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Jenny Han’s books have turned out to be phenomenal successes when it comes to their live-action adaptation. While the live-action adaptation of her To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before has turned out to be pretty famous on Netflix, The Summer I Turned Pretty series on Prime Video has achieved similar reception.

One of her most famous books, the teen show is a perfect watch for those who adore love-triangles set against the backdrop of nostalgic summer settings. With its last and third season about to release, fans will be saying goodbye to Belly Conklin and brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher.

However, while the coming-of-age drama is one of a kind, fans have noticed that the Young Adult trilogy, be it the series or the original books, shares several similarities with other television shows. Since its 2022 debut, many have noted similarities to other teen dramas, particularly in its romantic tropes,...

Go Go Power Rangers.

After kicking off Pride Month with John Boorman’s Deliverance (listen), and revisiting Joel Schumacher’s camptastic Batman Forever (listen), as well as Danny Boyle’s modern classic 28 Days Later (listen), it’s time to wrap up June with a look at director Bryan Spicer’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995).

This is a nostalgia trip for the ages as we dip back into the popular kids TV show, which featured six teenagers selected by alien Zordon (Nicholas Bell; voiced by Robert L. Manahan) to protect Earth from super villains like Rita Repulsa (Julia Cortez; voiced by Barbara Goodson) and Goldar.

When a power adversary named Ivan Ooze (Paul Freeman) is accidentally released back into Angel Grove and the Power Rangers are stripped of their abilities, they must travel to a distant world, befriend warrior Dulcea (Gabrielle Fitzpatrick), and battle their way to the...

One of the most exciting things about a new season of Power Rangers is the look of the uniforms that rangers will wear throughout the season. Then, the personality of the character inside the helmet is fundamental to determining if they will be a fan favorite or just get lost in the multicolored crowd of Rangers that have been created to this day. In order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Super Sentai franchise — more on that later — Japan held a countrywide vote to select the most popular Red Ranger ever. After approximately 600,000 votes, the winner was Shinken Red from Samurai Sentai Shinkenger, which is known on this side of the world as Power Rangers Samurai.

The “All Super Sentai Big Poll” was a live event broadcast on the local network Nhk and featured several guest stars from the Super Sentai franchise. The result was a bit of a surprise,...

Despite the perception of racial insensitivity in his casting, Walter Emanuel Jones is proud to have originated the role of the Black Ranger.

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers alum recently responded to the show’s head writer Tony Oliver, who said “it was such a mistake” to cast Black and Asian actors as the Black and Yellow Rangers while reflecting on the hit franchise in an episode of Investigation Discovery‘s Hollywood Demons.

“Incredible how many media outlets picked this up…” wrote Jones on Instagram with headlines about Oliver’s quote. “However while some choose to seek out the negative, I’ve always believed in focusing on the positive. I understand the impulse to address what might be seen as cultural insensitivity, but calling it a ‘mistake’ would dismiss the impact it had on countless people around the world who found inspiration and representation in TV’s first Black superhero...

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers debuted on Fox Kids in August 1993 and became an immediate hit. Even now, it's still one of the most beloved eras of the long-running franchise. However, given when it first aired, the series was, at times, a little culturally insensitive. 

For example, a Black actor, Walter Emanuel Jones, was cast as the Black Ranger and an Asian actress, Thuy Trang, was chosen to portray the Yellow Ranger. That's been discussed a lot over the years, with those who worked on the series at the time facing a lot of criticism.

Talking on the "Dark Side of the Power Rangers" episode of Discovery's Hollywood Demons, former Power Rangers showrunner Tony Oliver said, "None of us are thinking stereotypes." He explained that was how the series got to air and ran for two seasons with "the Black character the Black Ranger and the Asian character the Yellow Ranger.

Actor Audri Dubois detailed her experience while filming "Day of the Dumpster", the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers promo pilot. That episode's tight budget had production cutting corners, which led to working conditions that were "a little abusive to the actors".

Power Rangers star Audri Dubois said the show's working conditions were so severe, one of the actors suffered heat stroke. Dubois played Trini Kwan/Yellow Ranger in the original version of "Day of the Dumpster", the show's original (unaired) pilot; she was replaced by Thuy Trang in the reshot episode, which premiered Aug. 28, 1993 on the Fox network. "When we're shooting the pilot, we're out in the desert — it's got to be 110 degrees — and someone has heat stroke," Dubois recalled (per Entertainment Weekly). "It was one of the bad guys in a wet suit with a rubber mask over their head with pinholes for the eyes and mouth. He's flopping around like a fish.

Superman & Loisstar Tyler Hoechlin opens up about the most difficult aspect of portraying the Man of Steel on the silver screen.

Speaking to Cbr, Hoechlin was asked what the hardest part of playing Superman was for him. "Trying to please everybody because it is a disservice to playing the characters truthfully," Hoechlin responded. When asked what the most fun part of being on the series was, co-star and Lois Lane actress Elizabeth Tulloch replied, "We love acting together and the flashbacks."

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Q: “What’s the hardest part about playing Superman?â€Hoechlin: “Trying to please everybody because it is a disservice to playing the characters truthfully.â€Q: “What was the most fun part?...

Superman & Lois stars Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch recently discussed The CW show, sharing their thoughts on the season finale. Titled "It Went By So Fast," the final episode aired on December 2, 2024, and depicted the iconic characters' respective deaths three decades after putting away their archnemesis Lex Luthor.

Hoechlin and Tulloch were on Megacon's Superman & Lois panel. In response to Cbr's question about their initial reaction to Superman & Lois Season 4's script, Tulloch responded, "I was surprised they went so full circle." Hoechlin added, "I thought it was very bold. When I read it, I felt different than when we started shooting it. I knew it would be good." In the season finale, Lois passes away after her cancer returns, with Clark joining her in the afterlife a few years later after dying of heart failure. The pair, however, enjoyed a full life together before their deaths.

Superman & Lois star Elizabeth Tulloch recently revealed there was a planned crossover with the Arrowverse franchise. It never materialized as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking at MegaCon Orlando, Tulloch shared that Superman & Lois almost crossed over with Batwoman -- but the pandemic ended up impacting the studio's ability to film safely. "There was a brief discussion about us having a crossover with Batwoman, but there was [sic] strict Covid protocols back then," she said. "They were concerned about the cast."

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Superman & Lois was originally part of the CW Arrowverse's Earth-Prime in its first season and was developed as a spin-off to Supergirl -- but as the series went on, it took on its own separate continuity. This decision likely came after the cancelation of the planned Batwoman crossover,...

Nathan Fillion is killing it in The Rookie. Seven seasons in, the series is still as fresh and snappy as when it first began. Fans are addicted to the fast-paced series filled with a lovable and dynamic cast facing high-stakes drama. And if viewers are finding it harder and harder to wait for the next week’s episode in the period of binge-able content, fans can look to get their fix with another highly emotional, edge-of-your-seat crime drama that is now available for streaming: Flashpoint.

Flashpoint is a Canadian police procedural starring Amy Jo Johnson (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), David Paetkau (Final Destination 2), Jessica Steen (Heartland), and Enrico Colantoni (Just Shoot Me). Inspired by Toronto’s Emergency Task Force, the series follows the specialized police team, Strategic Response Unit, as it answers a series of high-risk emergencies and calls around an unnamed city. Each episode surrounds an emergency crisis...

Jason and Kimberly are two of the most iconic Power Rangers characters, and whether they were ever supposed to be a couple is a tricky question that involves a lot of rumors, different continuities, and scrapped plans. As the original Red and Pink Rangers, Jason and Kimberly are among the most recognizable characters in the franchise and continue to be part of the Power Rangers universe in different ways. From the comics to the video games, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers remains relevant over 30 years after the original show premiered.

Kimberly and Tommy were the main couple of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, with their relationship starting shortly after the events of “Green With Evil.” However, with Amy Jo Johnson no longer on the show, Power Rangers Zeo had Kimberly break up with Tommy through a letter. Austin St. John’s Jason, on the other hand, returned to the show during Zeo.

The Power Rangers universe was built on crossovers and cameos, many of which came out of nowhere and helped build a sense of continuity that made the show even better. When it comes to special appearances in Power Rangers, there is a difference between the usual crossover episodes between the current and the previous team, and cameos from legacy heroes. Almost every season had one team-up episode featuring the previous Power Rangers team, but not every season had cameos from other generations.

From 1993 to 1998, every Power Rangers show was part of the same overarching story that later became known as the Zordon Era. After Power Rangers in Space, the show started to have more standalone series, which made cameos and crossover episodes very special. From iconic Rangers showing up to help the younger generation to villains returning decades after their first appearance, Power Rangers knows how to do cameos.

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When Power Rangers hit theaters in 2017, the hopes of fans were as high as a kite. Fans were pumped, expecting a grand revival of the colorful team of teens who fight evil with the power of the Power Zords. The film earned a respectable $142 million at the global box office. Sounds like a win, right? Well, not so fast.

Power Rangers (2017) | Credit: Lionsgate Films

Sure, it wasn’t a flop, but it didn’t knock it out of the park either. The film had its share of fun moments, but it also stumbled in some crucial areas, particularly with the way it handled its beloved characters.

Let’s dig into what worked and, more importantly, what didn’t.

Power Rangers 2017: Where the characters almost got it right (but didn’t)

First things first, Power Rangers is all about the characters. You remember the original team—Jason, Kimberly, Billy, Zack,...

It's morphin' time! Go go to Tubi next month because the 1993 cult classic series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is coming to the free streaming platform on December 1 and whether you love it for its campy fun, its hard hitting fight scenes or the most unflattering costumes known to man, the cult series is still as rewatchable today as it was back then. The cast features the late Jason David Frank as Tommy (the White Ranger), Amy Jo Johnson as Kimberly (the Pink Ranger), David Yost as Billy (the Blue Ranger), Walter Jones as Zack (the Black Ranger), the late Thuy Trang as Trini (the Yellow Ranger), and Austin St. John as Jason (the Red Ranger).

Keri Russell shares a pitch for a reboot of Felicity, giving an encouraging response to revisiting her memorable role. Russell is doing a press tour, preparing for the return of the Netflix political drama The Diplomat, which makes her comeback to the small screen after her run on the acclaimed spy thriller The Americans. But for many, Russell is still best remembered for her breakout lead role in Felicity. Created by the duo of Matt Reeves and J.J. Abrams, the college drama ran from 1998 to 2002 on The WB.

In an interview with E! News, along with Diplomat co-star Rufus Sewell, Russell was asked about the possibility of rebooting Felicity. The four-time Emmy nominee gave an encouraging response, noting that she's close with co-stars Scott Speedman (who played love interest Ben Covington) and Amanda Foreman (who played goth roommate Meghan Rotundi) and that she'd be open to it for the right idea.

Keri Russell is down to revisit Felicity Porter’s life if a Felicity reboot were ever to materialize.

Amid a press tour to promote the new season of Netflix’s The Diplomat, Russell was asked if she would reprise her role of Felicity.

“I would totally do that if it was the right stuff,” Russell said in an interview to E! News.

Russell said she is still in touch with her Felicity co-stars Scott Speedman and Amanda Foreman, “who played my crazy goth roommate.”

“We all still talk all the time,” she added. “They’re like my total pals.”

When asked what Felicity would be up to in 2024, Russell said, “Mandy had a good pitch for it, actually. A really good pitch for, like… life wasn’t going great and, you know, didn’t work out. And she was supposed to be all these things. And then she bumps into someone…...

Kimberlys exit from Power Rangers toward the end of season 3 led to a controversial storyline in Power Rangers Zeo, one that would be retconned decades after the original Pink Rangers departure. Amy Jo Johnson left Mighty Morphin Power Rangers midway through the third season, with David Yosts Billy and Jason David Franks Tommy then becoming the only two Og Rangers still on the team. Both Billy and Tommy remained on the show after the Zeo transition, although the former was no longer a Power Ranger and eventually left as well.

While Zeo was adapting a different Super Sentai show Ohranger rather than Zyuranger it was still very much a sequel to Mighty Morphin. Most of the characters were the same from the final season of the original series, and the Rangers would still go to school and hang around the Youth Center. As such, some storylines and character moments from Mmpr were carried onto Zeo.

Amy Jo Johnson reprised her role as Kimberly in Power Rangers two years after the original Pink Ranger departed from the team, yet the circumstances of her return were not what I was expecting. Kimberly Hart was one of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and appeared in all three seasons of the original show. However, Kimberly did not remain on the team until the very end of Mmpr 3, as Amy Jo Johnson left the show after the A Different Shade of Pink arc. Kimberly was replaced by Katherine Lillard, played by Catherine Sutherland.

Unlike the exits of Jason, Zack, and Trini from the team, Kimberlys departure was very well handled. Not only did we get to meet Kat a couple of episodes before she became the new Pink Ranger, but Kimberly also got to pass the torch herself to her successor. Kat would go on to build a legacy...

The first Red Ranger from the original Power Rangers has gotten his most authentic cosplay yet. Fans have found creative ways to showcase their favorite Power Rangers through cosplay, even by merging them with Black Panther, for example. However, what's most impressive is the speed at which fans can produce costumes to reflect the current happenings of the franchise.

User @lovinglyme91 posted on Reddit, showing off their wonderfully accurate version of Jason Lee Scott as he appears in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return, the miniseries written by Amy Jo Johnson the original actress who portrated Pink Ranger Kimberly Ann Hart, and Matt Hotson. The cosplay features Jason's signature cape and garb of this universe, as well as his bloody vigilante sword.

My Red Ranger from Power Rangers: The Return by u/lovinglyme91 in cosplay

The outfit is, by far, the original Red Ranger's best costume ever, and it makes...

Actors like Nicole Maines and Iman Vellani are diving into comics to continue the stories of their beloved characters. From Dreamer to Ms. Marvel, the actors are not just portraying the roles but writing the next chapters for these superheroes. Whether it's exploring the psyche of the Riddler or the future of the Pink Ranger, actors like Paul Dano and Amy Jo Johnson are shaping the comic world.

In our current age of pop-culture, comic book characters are brought to life every single day in properties like the Dceu and the MCU. After that, actors and their comic book characters rarely cross paths, except for when an actors love for their character compels them to craft the next chapter in their characters story.

Whether its for a short story or for a longer run that blazes a new trail in the comics, it's always a delight to see an actor...

Kat was the 2nd Pink Ranger and had 3 different sets of powers. Kat was part of three Power Rangers shows. Kimberly's legacy remains unmatched, but Kat was a worthy replacement for the original Pink Ranger.

Katherine Hillard was Power Rangers Kimberly replacement, and she did something that the original Pink Ranger was sadly never able to. Kimberly is one of the greatest Power Rangers of all time, having been part of the original series and defined the concept of Pink Ranger for an entire generation. Although Kimberly left the team before the end of Mmpr, she appeared in all three seasons of the show and returned for one of the movies. That said, Kimberlys Power Rangers history was relatively short compared to other characters, at least in the TV show.

Kimberlys final Power Rangers episode was A Different Shade Of Pink, which marked Amy Jo Johnsons final appearance in the TV show.

Darkest Hour #1 provides closure for fans of Power Rangers comics, celebrating past storylines and characters. The issue features a morphing sequence that pays tribute to 30+ years of Power Rangers history and nostalgia. Despite the franchise's uncertain future, the finale emphasizes that the art of Power Rangers will never die.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1!After spending eight years in the pages of Boom! Studios comic books, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers franchise comes to an end. This was an ending that readers had been dreading since an initial announcement back in April. Then again, given the trajectory of the franchise before that, maybe it's another ending the community had been dreading for even longer.

For a franchise that's featured endings left and right throughout its history, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1 by Melissa Flores, Simona Di Gianfelice, Ral Angulo, Jose Enrique Fernandez, and Ed Dukeshire...

The all-star creative team for Boom! Studios' upcoming Power Rangers anthology comic features iconic Ranger actors telling new stories about beloved their characters. Across the Morphin Grid #1 will showcase multiple stories from past Rangers, offering unique perspectives and new character insights from the people behind the masks. The collaboration between actors and artists, under the auspices of publisher Boom! Studios, to put together Across the Morphin Grid, highlights the tight-knit Power Rangers community and legacy of the franchise in popular culture, which has only continue to evolve in the comic book medium.

The Power Rangers franchise is known for its epic team-ups, both on screen and on the page and now publisher Boom! Studios has put together an all-star creative team for the upcoming Across the Morphin' Grid anthology comic, which will feature stories written by iconic Ranger actors, starring their characters.

Screen Rant is thrilled to share the exclusive...

Get your hands on exclusive variant covers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #122 at San Diego Comic-Con. Limited edition Goi Montes art covers will be available for purchase at Boom! Studios booth #2229 from July 24-28. Amy Jo Johnson, the original Pink Power Ranger, will be offering weekend signings at Sdcc for fans of the series.

As Boom! Studios prepares to end its mainline Power Rangers series, the publisher is making sure its readers are well-fed with content before then. Fans were quick to mourn last April when it was first announced that Boom! was ready to conclude Mighty Morphin Power Rangers once its year-long "Darkest Hour" storyline was over.

First, though, Boom! Studios has unveiled four limited edition variant covers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #122, all of which are penned by Goi Montes, seen directly below. Each of Montes' art covers will be available for attendees to purchase at this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

Trini's legacy as the original Yellow Ranger is tarnished by Rita Repulsa's daughter becoming the new Yellow Ranger. Selena Repulsa steals morphers and Trini's legacy to resurrect her evil parents, using Trini's powers for malevolent purposes. Selena's twisted version of the Yellow Ranger suit symbolizes her evil intentions, contrasting with Trini's heroic legacy.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #4!The newest member of the Power Rangers is the last person that original Yellow Ranger Trini Kwan would have wanted to wear her suit. Trini's legacy on the original show places her among the most beloved Rangers in the franchise's history, and considering her promotion to Red Ranger status in the Boom! Studios universe, she's proven herself as one of the best.

Unfortunately, the daughter of Rita Repulsa looks to sully Trini's legacy by becoming the new Yellow Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #4 by Amy Jo Johnson,...

At the conclusion of Power Rangers: The Return, the original Rangers' Command Center falls into the wrong hands Rita Repulsa's daughter takes over, hinting at future revenge plots against the Power Rangers. Selena Repulsa's plan to revive her mother is thwarted, leading her to turn the Command Center into a lair for evil in a final act of revenge against Zordon, as she plans her next strike against the newly-reformed Rangers. With access to the Rangers' old home, Selena remains an active threat, setting the stage for potentially darker stories to come.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #4!The home base of Zordon and the Power Rangers has fallen into the wrong hands. From the very beginning of Power Rangers lore, the Command Center has served as a sanctuary for the teenagers with attitude and their mentor. Since Zordon first recruited the Rangers by summoning them to the Command Center,...

Power Rangers never gets enough credit for having some of the most bizarre action scenes ever put to the screen. From Rangers getting baked into giant pizzas to a prison fight over jello, Marvel and DC wish they had superhero action as wild as this. It isn’t just the footage adapted from the Japanese series Super Sentai that stands out but the American shot action as well. They were not about to be shown up by the Japanese multi-colored spandex fights.

The episode “High Five,” the second aired episode of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has the unmorphed Rangers fighting the evil Putty Patrol in a mountainous area. Jason (Austin St. John), Zack (Walter Jones), and Kimberly (Amy Jo Johnson) have to take on five Putties that have surrounded them. Now, what do you think would be the best option here?

1: Just morph and shoot them with your Blade Blaster.

The new Power Rangers show at Netflix has been canceled, disappointing fans of the long-running series. Development of a new Power Rangers universe is underway under Hasbro, focusing on multiple projects. Original cast members have spoken out about contract disputes and unfair treatment during their time on the show.

Sadly, it is not Morphin' Time. The new Power Rangers show is no longer happening at Netflix, it has been revealed. In news that is sure to disappoint fans of the long-running martial arts superhero series, TV Line has said that sources have revealed the show is not moving forward, with Power Rangers owner Hasbro Entertainment now looking for a new partner with which to develop the project.

Netflixs Power Rangers series has been in development for a few years now, and counts Daisy & the Six and Jessica Jones producer and Supernatural writer Jenny Klein as showrunner, who has developed the...

A potential Power Ragners show has been cancelled after 2 years in development at Netflix, leaving plans for a reboot in limbo. Hasbro now seeks a new creative partner for the Power Rangers franchise. The reasons for the show's sudden cancellation have not been revealed.

A new Power Rangers Netflix show has reportedly been canceled after two years in development. Debuting in 1993 as the TV show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise has grown to become one of the most beloved and successful in popular culture, consisting of 30 seasons of television across 22 themed shows, three theatrical movies, and a television special. The 30th and most recent season, 2023's Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, was intended to be the last within the established canon, with a reboot season planned for a 2025 release.

However, it seems this will no longer be the case, as the newest Power Rangers series, which was in development with Netflix,...

Tommy Oliver returns from the dead in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #4, in his younger body. The resurrection of Tommy Oliver serves as a perfect tribute to the character and actor Jason David Frank. This unexpected return offers closure for fans and brings a happy ending to the iconic Power Ranger character.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #4!Tommy Oliver and Jason David Frank are both synonymous with the Power Rangers franchise, and both receive the ultimate tribute in the comics. On behalf of the creative team of the new Return miniseries, Amy Jo Johnson promised that the original Power Rangers actors' influence on the comic would also offer "closure" in paying homage to those the community has lost, like Frank.

Closure arrives in the unexpected resurrection of Tommy Oliver from the dead in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #4 by Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hotson,...

Finster, Rita Repulsa's monster maker from the original Power Rangers TV show, finally becomes a monster himself to fight the Rangers in a significant battle in Amy Jo Johnson's The Return comic series. Using his clay, Finster morphs into a hulking beast with five arms, showcasing a creative and unexpected transformation in the comic series, which has proven to be a highly engaging sequel to the '90s show. Power Rangers: The Return creatively humanizes Finster, portraying his motivations and backstory in a relatable way for readers, making him more than just a henchman.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #4!After 30 years, the Power Rangers finally get to battle an enemy they least expected. The original Mighty Morphin team would face off against a unique monster every week, and sometimes, they would find themselves fighting off recurring antagonists on the battlefield. Even Lord Zedd would get...

A mysterious female White Ranger appears in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #4, leaving fans eagerly awaiting to learn her identity in a sequel series. The alternate Power Rangers timeline of The Return led to some unexpected twists none more shocking than the cliffhanger reveal of the nw White Ranger. The identity of the new White Ranger remains a unknown, with speculation ranging from familiar faces to entirely new characters, adding to the suspense.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #4!

Power Rangers has introduced a mysterious new White Ranger, leading to a frenzy of fan speculation about who might have taken the mantle most traditionally associated with Tommy Oliver. The miniseries Power Rangers: The Return ended on the cliffhanger reveal of a female White Ranger, meaning fans will have to wait for a sequel if there is one to find out who is wearing the uniform.

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In our multimedia-filled landscape, long-running franchises dominate. Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, and many more started small without world conquering ambitions. Nowadays though, if every entry in your franchise doesn’t make more than the last one and you aren’t cracking a billion dollars at the box office? Your franchise is a colossal failure. Thus, each new entry in a franchise is handled with extreme oversight and planning, most of which consists of “how can we scientifically engineer this to make as much money as possible for our CEO?”

Power Rangers is in that same wheelhouse as a franchise with 30 seasons of television, three feature films, and endless spinoff material. Fans currently wait on baited breath for a new Netflix Power Rangers series that’s in the works. No doubt one of the reasons for the long process between the announcement of that series (back in 2020) and its ongoing...

Power Rangers (2017) was a great reboot of Mighty Morphin with missed potential for a sequel. The film set up the Green Ranger story for a sequel that never happened. Power Rangers (2017) had the potential for a cinematic universe but failed to kick-start a franchise despite its quality.

It has been seven years since Power Rangers (2017) hit theaters, and I still cannot believe we are not getting a sequel. From a financial standpoint, it is not surprising that Power Rangers 2 never happened. The 2017 reboot grossed only $143 million on a $120 million budget (via The Numbers), making a sequel very unlikely. Still, considering how well the film was received among long-time Power Rangers fans and new audiences, Power Rangers 2 could have worked. Having watched all Power Rangers movies and TV shows countless times, the 2017 film is among my favorite entries in the franchise.

Similar to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie,...

The original Power Rangers movie is not canon, only Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie fits in the main chronology. The Power Rangers movie suits had armored designs, making them more realistic and advanced compared to the show's classic spandex. The 1995 Power Rangers movie is a standalone, nostalgic experience.

Rewatching Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) almost 30 years later can be very nostalgic, but it also reveals some harsh truths about the first Power Rangers film. There have been only three theatrical Power Rangers movies since the inception of the franchise in 1993, with only one of them being canon to the main Power Rangers chronology. As a Super Sentai adaptation, the focus of the Power Rangers franchise had always been on the small screen. Still, the release of the Mighty Morphin movie in 1995 was a huge event.

The Power Rangers movie was not a box office hit, yet it found...

Power Rangers actors like Amy Jo Johnson and Johnny Yong Bosch found success in various roles post-Rangers, showcasing their range and talent. Shows like One Tree Hill and The Rookie have featured former Rangers actors, allowing them to showcase their acting skills in diverse roles. The impact of Power Rangers on generations of fans remains strong, even as actors pass on their suits to new stars in the beloved franchise.

Due to the popularity of the Power Rangers, many of the actors who have adopted the famous roles are most known for their Ranger characters despite starring in other memorable movies and TV shows. Since its start in the early 90s, the Power Rangers series has blossomed into a beloved franchise. As the franchise progressed, additional characters and creative settings were introduced to add an entertaining twist to the group of Rangers and continuously bring in new audiences who'd become invested in their adventures.

Rita Repulsa despises all Power Rangers, but the original Pink Ranger, Kimberly Ann Hart, is her most hated rival. Kimberly's actions in the comics have a lasting impact, forcing Rita to send herself into the Morphin Grid for survival. Unlike other Power Rangers, Kimberly's actions create a monumental shift in her universe, leading to new evil challenges.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return!One piece of cosplay cover art subtly reveals which of the Power Rangers is Rita Repulsa's worst enemy. Truthfully, Rita Repulsa carries scorn for every single one of the Mighty Morphin crew. Those meddlesome teenagers with attitude would foil her plans for world domination every single week, so she naturally has contempt for all of them. However, one Ranger is especially a burr in her saddle.

Miguel Mercado's variant cover art for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #4 by Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hoston,...

Finster's resilience outshines even Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd's recurring villain roles in the Power Rangers franchise. Crafty survival skills or cowardice? Finster's quick thinking saves him amid chaos. Finster shines as a character with main villain potential in Boom! Studios comics, proving his worth in various Power Rangers universes.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #3!Many supervillains have come and gone from the Power Rangers franchise, but few would expect Finster to be the one destined to outlive even the most recurring of Ranger enemies. Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd were two of the earliest main antagonists of the series. Today, they continue to leave their impact. Zedd was the main villain in the latest Rangers season, Cosmic Fury, while Repulsa resurfaced as Robo-Rita in the Once & Always anniversary event.

Yet, while Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd are destined to perish and return over and over again,...

In Power Rangers The Return, it is revealed that Zordon finally got his revenge on Rita Repulsa, trapping her in the Morphin Grid as the last step in their centuries-long rivalry even if it came after his death at her hands. The Return centers on the emergence of Rita's daughter Selena, revealing Rita's essence remains trapped in the Morphin Grid where Zordon left her, as she plans to liberate her mother once more. The ongoing feud between Zordon and Rita continued even after Zordon's death, as its lasting effects have proved to be essential to the plot of The Return.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #3!In the latest Power Rangers miniseries, Rita Repulsa finally pays for what she did to the team's mentor. Zordon is a floating head in a tube is because Rita trapped him in a time warp thousands of years before the start of the series.

In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #3, Olivia Hart the daughter of original Power Rangers power couple Tommy and Kimberly finally fulfills her father's dying wish by becoming the Green Ranger. The Return #3 explains how Olivia got Tommy's Dragon Coin and establishes her as the new wielder of the Green Ranger's powers, setting her up for a dramatic confrontation with Selena Repulsa, daughter of original Rangers villain Rita, in the miniseries' final issue. Tommy's dying wish to give his powers to the next generation serves as a tribute to late actor Jason David Frank, honoring his passion for Power Rangers and helping the fan base to process the trauma of his loss.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #3

The daughter of Tommy Olilver finally fulfills his prophecy, by joining the Power Rangers. In anticipation of the release of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return, it was teased...

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return's new villain, Selena Repulsa, poses a bigger threat to the Power Rangers than her iconic parents ever did. The daughter of Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd, Selena's well-thought-out plan to bring her mother back shows her strategic side, but she still overlooks crucial details. The introduction of a new Green Ranger could test Selena's power, but a victory for Selena could potentially destroy the Power Rangers' legacy.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #3!Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd continue to haunt the Power Rangers from beyond the grave in the form of their long-lost daughter. An argument can be made that Rita Repulsa remains the most iconic villain in the Power Rangers' rogues' gallery. Years after debuting as their first main antagonist, she continues to terrorize the Rangers, including in her recent Robo-Rita upgrade from the Once & Always Netflix special.

Ivan Ooze only appeared in the 1995 movie, not in the TV show or comics. Ivan Ooze's design and humor perfectly suited the Power Rangers universe. Power Rangers: The Movie remains a standalone classic, non-canon but nostalgic.

One of the most iconic Power Rangers villains of all time never actually appeared on the TV show and has only one appearance in the franchise. More than 30 years after the premiere of Mighty Morphin, the Power Rangers universe has seen countless villains between major antagonists and monsters-of-the-week. Most of them originated from Super Sentai shows, but characters like Lord Zedd or Astronema were created for Power Rangers. Even though Power Rangers continues to release new series and comic book runs, the nostalgia over the original show has shaped the franchise for years.

This is why it is quite common for Mighty Morphin characters to return in other Power Rangers projects. For example, Netflixs...

In Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Return the miniseries sequel to the original TV series, co-written by original Pink Ranger actress Amy Jo Johnson the Rangers' failure to keep their identities secret leads them straight into a dangerous encounter with Rita Repulsa's daughter Selena. Negligence in preserving their hidden identities puts the ex-Rangers in serious jeopardy, something that one of Zordon's core rules from the very first episode of the '90s TV series was intended to prevent. Zordon's crucial rule of keeping identities secret remains vital, as made clear by how easily Selena Repulsa was able to track down the adult former Rangers still using their morphers in The Return.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #3!Zordon's greatest fears have come true, as result of the Power Rangers ignoring his most important rule. Long-time fans, who remember the pilot episode of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,...

In the world of television, a “pilot” episode is the one chance you have to make or break your show getting to air. If it doesn’t make the cut, it’s consigned to the film vault of history, never to be seen. It’s extremely unheard of for a franchise to get two pilots. Star Trek: The Original Series being one of those rare second chances.

Bafflingly it’s been assumed for years that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers had three pilots. As Tony Oliver, co-writer and developer of the Power Rangers pilot, first revealed at Power Morphicon in 2007, “the pilot episode, which turned into the first episode [“Day of the Dumpster”], they actually did three times.”

That means they shot three separate pilot episodes, right? Well, yes, but also no. It’s very complicated so we did the biggest deep dive research on the Power Rangers pilot ever. What we uncovered changes everything...

Villains can finally attack Power Rangers mid-morph in the alternate universe in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #2. This groundbreaking moment opens the possibility for this element to be introduced into the official Power Rangers canon in the future. The franchise continues to evolve after 30 years, offering fans new twists and turns in the ongoing Power Rangers saga.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #2!An age-old debate within the Power Rangers fan community has finally been answered. One question has frequently been on audiences' minds for more than 30 years: Why don't the villains attack the Rangers while they're morphing? The answer is more complicated than fans think, but ultimately, it's been assumed that the reason is that the longer morphing sequences are just a visual representation for the audience, while happening more instantaneously in real-time.

Alternatively, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #2 reveals how it can be...

For 30 years, the Power Rangers franchise brought fun, light-hearted stories about colorful superheroes fighting rubber-suited monsters. However, throughout the franchise's history, there have been a handful of touching, tragic, and sad moments.

The Power Rangers franchise was always intended for younger audiences, but the first few seasons grew with their audience, delivering much more interesting, dark, and tragic moments as the show went on. While the franchise has gone through several shake-ups and rebrands in its 30-year run, there was always an effort to include heartbreaking and sad storylines underneath the usual fun, colorful action adventure. Some of these sad moments stood out as especially touching and heartbreaking for viewers.

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Tommy Oliver was probably the most popular character in the early Power Rangers seasons. In Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers,...

Tommy Oliver sacrifices himself to eradicate evil in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #2, leaving a lasting impact on readers. The issue serves as a heartfelt tribute to both Tommy Oliver and the late actor Jason David Frank. This comic provides closure for fans and characters, showing the legacy of Tommy and Jdf lives on.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #2!The latest love letter to the Power Rangers franchise offers a heartfelt tribute to both origianl Green Ranger Tommy Oliver and the actor who played him. Months before the 30th anniversary of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, actor Jason David Frank passed away. In writing The Return, Amy Jo Johnson promised that the series would take time to pay tribute to Frank in a way that helps the fans heal from these recent tragedies.

The healing begins in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #2, where Tommy Oliver...

Power Rangers break a franchise first by having Kimberly end Rita Repulsa's life in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #2. Killing humans is a different line for Power Rangers, who have a no-kill rule, shown through Kimberly's shock at her actions. The issue implies Power Rangers have rules against killing people, making Kimberly the first to break the no-kill rule.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #2!An unexpected franchise first occurs when one of the Power Rangers claims another person's life. The team finds themselves destroying monsters all the time on a weekly basis, to the point that monsters are treated with the same disregard as one takes when they swat away a fly or a bug. Destroying the life of a person, though, comes with a different line that the Rangers have never crossed.

That all changes when the original Pink Ranger, Kimberly Hart, ends the...

Billy Cranston creates his own version of Zordon's Z-Wave in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #2 to eradicate evil energy. The Benevolator allows the Power Rangers to defeat Rita Repulsa by tapping into the Morphin Grid's energy. Billy's genius surpasses even Zordon, making him a contender for the title of Ultimate Power Ranger in the series.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #2!The original Blue Ranger and tech guru of the Power Rangers has created the ultimate weapon to eradicate evil. Fans will recall that the Zordon Era of the show ends when the titular space wizard sacrifices himself to create the famous Z-Wave that wipes evil energy from the galaxy completely. Its impact lasts several years, most recently being a pivotal plot point for the finale of Cosmic Fury.

Billy Cranston is able to produce his own Z-Wave by means of a detonating device called The...

Amy Jo Johnson criticized Austin St. John's plan to sell Hitler quote t-shirts on a podcast appearance. Johnson suggested that "some people should have publicists" in response to St. John's controversial line. St. John defended his decision to sell merchandise with quotes from historical "warriors" like Hitler.

They may have fought the forces of evil together on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, but the Pink Ranger's Amy Jo Johnson and the Red Ranger's Austin St. John couldn't be more divided regarding the latter's decision to begin selling T-shirts featuring quotes from Adolf Hitler.

Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers ActionAdventurechildren Release DateAugust 28, 1993CastJosephine DavisonMain GenreActionSeasons27

During an appearance on the Toon'd In podcast, the former Red Ranger revealed that he had plans to start a clothing line and sell t-shirts with quotes from Adolf Hitler and other 'warriors' on all sides of history. At one point, St. John even said, "Hitler was a demon on steroids,...