009111308/http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-first-power-rangers-trailer-is-here-and-its-super-s-1787568031 |archive-date=October 9, 2016}}</ref><ref name="'Power Rangers': Watch the First Trailer for the Reboot">{{cite web |last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |title='Power Rangers': Watch the First Trailer for the Reboot |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-movie-trailer-watch-929440 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=October 8, 2016 |date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009134113/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-movie-trailer-watch-929440 |archive-date=October 9, 2016}}</ref> |
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A fictional Angel Grove High School Newspaper website was created,<ref name="Angel Grove High School">{{cite web |title=Angel Grove High School |url=http://angelgrovehighschool.com/ |website=Angel Grove High School |access-date=October 10, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010195921/http://angelgrovehighschool.com/ |archive-date=October 10, 2016 }}</ref> alongside the official Power Rangers website, which features a GIF creator that allows users to make a GIF out of scenes from the teaser trailer.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mueller |first1=Matthew |title=Power Rangers Launches New Viral Website |url=https://comicbook.com/2016/10/12/power-rangers-launches-new-viral-website/ |website=Comic Book |access-date=October 12, 2016 |date=October 12, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013144356/http://comicbook.com/2016/10/12/power-rangers-launches-new-viral-website/ |archive-date=October 13, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=Saban's Power Rangers |title=Power Rangers Gif Creator – See The Movie In Theaters March 24, 2017 |url=http://gif.powerrangers.movie/ |website=gif.powerrangers.movie |access-date=October 10, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011141755/http://gif.powerrangers.movie/ |archive-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref> There is also an official toyline, produced by [[Bandai]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Whitbrook |first1=James |title=The New Power Rangers Movie Uniforms Work Way Better as Action Figures |url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-new-power-rangers-movie-uniforms-work-way-better-as-1784049919 |website=io9 Gizmodo |access-date=October 10, 2016 |date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011153328/http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-new-power-rangers-movie-uniforms-work-way-better-as-1784049919 |archive-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref> and an extensive merchandising range was produced to promote the film.<ref name="Variety Merchandise">{{cite web |last1=Gaita |first1=Paul |title='Power Rangers' Merchandise Hits Stores for New Fans, Nostalgic Adults |url=https://variety.com/2017/biz/spotlight/saban-power-rangers-trots-tees-toys-gadgets-1202013614/ |website=Variety |access-date=March 25, 2017 |date=March 22, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324204621/http://variety.com/2017/biz/spotlight/saban-power-rangers-trots-tees-toys-gadgets-1202013614/ |archive-date=March 24, 2017}}</ref> |
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Landis, whose draft was rejected, criticized the trailer, saying that it looked too similar to ''[[Chronicle (2012 film)|Chronicle]]'' (2012), a film that he had written.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Goldberg |first1=Matt |title='Chronicle' Max Landis Critiques 'Power Rangers' Trailer for Looking a Lot Like 'Chronicle' |url=https://collider.com/power-rangers-max-landis-chronicle/#posters |website=Collider |date=October 9, 2016 |access-date=October 9, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010125631/http://collider.com/power-rangers-max-landis-chronicle/#posters |archive-date=October 10, 2016}}</ref> The trailer garnered mixed reactions, with some praising it for its darker, contemporary reimagining of the classic characters, while still looking action-packed and fun at the same time,<ref name="The First 'Power Rangers' Trailer Is . Actually Pretty Cool">{{cite web |last=Rivera |first=Joshua |title=The First 'Power Rangers' Trailer Is... Actually Pretty Cool |url=https://www.gq.com/story/power-rangers-trailer |work=[[GQ]] |access-date=October 11, 2016 |date=October 10, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011172819/http://www.gq.com/story/power-rangers-trailer |archive-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref><ref name="The ‘Power Rangers’ Find Their Strength in New Super-Powered Trailer [VIDEO]">{{cite web |last1=Kelley |first1=Seth |title=The 'Power Rangers' Find Their Strength in New Super-Powered Trailer [VIDEO] |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/power-rangers-movie-trailer-1201882881/ |website=Variety |access-date=October 11, 2016 |date=October 8, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011224734/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/power-rangers-movie-trailer-1201882881/ |archive-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref> and others criticizing it for its lack of connection to the original series, saying it appeared "brooding".<ref name="Why so serious? Power Rangers' first trailer ditches the kitsch">{{cite web |last1=Child |first1=Ben |title=Why so serious? Power Rangers' first trailer ditches the kitsch |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2016/oct/11/power-rangers-first-trailer |website=The Guardian |access-date=October 11, 2016 |date=October 11, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011133305/https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2016/oct/11/power-rangers-first-trailer |archive-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref> The trailer received over 150 million views in the first two days after it was uploaded.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McNary |first1=Dave |title=Lionsgate Offers New Details About 'Power Rangers,' 'Robin Hood,' 'Kingkiller Chronicle' |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/power-rangers-robin-hood-kingkiller-chronicle-lionsgate-movies-1201957052/ |website=Variety |access-date=January 13, 2017 |date=January 10, 2017 |quote=He was particularly optimistic about “Power Rangers,” which opens on March 24, noting that the first trailer generated more than 150 million views in its first 48 hours. |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113151209/http://variety.com/2017/film/news/power-rangers-robin-hood-kingkiller-chronicle-lionsgate-movies-1201957052/ |archive-date=January 13, 2017}}</ref> Lionsgate revealed the T-Rex zord toy, among others, on October 28, 2016,<ref name="Power Rangers Movie T-Rex Battle Zord Revealed">{{cite web |last1=Jayson |first1=Jay |title=Power Rangers Movie T-Rex Battle Zord Revealed |url=https://comicbook.com/2016/10/28/power-rangers-movie-t-rex-battle-zord-revealed/ |publisher=ComicBook.com |access-date=November 16, 2016 |date=October 28, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116230520/http://comicbook.com/2016/10/28/power-rangers-movie-t-rex-battle-zord-revealed/ |archive-date=November 16, 2016}}</ref> and the Power Rangers Twitter account revealed the Megazord toy on November 4, 2016.<ref name="Power Rangers: New Megazord Revealed! - ComingSoon.net">{{cite web |last1=Perry |first1=Spencer |title=Power Rangers: New Megazord Revealed! |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/extras/news/783687-power-rangers-new-megazord-revealed#/slide/1 |publisher=ComingSoon.net |access-date=November 16, 2016 |date=November 5, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116230040/http://www.comingsoon.net/extras/news/783687-power-rangers-new-megazord-revealed#/slide/1 |archive-date=November 16, 2016}}</ref> On November 15, 2016, Lionsgate revealed the toys based on the film's individual Zords.<ref name="Seriously, What the Hell Is Going on With the Zords in the Power Rangers Movie">{{cite web |last1=Whitbrook |first1=James |title=Seriously, What the Hell Is Going on With the Zords in the Power Rangers Movie |url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/seriously-what-the-hell-is-going-on-with-the-zords-in-1789001684 |website=io9 |access-date=November 16, 2016 |date=November 15, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115190439/http://io9.gizmodo.com/seriously-what-the-hell-is-going-on-with-the-zords-in-1789001684 |archive-date=November 15, 2016}}</ref> |
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On December 8, 2016, a new poster debuted, as well as a photo of Rita Repulsa.<ref>{{cite web |last=McCabe |first=Adam |title=New 'Power Rangers' poster shows off the Zords in action! |url=http://www.insidethemagic.net/2016/12/new-power-rangers-poster-shows-off-the-zords-in-action/ |publisher=Isidethemagic.net |access-date=December 8, 2016 |date=December 8, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220172855/http://www.insidethemagic.net/2016/12/new-power-rangers-poster-shows-off-the-zords-in-action/ |archive-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Perry |first=Spencer |title=Rita Repulsa Continues Her Campaign of Evil in New Power Rangers Movie Photo |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/793237-rita-repulsa-new-power-rangers-movie#/slide/1 |publisher=ComingSoon.net |access-date=December 8, 2016 |date=December 8, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161209001444/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/793237-rita-repulsa-new-power-rangers-movie#/slide/1 |archive-date=December 9, 2016}}</ref> On December 19, 2016, Lionsgate and [[Boom! Studios]] announced that they would release a graphic novel titled ''Power Rangers: Aftershock'', set immediately after the events of the movie.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/12/19/power-rangers-movie-already-has-a-graphic-novel-sequel-coming |title=POWER RANGERS MOVIE ALREADY HAS A GRAPHIC NOVEL SEQUEL COMING |website=IGN |last=Yehl |first=Joshua |date=December 19, 2016 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |archive-date=November 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108140346/https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/12/19/power-rangers-movie-already-has-a-graphic-novel-sequel-coming |url-status=live }}</ref> An international trailer was released on December 22, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Power Rangers International Trailer Released |url=https://comicbook.com/2016/12/23/new-power-rangers-international-trailer-released/ |publisher=ComicBook.com |access-date=December 23, 2016 |date=December 22, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223142540/http://comicbook.com/2016/12/23/new-power-rangers-international-trailer-released/ |archive-date=December 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=New Power Rangers International Trailer Reveals Seconds Of New Footage |url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/12/23/new-power-rangers-international-trailer-reveals-seconds-new-footage/ |website=Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movie, TV News |access-date=December 23, 2016 |date=December 23, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224081201/http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/12/23/new-power-rangers-international-trailer-reveals-seconds-new-footage/ |archive-date=December 24, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Power Rangers International Trailer Dives Right Into The Badass Action |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1603640/power-rangers-international-trailer-dives-right-into-the-badass-action |website=CinemaBlend |access-date=December 23, 2016 |date=December 23, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224032029/http://www.cinemablend.com/news/1603640/power-rangers-international-trailer-dives-right-into-the-badass-action |archive-date=December 24, 2016}}</ref> [[Qualcomm]] and Lionsgate produced a virtual reality mobile app of the film ''Power Rangers Movie Command Center'' that was exhibited at the [[Consumer Electronics Show#2017|CES 2017]], from January 5–8, 2017,<ref name="Qualcomm shows off inside-out VR tracking in a Power Rangers-themed headset">{{cite web |last1=Robertson |first1=Adi |title=Qualcomm shows off inside-out VR tracking in a Power Rangers-themed headset |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/4/14174160/qualcomm-snapdragon-835-vr-headset-power-rangers-ces-2017 |website=[[The Verge]] |access-date=January 8, 2017 |date=January 4, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107194126/http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/4/14174160/qualcomm-snapdragon-835-vr-headset-power-rangers-ces-2017 |archive-date=January 7, 2017}}</ref> and was released in the App Store on March 8, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/power-rangers-movie-command-center/id1211080436?mt=8 |title=Power Rangers Movie Command Center on the App Store |website=App Store |access-date=March 9, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312040535/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/power-rangers-movie-command-center/id1211080436?mt=8 |archive-date=March 12, 2017}}</ref> On January 19, a second trailer, titled ''It’s Morphin Time!'', was released.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Kamen |first1=Matt |title='It's Morphin' Time!' in first full Power Rangers trailer |url=https://www.wired.co.uk/article/first-full-power-rangers-trailer-revealed |magazine=[[Wired UK]] |access-date=January 19, 2017 |date=January 19, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201234758/http://www.wired.co.uk/article/first-full-power-rangers-trailer-revealed |archive-date=February 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Power Rangers: Bryan Cranston's Zordon greets the team in new trailer |url=https://ew.com/movies/2017/01/19/power-rangers-movie-trailer-bryan-cranston/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=January 19, 2017 |date=January 19, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120102755/http://ew.com/movies/2017/01/19/power-rangers-movie-trailer-bryan-cranston/ |archive-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Alexander |first1=Julia |title=Power Rangers trailer introduces Bryan Cranston's Zordon, Megazord |url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/19/14322578/power-rangers-trailer-zordon-rita-repulsa-megazord |website=Polygon |access-date=January 19, 2017 |date=January 19, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120044319/http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/19/14322578/power-rangers-trailer-zordon-rita-repulsa-megazord |archive-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref> Lionsgate debuted yet another trailer, which it called the ''All-Star Trailer'', on February 17.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Elderkin |first1=Beth |title=New Promo Asks If Power Rangers Are More Like Iron Man or Spider-Man |url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/new-promo-asks-if-power-rangers-are-more-like-iron-man-1792488602 |website=io9 |date=February 17, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218023251/http://io9.gizmodo.com/new-promo-asks-if-power-rangers-are-more-like-iron-man-1792488602 |archive-date=February 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=New Power Rangers Trailer Released |url=https://comicbook.com/2017/02/17/new-power-rangers-trailer-released/ |publisher=ComicBook.com |access-date=February 17, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218065617/http://comicbook.com/2017/02/17/new-power-rangers-trailer-released/ |archive-date=February 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=New Power Rangers Trailer Powers Up! - ComingSoon.net |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/815659-new-power-rangers-trailer-powers-up#/slide/1 |publisher=ComingSoon.net |access-date=February 17, 2017 |date=February 17, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063730/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/815659-new-power-rangers-trailer-powers-up#/slide/1 |archive-date=February 18, 2017}}</ref> New TV spots were released on February 27, two about the Power Rangers,<ref>{{cite web |title=Power Rangers TV Spots Show Off Big Action |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/819295-power-rangers-tv-spots-show-off-big-action#/slide/1 |publisher=ComingSoon.net |access-date=February 28, 2017 |date=February 27, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228171850/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/819295-power-rangers-tv-spots-show-off-big-action#/slide/1 |archive-date=February 28, 2017}}</ref> and one about Rita Repulsa.<ref>{{cite web |title=Power Rangers Delivers a Rita Repulsa Themed Spot |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/819535-power-rangers-rita-repulsa#/slide/1 |publisher=ComingSoon.net |access-date=February 28, 2017 |date=February 27, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228052221/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/819535-power-rangers-rita-repulsa#/slide/1 |archive-date=February 28, 2017}}</ref> A clip was released on March 6, followed by two more on March 9.<ref>{{cite web |title=First Power Rangers Clip Introduces The Rangers To Alpha 5 |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1632490/first-power-rangers-clip-introduces-the-rangers-to-alpha-5 |access-date=March 6, 2017 |date=March 6, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307021115/http://www.cinemablend.com/news/1632490/first-power-rangers-clip-introduces-the-rangers-to-alpha-5 |archive-date=March 7, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=New Power Rangers Clip Dives Deep Underwater |url=https://comicbook.com/2017/03/10/new-power-rangers-clip-dives-deep-underwater/ |access-date=March 11, 2017 |date=March 10, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312194745/http://comicbook.com/2017/03/10/new-power-rangers-clip-dives-deep-underwater/ |archive-date=March 12, 2017}}</ref> Thirty-seven stills were then released.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}} Another TV spot was released on March 10.<ref>{{cite web |title=Power Rangers TV Spots: Zords Ride Into Action |url=https://screenrant.com/power-rangers-tv-spots-zords/ |website=Screen Rant |access-date=March 11, 2017 |date=March 10, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170311231749/http://screenrant.com/power-rangers-tv-spots-zords/ |archive-date=March 11, 2017}}</ref> In the final week before the movie premiered, two more clips, as well as photos, were released.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}} |
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A [[Build-A-Bear Workshop]] Power Ranger product range was announced on March 9, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Power Rangers Line |url=https://comicbook.com/2017/03/09/build-a-bear-workshop-announces-power-rangers/ |publisher=ComicBook.com |access-date=March 9, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170309190849/http://comicbook.com/2017/03/09/build-a-bear-workshop-announces-power-rangers/ |archive-date=March 9, 2017}}</ref> [[Krispy Kreme]] released doughnuts to promote the film,<ref>{{cite web |title=Krispy Kreme releases new Power Ranger doughnuts |url=http://wtkr.com/2017/03/18/krispy-kreme-releases-new-power-ranger-doughnuts/ |publisher=WTKR.com |access-date=March 21, 2017 |date=March 18, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322023836/http://wtkr.com/2017/03/18/krispy-kreme-releases-new-power-ranger-doughnuts/ |archive-date=March 22, 2017}}</ref> and served as an advertising partner.<ref name="TheWrap Marketing">{{cite web |last1=Pressberg |first1=Matt |title=Inside 'Power Rangers' Marketing, From Virtual Reality to Twitter Takeovers (Exclusive) |url=https://www.thewrap.com/inside-power-rangers-marketing-virtual-reality-twitter-takeovers-exclusive/ |website=TheWrap |access-date=March 21, 2017 |date=March 17, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322015054/http://www.thewrap.com/inside-power-rangers-marketing-virtual-reality-twitter-takeovers-exclusive/ |archive-date=March 22, 2017}}</ref> Placement of Krispy Kreme products and locations were featured in the film numerous times.<ref>{{cite web |title=The New 'Power Rangers' Is An Extremely Bizarre Movie |url=http://uproxx.com/movies/power-rangers-review/ |website=UPROXX |access-date=March 21, 2017 |date=March 20, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321000305/http://uproxx.com/movies/power-rangers-review/ |archive-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref> |
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The group collaborated with YouTube sports entertainment group [[Dude Perfect]] ahead of the film's release, in a video titled ''Dude Perfect vs. Power Rangers''.<ref name="TheWrap Marketing"/> |
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===Video game=== |
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Lionsgate and Saban, in collaboration with [[ChronoBlade|nWay Games]], released a [[Player versus player|PvP]] fighting [[mobile game]] called ''[[Power Rangers: Legacy Wars]]'' on March 24, 2017, to coincide with the film's release.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lionsgate-saban-brands-and-game-developer-nway-team-for-sabans-power-rangers-mobile-game-300285239.html |title=LIONSGATE, SABAN BRANDS AND GAME DEVELOPER nWAY TEAM FOR SABAN'S POWER RANGERS MOBILE GAME |access-date=June 30, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620121224/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lionsgate-saban-brands-and-game-developer-nway-team-for-sabans-power-rangers-mobile-game-300285239.html |archive-date=June 20, 2016}}</ref> The game was featured on both Android and the Apple Store<ref name="How 'Power Rangers' Morphed Into a Top Mobile Game">{{cite web |last1=Jarvey |first1=Natalie |title=How 'Power Rangers' Morphed Into a Top Mobile Game |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/how-power-rangers-morphed-a-top-mobile-game-989615 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=June 25, 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170625180355/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/how-power-rangers-morphed-a-top-mobile-game-989615 |archive-date=June 25, 2017 |url-status=live|date=March 29, 2017}}</ref> and got to the top spot on the [[Apple App Store]] for both [[iPhone]]s and [[iPads]],<ref name="TopAppCharts">{{cite web |title=Power Rangers: Legacy WarsApp Rank Graphs - |url=http://www.topappcharts.com/1204075112/app-details-power-rangers-legacy-wars.php |website=TopAppCharts |access-date=June 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170613223857/http://www.topappcharts.com/1204075112/app-details-power-rangers-legacy-wars.php |archive-date=June 13, 2017 |url-status = dead|date=June 13, 2017 |quote=#1 in Top Apps (iPhone) on Mar 27, 2017 #1 in Top Apps (iPad) on Mar 30, 2017}}</ref> for two consecutive days and number two on the [[Google Play Store]].<ref name="How 'Power Rangers' Morphed Into a Top Mobile Game"/> |
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===Home media=== |
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''Power Rangers'' was released on [[Digital distribution|Digital HD]] on June 13, 2017, and was followed by a release on [[DVD]], [[Blu-ray]], and [[Ultra HD Blu-ray]] on June 27, 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/power-rangers-blu-ray-digital-hd-features-release-date/ |website=Screen Rant |title=Power Rangers Trailer Reveals Blu-ray & Digital HD Release Date |last=Fuller |first=Becky |date=May 2, 2017 |access-date=May 2, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502182608/http://screenrant.com/power-rangers-blu-ray-digital-hd-features-release-date/ |archive-date=May 2, 2017}}</ref> with retail exclusive variants being made available at [[Best Buy]],<ref name="Power Rangers Best buy Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review">{{cite web |author1=Lavender Ranger |title=Power Rangers Best buy Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review |url=http://henshingrid.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/power-rangers-best-buy-blu-raydvd-combo.html |website=Henshin Grid |access-date=June 27, 2017 |date=June 20, 2017 |archive-date=July 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729152202/http://henshingrid.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/power-rangers-best-buy-blu-raydvd-combo.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Target Corporation|Target]] and [[Wal-Mart]]. The film debuted at the No. 1 spot on the NPD VideoScan overall disc sales chart which tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray Disc sales; NPD's dedicated Blu-ray Disc sales chart; and Home Media Magazine's video rental chart for the week ending July 2, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Thomas K. Arnold |title='Power Rangers' Debuts Atop Home-Video Charts |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/power-rangers-debuts-atop-home-video-charts-1202488319/ |website=Variety |access-date=July 6, 2017 |date=July 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707213345/http://variety.com/2017/film/news/power-rangers-debuts-atop-home-video-charts-1202488319/ |archive-date=July 7, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> The film retained the top spot on the NPD VideoScan's overall disc sales chart for the week ending on July 9, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Thomas K. Arnold |title='Power Rangers' Stays Top-Selling Disc for Second Week |url=https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/power-rangers-stays-top-selling-disc-for-second-week-1202493884/ |website=Variety |access-date=July 13, 2017 |date=July 12, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713002536/http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/power-rangers-stays-top-selling-disc-for-second-week-1202493884/ |archive-date=July 13, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Power Rangers (2017) - Financial Information |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Power-Rangers-(2017)#tab=summary |website=[[The Numbers (website)|The Numbers]] |access-date=August 28, 2020 |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023153755/https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Power-Rangers-(2017)#tab=summary |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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===Box office=== |
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''Power Rangers'' grossed $85.4 million in the United States and Canada, and $57 million in other territories, for a worldwide gross of $142.3 million, against a production budget of $100–105 million.<ref name="filmla">{{Cite web |date=August 2018 |others=Adrian McDonald (Research Analyst) |title=FilmL.A. 2017 Feature Film Study |url=https://www.filmla.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2017_film_study_v3-WEB.pdf |work=FilmL.A. |page=22 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180809153120/https://www.filmla.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2017_film_study_v3-WEB.pdf |archive-date=August 9, 2018 |url-status=live |quote=$105,000,000 }}</ref><ref name="BOM" /> The film lost the studio an estimated $74 million, when factoring in all revenues and expenses.<ref>{{cite web |title=Biggest Money Losers, Based on Absolute Loss on Worldwide Earnings |work=The Numbers |publisher=Nash Information Services |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/budgets/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026191640/http://www.the-numbers.com/movie/budgets/ |archive-date=October 26, 2017 |url-status=dead|access-date=May 5, 2020}}</ref> |
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In the United States and Canada, ''Power Rangers'' opened alongside ''[[Life (2017 film)|Life]]'', ''[[CHiPs (film)|CHiPs]]'' and ''[[Wilson (2017 film)|Wilson]]'', and was projected to gross $30–35 million from 3,693 theaters on its opening weekend.<ref name="preview">{{cite web |url=https://www.thewrap.com/can-power-rangers-slay-disneys-beast-box-office/ |title=Can 'Power Rangers' Slay Disney's 'Beast' at the Box Office? |date=March 21, 2017 |work=[[TheWrap]] |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322005216/http://www.thewrap.com/can-power-rangers-slay-disneys-beast-box-office/ |archive-date=March 22, 2017}}</ref> The film made $3.6 million from Thursday night previews and $15 million on its first day.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4277&p=.htm |title='Beauty and the Beast' to Repeat at #1 Over 'Power Rangers', 'Life' and 'CHiPs' |work=[[Box Office Mojo]] |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325030655/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4277&p=.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2017}}</ref> It went on to debut to $40.3 million, finishing second at the box office behind ''[[Beauty and the Beast (2017 film)|Beauty and the Beast]]'' ($90.4 million).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.businessinsider.com/ap-box-office-top-20-beauty-adds-904-million-in-weekend-2-2017-3 |title=BOX OFFICE TOP 20: 'BEAUTY' ADDS $90.4 MILLION IN WEEKEND 2 |website=[[Business Insider]] |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407145403/http://www.businessinsider.com/ap-box-office-top-20-beauty-adds-904-million-in-weekend-2-2017-3 |archive-date=April 7, 2017}}</ref> The audience was notably diverse and mostly 18–34 years old.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McClintock |first1=Pamela |title='Power Rangers' Gets a Surprise Box-Office Boost From Millennial-Age Fans |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-gets-a-surprise-box-office-boost-millennial-age-fans-988830 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=March 27, 2017 |date=March 27, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327161616/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-gets-a-surprise-box-office-boost-millennial-age-fans-988830 |archive-date=March 27, 2017}}</ref> In its second weekend the film grossed $14.5 million (a drop of 64%), finishing fourth at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2017/04/ghost-in-the-shell-scarlett-johansson-boss-baby-beauty-and-the-beast-weekend-box-office-1202056616/ |title='Boss Baby' Cleans 'Beauty And The Beast's Clock With $51M+ Opening; 'Ghost' Shell-Shocked At $20M+ |access-date=April 2, 2017 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401142137/http://deadline.com/2017/03/ghost-in-the-shell-scarlett-johansson-boss-baby-beauty-and-the-beast-weekend-box-office-1202056616/ |archive-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/power-rangers-2017-box-office-worldwide-domestic/ |title=Power Rangers: Box Office Success or Failure? |date=April 12, 2017 |website=Screen Rant |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170416175121/http://screenrant.com/power-rangers-2017-box-office-worldwide-domestic/ |archive-date=April 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/04/16/box-office-ghost-in-the-shell-power-rangers-stumble-boss-baby-beauty-and-the-beast-hold/ |title=Box Office: 'Ghost In The Shell,' 'Power Rangers' Stumble, 'Boss Baby,' 'Beauty And The Beast' Hold |date=April 16, 2017 |work=Forbes |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419004617/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/04/16/box-office-ghost-in-the-shell-power-rangers-stumble-boss-baby-beauty-and-the-beast-hold/ |archive-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref> In June 2017, Dean Israelite said that the film's PG-13 rating probably contributed to the film's underperformance at the box office.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/movies/2017/06/24/power-rangers-rating-suffered-dean-israelite/ |title=Power Rangers director says film suffered from PG-13 rating |date=June 23, 2017 |last=Romano |first=Nick |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625031822/http://ew.com/movies/2017/06/24/power-rangers-rating-suffered-dean-israelite/ |archive-date=June 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/power-rangers-performed-better-pg-says-director-142550467.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHRXTjHAHUcursP8jpXPS3-a1EYplj5bA8aRGymiZoKd9YQIzar4yfW9GYo0ZvRoIbemTPbAHKUqhbtssl4DtVhfJzKLEh8qbNAmPfHyH8c3T_54YG9hETeETDUGYnES56BBHM7K16ptS6Om0xxQY2Ijl6240BukCtm0s1vUrZ2k | title=Power Rangers would have been a bigger hit with a PG rating, says director | date=June 24, 2017 }}</ref> |
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On [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval rating of 50% based on 14 reviews, and an [[Weighted arithmetic mean|average rating]] of 5.3/10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/power_rangers_2017 |title= Power Rangers (2017) |publisher=Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate=March 20, 2017}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], which assigns a normalized rating, the film has a score 47 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/power-rangers |title=Power Rangers reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=March 20, 2017}}</ref> |
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''Power Rangers'' received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thewrap.com/critics-are-mixed-on-the-power-rangers-reboot-but-its-better-than-expected/ |title='Power Rangers' Reboot Has Critics Mixed, But Its Performances Pop |last=Velocci |first=Carli |work=The Wrap |date=March 20, 2017 |access-date=March 26, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326230232/http://www.thewrap.com/critics-are-mixed-on-the-power-rangers-reboot-but-its-better-than-expected/ |archive-date=March 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://nerdreactor.com/2017/03/21/power-rangers-reboot-getting-mixed-reviews/ |title=Power Rangers reboot is getting mixed reviews |last=Alama |first=Alger |work=Nerd Reactor |date=March 21, 2017 |access-date=March 26, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326231115/http://nerdreactor.com/2017/03/21/power-rangers-reboot-getting-mixed-reviews/ |archive-date=March 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/power-rangers-box-office-opening-thursday/ |title=Power Rangers Matches Kong: Skull Island's Thursday Opening |last=Dolloff |first=Matt |website=Screen Rant |date=March 24, 2017 |access-date=March 26, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324215211/http://screenrant.com/power-rangers-box-office-opening-thursday/ |archive-date=March 24, 2017}}</ref> On [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval rating of {{RT data|score}} based on 181 reviews, and an average rating of {{RT data|average}}. The site's critical consensus reads, "''Power Rangers'' has neither the campy fun of its TV predecessor nor the blockbuster action of its cinematic superhero competitors, and sadly never quite manages to shift into turbo for some good old-fashioned morphin time."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sabans_power_rangers|title=Saban's Power Rangers (2017)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media|Fandango]]|access-date={{RT data|access date}}|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326230422/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/power_rangers_2017/|archive-date=March 26, 2017|url-status=live}}{{RT data|edit}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a [[weighted arithmetic mean|weighted average]] score 44 out of 100, based on 30 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/power-rangers |title=Power Rangers reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=April 1, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320233158/http://www.metacritic.com/movie/power-rangers |archive-date=March 20, 2017}}</ref> Audiences polled by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, while [[PostTrak]] reported 66% of audience members gave the film a "definite recommend".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2017/03/beauty-and-the-beast-power-rangers-life-chips-weekend-box-office-1202050843/ |title=Family-Branded Films On Fire At The B.O.: 'Beauty And The Beast' Embraces $81M; 'Power Rangers' Mighty With $42M+ |first=Anthony |last=D'Alessandro |date=March 26, 2017 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=March 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326051216/http://deadline.com/2017/03/beauty-and-the-beast-power-rangers-life-chips-weekend-box-office-1202050843/ |archive-date=March 26, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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''[[IGN]]'' gave the film a 7 out of 10, saying, "''Power Rangers'' doesn’t quite pull off everything it wants to, but it’s a fun time at the theater nonetheless."<ref>{{cite web |last=Thompson |first=Simon |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/20/power-rangers-review |title=Power Rangers Review |website=IGN |date=March 20, 2017 |access-date=March 21, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321025259/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/20/power-rangers-review |archive-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref> Mike McCahill of ''[[The Guardian]]'' wrote that "the film achieves a functioning mediocrity we perhaps might have thought beyond this franchise," and gave it 2 out of 5 stars.<ref name="The Guardian Review">{{cite news |last1=McCahill |first1=Mike |title=Power Rangers review – colour-coded superpowers revealed in goofy origins story |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/mar/21/power-rangers-movie-review-colour-coded-superpowers-bryan-cranston |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=March 22, 2017 |date=March 21, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322035923/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/mar/21/power-rangers-movie-review-colour-coded-superpowers-bryan-cranston |archive-date=March 22, 2017}}</ref> |
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Mike Ryan of ''[[Uproxx]]'' gave the film a negative review, writing: "''Power Rangers'' has one of the most zig-zagged tones of any big budget studio film I’ve seen in a long time. It’s jarring at times how often it goes back and forth between 'gritty' and 'silly'."<ref>{{cite web |last=Ryan |first=Mike |url=http://uproxx.com/movies/power-rangers-review/ |title=The New 'Power Rangers' Is An Extremely Bizarre Movie |website=Uproxx |date=March 20, 2017 |access-date=March 21, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321000305/http://uproxx.com/movies/power-rangers-review/ |archive-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref> [[Owen Gleiberman]] of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' criticized the film's conflicting tones, saying: "...25 years ago, ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'' was launched as superhero fodder for kids, and there was indeed a place for it, but we’re now so awash in superhero culture that kids no longer need the safe, lame, pandering junior-league version of it. They can just watch ''[[Ant-Man (film)|Ant-Man]]'' or the PG-13 ''[[Suicide Squad (2016 film)|Suicide Squad]]''. Safe, lame, and pandering have all grown up."<ref name="vty">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/power-rangers-review-bryan-cranston-elizabeth-banks-1202011724/ |title=Film Review: 'Power Rangers' |last=Gleiberman |first=Owen |date=March 19, 2017 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=March 21, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321023404/http://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/power-rangers-review-bryan-cranston-elizabeth-banks-1202011724/ |archive-date=March 21, 2017 |url-status=live|author-link=Owen Gleiberman}}</ref> In a review for ''[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]'', Robbie Collin gave it one star out of five, criticizing the "abjectly embarrassing frenzy of product placement".<ref name="The Telegraph Review">{{cite web |last1=Collin |first1=Robbie |title=Power Rangers review: sadistic, ugly and incompetent, this reboot is even worse than The Fantastic Four |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/power-rangers-review-sadistic-ugly-incompetent-reboot-even-worse/ |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |access-date=March 22, 2017 |date=March 22, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322155833/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/power-rangers-review-sadistic-ugly-incompetent-reboot-even-worse/ |archive-date=March 22, 2017}}</ref> |
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===Accolades=== |
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The film was nominated in six categories at the [[2017 Teen Choice Awards]], the film for [[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie – Sci-Fi/Fantasy|Choice Sci-Fi Movie]], Dacre Montgomery for [[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor – Sci-Fi/Fantasy|Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actor]], Becky G and Naomi Scott for [[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Sci-Fi/Fantasy|Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actress]], RJ Cyler for [[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Scene Stealer|Choice Scene Stealer]], and Elizabeth Banks for [[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Villain|Choice Movie Villain]].<ref name="variety-teenchoice-winners">{{cite web |last1=Knapp |first1=JD |last2=Rubin |first2=Rebecca |title=Teen Choice Awards 2017: 'Riverdale,' Fifth Harmony Shut Out Competition |url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/awards/teen-choice-awards-2017-tcas-fox-winners-list-riverdale-fifth-harmony-1202526197/ |website=Variety |access-date=August 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170814094055/http://variety.com/2017/tv/awards/teen-choice-awards-2017-tcas-fox-winners-list-riverdale-fifth-harmony-1202526197/ |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |date=August 14, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Future== |
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===Cancelled sequels=== |
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In a May 2016 [[Conference call#Business|conference call]] to analysts, Lionsgate CEO [[Jon Feltheimer]] stated, "We could see doing five or six or seven."<ref>{{cite web |last1=McNary |first1=Dave |title=Lionsgate Could Make Up to Seven More 'Power Rangers' Movies |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/power-rangers-sequels-lionsgate-1201783618/ |access-date=May 26, 2016 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=May 26, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527122941/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/power-rangers-sequels-lionsgate-1201783618/ |archive-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/5/26/11787228/power-rangers-movies-lionsgate-franchise |title=Lionsgate wants to make 'five, six, or seven' Power Rangers movies |last=Plaugic |first=Lizzie |date=May 26, 2016 |website=[[The Verge]] |access-date=May 26, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526171138/http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/26/11787228/power-rangers-movies-lionsgate-franchise |archive-date=May 26, 2016}}</ref> On March 22, 2017, [[Haim Saban]] said that he and Lionsgate already have a six-film story arc.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/spotlight/big-screen-version-power-rangers-hit-theaters-1202013633/ |title='Power Rangers' Producer: 'We Already Have a Six-Movie Arc' |last=Fine |first=Marshall |date=March 22, 2017 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=March 23, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323012124/http://variety.com/2017/film/spotlight/big-screen-version-power-rangers-hit-theaters-1202013633/ |archive-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> However, in May 2017, ''[[Forbes]]'' noted that due to the underwhelming performance of the film in most markets, it was unlikely any sequels would be made.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/05/12/box-office-were-probably-not-getting-a-power-rangers-sequel/ |title=Box Office: We're (Probably) Not Getting A 'Power Rangers' Sequel |work=[[Forbes]] |access-date=May 12, 2017 |last=Mendelson |first=Scott |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512214150/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/05/12/box-office-were-probably-not-getting-a-power-rangers-sequel/ |archive-date=May 12, 2017}}</ref><!-- Don't remove without talkpage consensus. This article is written by a Forbes Contributor, but they have "studied the film industry, both academically and informally, and with an emphasis in box office analysis, for 28 years.", and "have extensively written about all of said subjects for the last ten years." on multiple platforms including "The Huffington Post, Salon, and Film Threat."--> Later that same month, it was reported that the sequels could still be made thanks to record-breaking merchandise sales.<ref name="Den of Geek">{{cite web |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/power-rangers/265253/could-toy-sales-help-power-rangers-2-chances |title=Could Toy Sales Help Power Rangers 2 Chances? |work=[[Den of Geek]] |date=May 27, 2017 |last=Kelley |first=Shamus |access-date=May 30, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170530181206/http://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/power-rangers/265253/could-toy-sales-help-power-rangers-2-chances |archive-date=May 30, 2017}}</ref> Prior to the home release of the movie, Israelite confirmed that talks were taking place regarding a sequel<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fuller |first1=Becky |title=Power Rangers Director Says Sequel Talks Are Taking Place |url=https://screenrant.com/power-rangers-sequel-talks/ |website=Screen Rant |access-date=June 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170627120239/http://screenrant.com/power-rangers-sequel-talks/ |archive-date=June 27, 2017 |url-status=live|date=June 26, 2017}}</ref> and that he would like to include [[Lord Zedd]] and [[Tommy Oliver]] (Green Ranger) in it.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fuller |first1=Becky |title=Power Rangers Director Wants Lord Zedd in the Sequel |url=https://screenrant.com/power-rangers-movie-sequel-lord-zedd/ |website=Screen Rant |access-date=June 27, 2017 |date=June 26, 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626221237/http://screenrant.com/power-rangers-movie-sequel-lord-zedd/ |archive-date=June 26, 2017}}</ref> The possibility of a sequel increased once more in early July 2017 when it was reported that the film held the number one spot in home media sales and rentals in its first week.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chichizola |first1=Corey |title=Power Rangers Is Doing Well On DVD, And That Could Be A Good Thing |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1677430/power-rangers-is-doing-well-on-dvd-and-that-could-be-a-good-thing |website=CinemaBlend |access-date=July 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170707125348/http://www.cinemablend.com/news/1677430/power-rangers-is-doing-well-on-dvd-and-that-could-be-a-good-thing |archive-date=July 7, 2017 |url-status=live|date=July 5, 2017}}</ref> In August 2017, Saban abandoned its trademark for the film's logo.<ref>{{cite web |title=SABAN'S POWER RANGERS Trademark of SCG POWER RANGERS LLC. Serial Number: 8726278 |url=https://trademarkia.com/sabans-power-rangers-87262781.html |website=Trademarkia |access-date=November 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107021401/https://trademarkia.com/sabans-power-rangers-87262781.html |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> A Saban Brands representative stated in October 2017 that "Power Rangers continues to own and renew hundreds of trademark registrations worldwide, including for the 2017 movie logo. The trademark registration process is very nuanced, and the status of the single application has no bearing on our ownership of or the future plans for Power Rangers. The franchise remains as strong and enthusiastic about its future as ever."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chichizola |first1=Corey |title=Why A Power Rangers Sequel Just Got Less Likely |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1717140/why-a-power-rangers-sequel-just-got-less-likely |website=CinemaBlend |access-date=November 1, 2017 |date=October 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107005001/https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1717140/why-a-power-rangers-sequel-just-got-less-likely |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> On May 1, 2018, Saban Brands agreed to sell Power Rangers and other entertainment assets to [[Hasbro]] for US$522 million in cash and stock with the sale expected to closed in the second quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hasbro buying Power Rangers, other brands in $522M deal |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/hasbro-buying-power-rangers-brands-522m-deal-54850725 |access-date=May 1, 2018 |publisher=ABC News |agency=Associated Press |date=May 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180502051046/http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/hasbro-buying-power-rangers-brands-522m-deal-54850725 |archive-date=May 2, 2018 |url-status = dead}}</ref> |
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On August 8, 2018, Hasbro announced they would be working with a film studio to develop a follow-up to ''Power Rangers''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/08/08/power-rangers-movie-sequel-in-the-works |title=Power Rangers Movie Sequel in the Works |last=Gilyadov |first=Alex |date=August 8, 2018 |website=IGN |url-status=live|access-date=August 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808185334/http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/08/08/power-rangers-movie-sequel-in-the-works |archive-date=August 8, 2018}}</ref> In February 2019, Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] announced in a financial call that Hasbro was in talks with [[Paramount Pictures]] to produce the sequel.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mueller |first1=Matthew |title=Power Rangers: Hasbro In Talks With Paramount For New Movie |url=https://comicbook.com/powerrangers/2019/02/08/power-rangers-hasbro-in-talks-paramount-new-movie/ |website=ComicBook.com |language=en |access-date=February 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190208230630/https://comicbook.com/powerrangers/2019/02/08/power-rangers-hasbro-in-talks-paramount-new-movie/ |archive-date=February 8, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Cancelled reboot=== |
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On July 11, 2019, in the AMA thread on the ''[[Stranger Things]]'' [[reddit|subreddit]], Dacre Montgomery revealed that the studio had plans to produce a second reboot, without him, the rest of the cast or the director returning.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Schmidt |first1=JK |title=Power Rangers Movie to Reboot Again With New Cast |url=https://comicbook.com/powerrangers/2019/07/12/power-rangers-movie-reboot-again-new-cast-after-2017-flop/ |website=ComicBook.com |access-date=August 1, 2019 |language=en |date=July 11, 2019 |archive-date=July 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716053839/https://comicbook.com/powerrangers/2019/07/12/power-rangers-movie-reboot-again-new-cast-after-2017-flop/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On December 13, 2019, it was reported that Jonathan Entwistle is in early negotiations to direct the reboot, with [[Patrick Burleigh]] being set to write the script. The plot will reportedly involve time travel and will be set in the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |title='Power Rangers' Reboot in the Works With Creator of 'It's the End of the F---ing World' (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-reboot-works-1262562 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=December 13, 2019 |language=en |date=December 13, 2019 |archive-date=December 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214003211/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-reboot-works-1262562 |url-status=live }}</ref> On October 20, 2020, It was announced that Entwistle will work on the reboot with Hasbro as he will be overseeing, and directing, both film and television adaptations and the next week, ''Deadline'' reported that [[Bryan Edward Hill]] will write the script for the reboot but in 2024 these plans were scrapped.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |title='Power Rangers' Getting Film and TV Treatment from 'I'm Not Okay With This' Co-Creator (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-getting-film-and-tv-treatment-from-im-not-okay-with-this-co-creator-exclusive |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=October 20, 2020 |language=en |date=October 20, 2020 |archive-date=October 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020190439/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-getting-film-and-tv-treatment-from-im-not-okay-with-this-co-creator-exclusive |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |author=Jonathan Entwistle |user=joaent |number=1318624488527851521 |date=20 October 2020 |title=This is going to be a lot of fun!! Telling one big Rangers story across Movies and TV |access-date=20 October 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |author=Jonathan Entwistle |user=joaent |number=1318628805234151424 |date=20 October 2020 |title=Jonathan Entwistle |access-date=20 October 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kroll |first1=Justin |title=eOne And Hasbro Tap Bryan Edward Hill To Write New 'Power Rangers' Movie |url=https://deadline.com/2020/10/eone-hasbro-bryan-edward-hill-power-rangers-movie-1234604204/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=October 27, 2020 |language=en |date=October 27, 2020 |archive-date=October 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028164136/https://deadline.com/2020/10/eone-hasbro-bryan-edward-hill-power-rangers-movie-1234604204/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |title=EOne's Michael Lombardo On Hasbro-Owned Company's TV Strategy: 'Dungeons & Dragons' And 'Power Rangers' Universes, 'Monopoly' Game Show & More |url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/dungeons-and-dragons-power-rangers-tv-plans-monopoly-michael-lombardo-eone-interview-1234876331/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=23 November 2021 |date=22 November 2021}}</ref> |
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[[Jon Feltheimer]], CEO of Lionsgate, in a conference call to analysts said "We could see doing five or six or seven."<ref>{{cite news|last1=McNary|first1=Dave|title=Lionsgate Could Make Up to Seven More ‘Power Rangers’ Movies|url=http://variety.com/2016/film/news/power-rangers-sequels-lionsgate-1201783618/|accessdate=May 26, 2016|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety.com]]|date=May 26, 2016|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/26/11787228/power-rangers-movies-lionsgate-franchise|title=Lionsgate wants to make 'five, six, or seven' Power Rangers movies|last=Plaugic|first=Lizzie|date=26 May 2016|website=[[The Verge]]|language=English|access-date=26 May 2016}}</ref> |
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[http://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/uploads/assets/PR%20Mini%20Production%20Notes%20FINAL.pdf PR Mini Production Notes FINAL] |
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Power Rangers | |
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Directed by | Dean Israelite |
Screenplay by | John Gatins |
Story by |
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Based on | |
Produced by |
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Starring | |
Cinematography | Matthew J. Lloyd |
Edited by |
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Music by | Brian Tyler |
Production companies | |
Distributed by | Lionsgate Films |
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Running time | 124 minutes[4] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $100‒105 million[5][6] |
Box office | $142.5 million |
Power Rangers (or Saban's Power Rangers)[7] is a 2017 American superhero film based on the franchise of the same name. It was directed by Dean Israelite from a screenplay by John Gatins and a story conceived by the writing teams of Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, and Michele and Kieran Mulroney. It is the third installment in the Power Rangers film series, and is a reboot that loosely adapts "Day of the Dumpster", the pilot episode of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The film features the main characters of the television series with a new cast, starring Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Becky G, Ludi Lin, Bill Hader, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabeth Banks. The film follows a group of teenagers who gain newfound powers, and must use them to protect Earth from an ancient reawakened threat. Franchise creator Haim Saban returned to produce the film under his investment firm.
Power Rangers premiered in Berlin, Germany on March 17, 2017,[8] and was released in the United States on March 24 by Lionsgate Films.[3] The film received mixed reviews from critics. It underperformed at the box office, with the total gross of $142.5 million worldwide against a budget between $100‒105 million. The film was intended to launch a film series with multiple sequels, but all plans were cancelled due to its commercial failure, leading Saban to sell the franchise rights to Hasbro. Another reboot was in development, but due to Hasbro ending its partnership with Netflix in 2024, plans for a reboot were scrapped.
Plot
[edit]In the Cenozoic era, a team of warriors known as the Power Rangers are tasked with protecting the Zeo Crystal and life on Earth. The Green Ranger, Rita Repulsa, betrays them, planning to dominate the universe. The Red Ranger, Zordon, survives Rita's attack and hides five of the Power Coins. He orders Alpha 5, his robotic assistant, to perform a meteor strike that kills him, the dinosaurs, and sends Rita to the bottom of the sea, foiling her scheme.
Sixty-five million years later in the town of Angel Grove, high school football star Jason Scott is kicked off the team and placed under house arrest after a failed prank. In detention, he encounters autistic nerd Billy Cranston and former cheerleader Kimberly Hart. Billy is placed in detention after experimenting with explosives while Kimberly is there for cyberbullying. After Jason defends Billy from a bully named Colt Wallace, who usually goes after the latter, Billy offers to deactivate Jason's ankle monitor for help at an old gold mine. Once there, Jason leaves to explore and runs into Kimberly. Billy detonates explosives to break some rock, attracting the attention of Jason, Kimberly, and nearby students Trini Kwan and Zack Taylor. The five discover the Power Coins and each take one. While escaping mine security, their car is hit by a train. The five find themselves at home Monday morning and discover that the coins have granted them superhuman abilities. Elsewhere, Rita's sleeping body is found, but upon waking, she goes on a rampage, accumulating gold to raise her minion Goldar and find the Crystal.
The five teenagers return to the mine, where they discover an ancient spaceship and meet Alpha 5 and Zordon's consciousness. They inform the teenagers about the Rangers' history and Rita, warning that they have less than two weeks until Rita has her full power, finds the Crystal, and uses it to destroy life on Earth.
The five spend the next week training against simulated Putties and trying to morph, to little success. To inspire the Rangers, Alpha reveals the Zords, a fleet of enormous assault vehicles modeled after dinosaurs. Zack takes his Zord out for a joyride and almost kills the group when he crashes it. This angers Jason, and they fight. While trying to separate the two, Billy morphs. However, when he becomes conscious of it, the armor disappears. Angered at their lack of progress, Zordon dismisses the group. Jason returns to the ship to confront him and discovers that once the Rangers morph, it will open the Morphing Grid and allow Zordon to restore himself to a physical body. Feeling betrayed, Jason accuses Zordon of forming the team for the sole purpose of escaping the Grid.
That night, Rita attacks Trini and orders her to bring the Rangers to the docks. There, the Rangers fight her but are quickly defeated. Rita forces Billy to reveal the location of the Crystal, which he figured out is under a Krispy Kreme, kills him, and releases the other Rangers. Taking Billy's body to the ship, the Rangers ask Zordon to resurrect him. However, Zordon says he cannot do so. The Rangers agree they would give their lives for each other and resolve to defeat Rita. In doing so, they unlock the Morphing Grid. Zordon revives Billy, sacrificing his chance to restore his own physical self. With the team restored and confident, the Rangers morph into their armor.
Rita creates Goldar, raises an army of Putties, and attacks Angel Grove to find the Crystal. The Rangers battle the Putties and head to Angel Grove in their Zords. After the Putties are destroyed, Goldar pushes the Rangers and their Zords into a fiery pit. There, the Zords combine and form the Megazord, a giant humanoid robot. Rita merges with Goldar; the Rangers battle and destroy Goldar. After refusing Jason's offer to surrender, Rita declares that more will come for the Crystal and leaps at the Megazord only to be slapped into space. The Rangers are praised as heroes and return to their normal lives while keeping their new powers.
Back at school, the teacher announces that a student named Tommy Oliver will be joining them.[a]
Cast
[edit]Power Rangers
[edit]- Dacre Montgomery as Jason Scott, the Red Ranger and leader of the team. Jason was Angel Grove High's star quarterback, until a failed prank led to a run-in with the law, followed by his removal from the AGHS football team.[11]
- RJ Cyler as Billy Cranston, the Blue Ranger. An autistic loner, and a target of frequent harassment by fellow student Colt Wallace.[12]
- Naomi Scott as Kimberly Hart, the Pink Ranger. A cheerleader at Angel Grove High, until being dropped from the squad for cyberbullying (she spread a private image of her friend around school).[13][14]
- Becky G as Trini Kwan, the Yellow Ranger. A new girl in town, struggling to make friends, she has difficulty relating to her family. She also questions her own sexual orientation.[15][16]
- Ludi Lin as Zack Taylor, the Black Ranger and second-in-command of the team. Zack's mother has been ill for some time, and his greatest fear is returning home one day to find her dead.[17][18]
Allies
[edit]- Bill Hader as the voice of Alpha 5, the robot assistant to Zordon.[19][20]
- Bryan Cranston as Zordon, the Power Rangers' mentor and the former Red Ranger. Zordon lived millions of years ago before his consciousness became a part of the Morphing Grid at the time of his death.[19][21]
Villains
[edit]- Elizabeth Banks as Rita Repulsa,[19][22] the former Green Ranger who went rogue and killed her old team before being subdued by Zordon for millions of years. She works to form the monster Goldar while attempting to steal the Zeo Crystal, an artifact that channels the Morphing Grid, a dimension that gives the Power Rangers their powers.[19]
- Fred Tatasciore as the voice of Goldar, a gigantic winged monster made of gold.
Supporting
[edit]- David Denman as Sam Scott, Jason's father.[23]
- Caroline Cave as Beverly Scott, Jason's mother.
- Anjali Jay as Maddy Hart, Kimberly's mother.[24]
- Robert Moloney as Ted Hart, Kimberly's father.
- Patrick Sabongui as Mr. Kwan, Trini's father.[25][26]
- Erica Cerra as June Kwan, Trini's obsessive mother.
- Kayden Magnuson as Pearl Scott, Jason's sister.
- Fiona Fu as Mrs. Taylor, Zack's mother.
- Morgan Taylor Campbell as Harper
- Sarah Grey as Amanda Clark[27][28]
- Emily Maddison as Rebecca[29][30][31]
- Wesley MacInnes as Colt Wallace, the school bully at Angel Grove High. His favorite victim is Billy.
- Jaime Callica as Officer Bebe[32]
- Matt Shively as Damo
- Garry Chalk as Captain Bowen.
- Fiona Vroom as Fenix Saleswoman
- Drew Ray Tanner as Young Lover
- Sophie Lui as Television Anchor
- Lisa Berry as Candace Cranston, Billy's mother.
Jason David Frank and Amy Jo Johnson, two of the cast members of the original TV series, make cameo appearances as Angel Grove citizens.[33]
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]Saban Capital Group and Lionsgate Films announced the film in May 2014,[34] with Roberto Orci originally attached to produce. Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz were hired to write the film's script.[35] When theirs was rejected, another script was proposed by Max Landis, which was also turned down as the studio wanted a grittier tone.[36] Orci eventually left the project to work on Star Trek Beyond (2016).[37] In April 2015, TheWrap reported that Dean Israelite was in negotiations to direct the film.[38] Israelite told IGN in an interview that the film would be "completely playful, and it needs to be really fun and funny. But like Project Almanac, it's going to feel very grounded at the same time, and very contemporary and have a real edge to it, and a real gut to it, it's going to be a fun, joyful [movie] but one that feels completely grounded in a real world, with real characters going through real things".[39] Brian Tyler was brought on to compose the film's music.[40] Israelite has said that the film updates itself from the original series, being more character-driven and incorporating naturalism and a grounded nature.[41]
Casting
[edit]Actors began testing for the roles of the five Power Rangers in October 2015.[42] On October 7, 2015, Naomi Scott was cast as Kimberly.[13] Newcomers Dacre Montgomery, Ludi Lin and RJ Cyler were then cast as Jason,[11] Zack,[17] and Billy, respectively.[12] At the month's end, Becky G was chosen to play Trini.[15] When it came to casting the Rangers, director Dean Israelite said, "From the very beginning, diversity was a very important part of the whole process," and that while the characters' races were switched around, he added that, "We made sure that the essence of each of those characters are who they were in the original show, and this really will be an origin story of those characters."[43] On February 2, 2016, it was announced that Elizabeth Banks would portray Rita Repulsa.[22] Four months later, Bryan Cranston, who voiced Twin Man and Snizzard in the original series, announced he was cast as Zordon.[21][44] Cranston revealed that he would perform motion-capture and CGI.[44][45] In September 2016, Walter Emanuel Jones, the actor who played Zack in the original series, stated none of the original cast would cameo in the film.[46] Towards the end of the month, comedian Bill Hader was cast as Alpha 5.[20] In March 2017, it was reported that Amy Jo Johnson and Jason David Frank, who played Kimberly and Tommy in the original series, would cameo in the film, despite Jones' earlier comments.[47]
Filming
[edit]Filming was originally set to begin in January 2016[48] but was rescheduled and began on February 29 in Vancouver.[49][50] On May 28, 2016, filming was complete.[51][52] Additional filming occurred in October 2016.[53][54] A cast member claims that the film has broken the record for the longest wire jump, but this has not been independently confirmed.[55]
The film was released in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound.[56]
Music
[edit]The official soundtrack, with music by Brian Tyler, was released digitally on March 24, 2017, and on CD on April 4, distributed by Varèse Sarabande. The soundtrack features the "Power Rangers Theme," sung by renowned vocalist Dimash Qudaibergen, and "Give It All", a song by With You. featuring Santigold and Vince Staples, both of which played during the film's credits.[57][58]
Power Rangers: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | |
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Released | March 24, 2017 |
Genre | Film score |
Length | 77:35 |
Label | Varèse Sarabande |
- Track listing
All music is composed by Brian Tyler
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Power Rangers Theme" | 4:22 |
2. | "Seek Those Who Are Worthy" | 2:48 |
3. | "Zordon Awakes" | 2:13 |
4. | "It's Morphing Time!" | 3:19 |
5. | "Destiny" | 2:18 |
6. | "Confessions" | 4:22 |
7. | "Megazord" | 4:20 |
8. | "United" | 2:46 |
9. | "Birth of a Legend" | 4:10 |
10. | "Metamorphosis" | 2:39 |
11. | "Goldar" | 2:01 |
12. | "The Morphing Grid" | 3:58 |
13. | "The Zords" | 2:33 |
14. | "Let's Ride" | 2:19 |
15. | "You Were Born for This" | 2:03 |
16. | "Reflection" | 2:13 |
17. | "The Lost Ship" | 2:59 |
18. | "Be Who You Want to Be" | 2:06 |
19. | "Hold The Line" | 3:36 |
20. | "This Is What Matters" | 2:04 |
21. | "Trespassing" | 1:03 |
22. | "Rita" | 2:28 |
23. | "Square One" | 1:11 |
24. | "Power On" | 2:33 |
25. | "Together We Stand" | 2:19 |
26. | "The Final Stand" | 2:45 |
27. | "Go Go Power Rangers – End Titles" | 2:59 |
28. | "Give It All" (With You. featuring Santigold and Vince Staples) | 3:14 |
Release
[edit]Theatrical
[edit]Originally scheduled for release on July 22, 2016,[59] Lionsgate delayed it to March 24, 2017.[60][61] The film received its world premiere in Berlin, Germany on March 17, 2017.[62] The then-five of the surviving actors who originally portrayed the Rangers in the series (Thuy Trang had died in 2001 and Jason David Frank died in 2022) attended the film's Los Angeles premiere on March 22, 2017.[63] It was the first time they had been together publicly since 1995.[64]
Marketing
[edit]On March 3, 2016, Lionsgate released the first official photo of the five Rangers,[43] and the following month, the company released the first official photo of Banks as Rita Repulsa.[22] On May 5, the company unveiled the first official images of the Rangers' suits. Speaking of the suits, director Dean Israelite said that "The show was about kids coming of age, about metamorphosis, these suits needed to feel like they were catalyzed by these kids and their energy, their spirit", while production designer Andrew Menzies commented that the new suits are "an alien costume that grows on them, that’s not man-made. You can’t win everyone over, but we are trying to appeal to a more mature audience and gain new fans."[65] A teaser poster was released in June,[66] with additional character posters released in July, September, and October.[67][68][69] On October 8, 2016, a Discover The Power teaser trailer for the film was released.[70][71][72]
A fictional Angel Grove High School Newspaper website was created,[73] alongside the official Power Rangers website, which features a GIF creator that allows users to make a GIF out of scenes from the teaser trailer.[74][75] There is also an official toyline, produced by Bandai,[76] and an extensive merchandising range was produced to promote the film.[77]
Landis, whose draft was rejected, criticized the trailer, saying that it looked too similar to Chronicle (2012), a film that he had written.[78] The trailer garnered mixed reactions, with some praising it for its darker, contemporary reimagining of the classic characters, while still looking action-packed and fun at the same time,[79][80] and others criticizing it for its lack of connection to the original series, saying it appeared "brooding".[81] The trailer received over 150 million views in the first two days after it was uploaded.[82] Lionsgate revealed the T-Rex zord toy, among others, on October 28, 2016,[83] and the Power Rangers Twitter account revealed the Megazord toy on November 4, 2016.[84] On November 15, 2016, Lionsgate revealed the toys based on the film's individual Zords.[85]
On December 8, 2016, a new poster debuted, as well as a photo of Rita Repulsa.[86][87] On December 19, 2016, Lionsgate and Boom! Studios announced that they would release a graphic novel titled Power Rangers: Aftershock, set immediately after the events of the movie.[88] An international trailer was released on December 22, 2016.[89][90][91] Qualcomm and Lionsgate produced a virtual reality mobile app of the film Power Rangers Movie Command Center that was exhibited at the CES 2017, from January 5–8, 2017,[92] and was released in the App Store on March 8, 2017.[93] On January 19, a second trailer, titled It’s Morphin Time!, was released.[94][95][96] Lionsgate debuted yet another trailer, which it called the All-Star Trailer, on February 17.[97][98][99] New TV spots were released on February 27, two about the Power Rangers,[100] and one about Rita Repulsa.[101] A clip was released on March 6, followed by two more on March 9.[102][103] Thirty-seven stills were then released.[citation needed] Another TV spot was released on March 10.[104] In the final week before the movie premiered, two more clips, as well as photos, were released.[citation needed]
A Build-A-Bear Workshop Power Ranger product range was announced on March 9, 2017.[105] Krispy Kreme released doughnuts to promote the film,[106] and served as an advertising partner.[107] Placement of Krispy Kreme products and locations were featured in the film numerous times.[108]
The group collaborated with YouTube sports entertainment group Dude Perfect ahead of the film's release, in a video titled Dude Perfect vs. Power Rangers.[107]
Video game
[edit]Lionsgate and Saban, in collaboration with nWay Games, released a PvP fighting mobile game called Power Rangers: Legacy Wars on March 24, 2017, to coincide with the film's release.[109] The game was featured on both Android and the Apple Store[110] and got to the top spot on the Apple App Store for both iPhones and iPads,[111] for two consecutive days and number two on the Google Play Store.[110]
Home media
[edit]Power Rangers was released on Digital HD on June 13, 2017, and was followed by a release on DVD, Blu-ray, and Ultra HD Blu-ray on June 27, 2017[112] with retail exclusive variants being made available at Best Buy,[113] Target and Wal-Mart. The film debuted at the No. 1 spot on the NPD VideoScan overall disc sales chart which tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray Disc sales; NPD's dedicated Blu-ray Disc sales chart; and Home Media Magazine's video rental chart for the week ending July 2, 2017.[114] The film retained the top spot on the NPD VideoScan's overall disc sales chart for the week ending on July 9, 2017.[115][116]
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]Power Rangers grossed $85.4 million in the United States and Canada, and $57 million in other territories, for a worldwide gross of $142.3 million, against a production budget of $100–105 million.[6][5] The film lost the studio an estimated $74 million, when factoring in all revenues and expenses.[117]
In the United States and Canada, Power Rangers opened alongside Life, CHiPs and Wilson, and was projected to gross $30–35 million from 3,693 theaters on its opening weekend.[118] The film made $3.6 million from Thursday night previews and $15 million on its first day.[119] It went on to debut to $40.3 million, finishing second at the box office behind Beauty and the Beast ($90.4 million).[120] The audience was notably diverse and mostly 18–34 years old.[121] In its second weekend the film grossed $14.5 million (a drop of 64%), finishing fourth at the box office.[122][123][124] In June 2017, Dean Israelite said that the film's PG-13 rating probably contributed to the film's underperformance at the box office.[125][126]
Critical response
[edit]Power Rangers received mixed reviews from critics.[129][130][131] On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 51% based on 181 reviews, and an average rating of 5.3/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Power Rangers has neither the campy fun of its TV predecessor nor the blockbuster action of its cinematic superhero competitors, and sadly never quite manages to shift into turbo for some good old-fashioned morphin time."[132] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score 44 out of 100, based on 30 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[133] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported 66% of audience members gave the film a "definite recommend".[134]
IGN gave the film a 7 out of 10, saying, "Power Rangers doesn’t quite pull off everything it wants to, but it’s a fun time at the theater nonetheless."[135] Mike McCahill of The Guardian wrote that "the film achieves a functioning mediocrity we perhaps might have thought beyond this franchise," and gave it 2 out of 5 stars.[136]
Mike Ryan of Uproxx gave the film a negative review, writing: "Power Rangers has one of the most zig-zagged tones of any big budget studio film I’ve seen in a long time. It’s jarring at times how often it goes back and forth between 'gritty' and 'silly'."[137] Owen Gleiberman of Variety criticized the film's conflicting tones, saying: "...25 years ago, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was launched as superhero fodder for kids, and there was indeed a place for it, but we’re now so awash in superhero culture that kids no longer need the safe, lame, pandering junior-league version of it. They can just watch Ant-Man or the PG-13 Suicide Squad. Safe, lame, and pandering have all grown up."[3] In a review for The Telegraph, Robbie Collin gave it one star out of five, criticizing the "abjectly embarrassing frenzy of product placement".[138]
Accolades
[edit]The film was nominated in six categories at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards, the film for Choice Sci-Fi Movie, Dacre Montgomery for Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actor, Becky G and Naomi Scott for Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actress, RJ Cyler for Choice Scene Stealer, and Elizabeth Banks for Choice Movie Villain.[139]
Future
[edit]Cancelled sequels
[edit]In a May 2016 conference call to analysts, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer stated, "We could see doing five or six or seven."[140][141] On March 22, 2017, Haim Saban said that he and Lionsgate already have a six-film story arc.[142] However, in May 2017, Forbes noted that due to the underwhelming performance of the film in most markets, it was unlikely any sequels would be made.[143] Later that same month, it was reported that the sequels could still be made thanks to record-breaking merchandise sales.[144] Prior to the home release of the movie, Israelite confirmed that talks were taking place regarding a sequel[145] and that he would like to include Lord Zedd and Tommy Oliver (Green Ranger) in it.[146] The possibility of a sequel increased once more in early July 2017 when it was reported that the film held the number one spot in home media sales and rentals in its first week.[147] In August 2017, Saban abandoned its trademark for the film's logo.[148] A Saban Brands representative stated in October 2017 that "Power Rangers continues to own and renew hundreds of trademark registrations worldwide, including for the 2017 movie logo. The trademark registration process is very nuanced, and the status of the single application has no bearing on our ownership of or the future plans for Power Rangers. The franchise remains as strong and enthusiastic about its future as ever."[149] On May 1, 2018, Saban Brands agreed to sell Power Rangers and other entertainment assets to Hasbro for US$522 million in cash and stock with the sale expected to closed in the second quarter.[150]
On August 8, 2018, Hasbro announced they would be working with a film studio to develop a follow-up to Power Rangers.[151] In February 2019, Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner announced in a financial call that Hasbro was in talks with Paramount Pictures to produce the sequel.[152]
Cancelled reboot
[edit]On July 11, 2019, in the AMA thread on the Stranger Things subreddit, Dacre Montgomery revealed that the studio had plans to produce a second reboot, without him, the rest of the cast or the director returning.[153] On December 13, 2019, it was reported that Jonathan Entwistle is in early negotiations to direct the reboot, with Patrick Burleigh being set to write the script. The plot will reportedly involve time travel and will be set in the 1990s.[154] On October 20, 2020, It was announced that Entwistle will work on the reboot with Hasbro as he will be overseeing, and directing, both film and television adaptations and the next week, Deadline reported that Bryan Edward Hill will write the script for the reboot but in 2024 these plans were scrapped.[155][156][157][158][159]
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