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Tony Oliver, head writer of the good old Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, is admitting that it was a mistake to cast a Black actor as the Black Ranger(Walter Emanuel Jones) and Thuy Trang, an Asian actor, as the Yellow Ranger. The news comes after the investigation documentary Hollywood Demons’ April 7, 2025, episode doubled down on the superhero crime-fighting series.

The episode “Dark Side of the Power Rangers” zeroed in on key details that while MightyMorphin Power Rangers debuted on Fox Kids in August 1993 and went on to become a cultural phenomenon during the next three years, it was only after two seasons that an assistant highlighted that matching actors’ ethnicities to their ranger colors perpetuated stereotypes. According to series co-creator Shuki Levy in a 2013 interview with Complex and reiterated in the latest episode of Hollywood Demons by Oliver, the issue wasn’t intentional, and it happened simply because they were...

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One aspect of the Power Rangers franchise that has kept fans invested for many years is the emphasis on legacy. From Mighty Morphin’, the series has followed a mostly singular timeline, with each series taking place in the same continuity as the previous. With this lengthy history, there is always the possibility of past Rangers coming back, whether in team-up episodes, or in anniversary specials.

With the release of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always in 2023, fans have gotten to see a past Ranger team return for an all-new adventure. With the success of Once & Always among the fandom, many have begun wondering what other entries in the...

Austin St. John, Walter Emanuel Jones, and Thuy Trang left Power Rangers midway through season 2, and the franchise would have been drastically different had the original Red, Black, and Yellow Rangers remained on the team. With three cast members set to exit the series after not getting their contracts renewed, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers essentially had two options. Either Jason, Zack, and Trini were going to be recast, or the show would have to introduce three new characters. Power Rangers went with the latter and introduced Rocky (Steve Cardenas), Aisha (Karan Ashley), and Adam (Johnny Yong Bosch).

The Power Rangers franchise would never be the same again after the exits of the original Red, Yellow, and Black Rangers for several reasons. Firstly, the arrival of three new characters set a precedent for “replacement Rangers,” a tradition that would be carried over through the rest of the show. Power Rangers would...

Nearly every leader and main character in Power Rangers is a Red Ranger. From Jason Lee Scott to Amelia Jones, these Rangers serve as the faces of their respective seasons and are typically the most popular members of their teams. However, for a variety of reasons, not every Ranger to ever wear Red is always given their due.

Everyone loves a Red Ranger, but some of Power Rangers' most famous heroes remain underrated. In some cases, this is because they weren't actually their season's protagonist or the leader of their team. Other times, Red Rangers get overlooked because of the season they come from. And, in some cases, a Red Ranger can be a leader, a main character, and from a popular season but still be unfairly maligned by fans who don't understand them.

Rocky Had Redeeming Traits Even Before Zeo

The second Red Ranger ever, Rocky DeSantos, never had...

Power Rangers fans have a lot to look forward to, given the amount of franchise content hitting several platforms next month. One such piece of content is the highly underrated 2017 Saban's Power Rangers Lionsgate movie, which hits Peacock on December 6.

Power Rangers, which franchise creator Haim Saban returned to produce, follows a group of teenagers who gain newfound powers they must use to protect Earth from an ancient reawakened threat. The Saban's Power Rangers reboot, which was the third franchise film installment, loosely adapted the pilot episode of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series "Day of the Dumpster." The movie stars Dacre Montgomery as Jason Scott/The Red Ranger, Rj Cyler as Billy Cranston/The Blue Ranger, Naomi Scott as Kimberly Hart/The Pink Ranger, Becky G as Trini Kwan/The Yellow Ranger, and Ludi Lin as Zack Taylor/The Black Ranger. Bryan Cranston plays Zordon, while Elizabeth Banks portrays the team's nemesis,...

Johnny Yong Boschs Adam Park had the difficult mission to replace Walter Emanuel Jones Zack Taylor in Power Rangers, but the second Black Ranger ended up becoming an iconic character himself. While the first Power Rangers team changed midway through season 2 following the exits of three cast members, the original Red, Yellow, and Black Rangers had all become fan favorites by that point. This is why replacing Jason, Trini, and Zack with new characters was risky.

Still, introducing three new Power Rangers characters was arguably a much better approach than recasting Jason, Zack, and Trini. The Stone Canyon trio Rocky, Aisha, and Adam were introduced in The Ninja Encounter, during which they proved their strength and loyalty. In the following episode, The Power Transfer, those three were chosen by Zordon to become the new Red, Yellow, and Black Rangers. Of those three, the one who carved the biggest legacy in Power Rangers was Adam.

Two iconic series from the beloved Power Rangers franchise will be streaming on Tubi starting this December. The franchise's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Power Rangers Turbo will be available for streaming for free on Tubi beginning December 1.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is the first entry in the Power Rangers franchise, launching the franchise into cultural prominence after its debut in 1993. The series introduced viewers to the original team of Rangers as they fought to protect Earth from the iconic villains Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ran for three seasons from 1993-1995, quickly becoming a pop culture phenomenon that spawned a line of toys and action figures. The global storyline of the series would continue in further entries of the franchise, including Power Rangers Turbo, which will also be available on Tubi.

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Nearly every hero in Power Rangers is a skilled martial artist. As the only people capable of fending off the countless evil forces that inhabit their multiverse, being able to fight is a mandatory skill. And while no team of Rangers is without talent, the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are among the most disciplined and the best trained.

All 10 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers rank among the best fighters in the series. Some have studied martial arts for their entire lives, while others translate their backgrounds as dancers, divers, or gymnasts into combat. Those who remained Rangers the longest also grew exponentially through their continued experience battling against Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd.

Kat's Background is as a Ballerina and Diver

Katherine Hillard replaces Kimberly as the Pink Ranger mid-way through Season 3, making her the last character to join the Mighty Morphin team. Upon doing so, she's forced to primarily rely on her Ranger powers,...

The Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger is one of the most iconic Power Rangers images. When most fans picture it, they think about the original Red Ranger, Jason Lee Scott. Through no fault of his own, Jason's successor, Rocky DeSantos, is far less remembered.

Rocky DeSantos, the second Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger, never left as much of an impact as his predecessor. Stuck in the background behind Tommy Oliver throughout Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, rather than being the star as Jason had been, Rocky received little focus and never developed as a character. And just when Rocky started to become more interesting in Power Rangers Zeo, his time in the series came to an end.

Rocky DeSantos Had Big Boots to Fill as the Red Mighty Morphin Ranger Rocky DeSantos Replaced Jason Lee Scott as the Red Ranger

At the beginning of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Jason Lee Scott,...

Subscribers looking for films that will entertain every age range, the best family movies on Netflix ensure that every member of the household will have a great time on movie night. When it comes to streaming, Netflix is still one of the most popular platforms on the market especially when it comes to families and subscribers with young children thanks to the range of animated and family-friendly movies on offer. The vast array of original content and licensed properties means the best family movies on Netflix cater to almost every taste, with plenty of genres represented.

It is not surprising that Netflix is home to many incredible family films, and the issue many subscribers have is often an overabundance of choice. Some are original content, while others are classic and timeless family movies Netflix has acquired the license for. Whether it's licensed content or original films, there are plenty of...

The Power Rangers timeline isn't always clear and straightforward. While most seasons are set in the years in which they air, others are set in the future or even parallel universes. Things can be even trickier to understand when there are specials and moves that exist outside the main television series but are still canon.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always has a confusing place in the franchise's timeline. A reunion special featuring many returning actors from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers; some have found it difficult to understand when it's set because of how it ties into Power Rangers Spd, Power Rangers Dino Fury, and Power Rangers Cosmic Fury. Executive Producer Simon Bennett has confirmed when Once & Always is set, but it's also possible to understand simply by paying close attention.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always is a Wonderful Tribute to the Most Classic Era of the...

A new Power Rangers comic fixes a 27-year-old mistake by focusing on the franchise's third Yellow Ranger, Tanya. Tanya never appeared in Power Rangers again after Turbo. Most Zeo Rangers eventually returned to the franchise, with Tanya being the only exception.

An upcoming Power Rangers comic book centered on the franchises third Yellow Ranger is fixing a 27-year-old mistake about the TV show that always bothered me. While most Power Rangers comics take place in their own continuity and do not interest much with the main Power Rangers chronology, they are a great opportunity to revisit the TV show through different lenses. Many of the Power Rangers comics follow the Mighty Morphin characters, but they have incorporated names from other seasons through multiverse, time travel, or standalone stories.

As much as I enjoyed the recent Power Rangers seasons, some of my favorite stories in recent years have come from the comics.

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.

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Power Rangers is a hilarious series. For older fans, elements like the campiness and the common sub-par acting and special effects lead to unintentional laughs. The franchise also strives for laughs intentionally, typically including dedicated comic relief side characters, as well as a Ranger whose main role in the team dynamic is to be the funny one.

Every season of Power Rangers features a 'clown' on the team, but some are funnier than others. Some of the funniest Rangers in the franchise are also the dumbest members of their teams, with their lack of brains played for laughs, while others possess more unique quirks. How funny a Ranger is comes down to both the writing of their character and the quality of their actor's performance.

Waldo "Dustin" Brooks is the Dumbest Among a Team of Children

Dustin Brooks is the Yellow Ranger in Power Rangers Ninja Storm. Dustin Brooks was played by Glenn McMillan.

Following rumors over the weekend, TV Line has confirmed that Hasbro's Power Rangers cinematic universe, which was expected to include both an original television show and new films, that had been in development at Netflix for the past two years is no longer moving forward at the streamer.

X user @Jinsakuu was the first to break the story, before the trade was able to obtain confirmation. In their initial tweet, the online scooper explained, "Due to the lack of staff and all the departments and responsibilities Hasbro had to take on. They’re lisencing Power Rangers Toys and Media off to other companies. As we seen with playmates who now own full control of the toys they’re doing the same with the show rights. Also they’re trying to be as hands off as possible and still own the franchises revenues. So good news maybe ??"

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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,...

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...

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...

Once & Always rectified Rocky's underappreciated role as the Red Ranger in Mmpr history. The special reunited original cast members from all seasons of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Rocky never got to shine as the Red Ranger in Mmpr, although he continued on the show in Zeo and returned in other crossovers.

Power Rangers: Once & Always, the Netflix special that reunited some of the original Power Rangers, brought justice to the franchises most underrated Red Ranger. Set 30 years after the events of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Once & Always was a slightly more mature take on the original series and celebrated the sagas original heroes. Once & Always story was dedicated to Thuy Trang, with the special also including a homage to Jason David Frank. Despite the bittersweetness of the reunion, Once & Always was a nostalgic and emotional Power Rangers special.

David Yosts Billy Cranston and Walter Emanuel Jones Zack Taylor were...

Original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Austin St. John and Walter Emanuel Jones open up about leaving the series.

In a clip posted to Instagram taken from a recent Fanward discussion with the pair, St. John and Jones, the original Red and Black Rangers, discuss the turmoil surrounding their departures from the original television series. St. John notes the impetus for the discussion, saying, "We realized that while each of us has talked about why we left the show, we had never really done it in depth, and not together."

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In the clip, St. John states that the original cast had "agreed that we were...

The Power Rangers Turbo series introduced a storyline called The Millennium Message, but it was never followed up on due to changes in the writing staff. The Millennium Message would have revealed a force that could stop the villains, but the audience never got to see who it was. Instead of continuing The Millennium Message plotline, Power Rangers Turbo focused on passing down the titles and powers to a new generation of Rangers.

Despite the fact that the Power Rangers franchise hinted at a major storyline for the crime-fighting teenagers in Power Rangers Turbo, the Millennium Message plot never actually happened, and only for one small, subtle reason. Power Rangers Turbo is a 1997 Power Rangers series that lasted one season and is the fifth installment in the Power Rangers franchise. Despite being a continuation of the franchise, Power Rangers Turbo saw a whole horde of changes, most importantly in relation to the cast.

The 1995 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie was not part of the official Power Rangers timeline, but it remains a popular and memorable part of the franchise's nostalgia. Jason David Frank, the late actor who played Tommy Oliver, made multiple appearances as many different Ranger colors in various Power Rangers shows and movies. Other cast members, such as Amy Jo Johnson, David Yost, Karan Ashley, Johnny Yong Bosch, Steve Cardenas, Paul Schrier, and Jason Narvy, also had significant roles and continued to be involved in the Power Rangers universe.

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie cast helped bring Power Rangers to the big screen for the very first time in 1995, and while most of the actors continued to be part of the franchise, others never reprised their roles. After Mighty Morphin Power Rangers quickly became a pop culture phenomenon, it was easy to predict that a theatrical film centered...

The San Diego Comic-Con panel for Jason David Frank's final project, Legend of the White Dragon, turned into an emotional memorial for the late actor. Jenna Frank, Jason's daughter and co-star, described the experience as bitter and sweet but also felt the support of fans as being like family. Jenna acknowledged the impact her father had on people and felt proud of him. She described him as her best friend and hero, and their relationship was filled with laughter and goofiness. Seeing him in his role onscreen felt raw and authentic to her. The memorial was an emotional experience that hit Jenna in her soul. She cherished the moments of working together with her dad and recognized the genuine connection they shared. Despite the challenges of fame, she surrounded herself with good people who provided support.

Power Rangers actor Jason David Frank gets an emotional memorial at San Diego Comic-Con.

In Power Rangers' extensive back catalog, a certain Power Rangers team member comes out on top for appearing in the most episodes. The early '90s saw the start of the iconic franchise, bringing the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers to screens, and from then on the influence of the Power Rangers has stretched across decades and generations with various titles depicting the team of heroes. More than 20 series later, Power Rangers maintains a cult following with a prized franchise formula that follows a group of youths able to morph into the titular Power Rangers, harness special super abilities, and operate tremendous assault machines to ward off episodic antagonists.

The classic conventions of the franchise have kept it in popular demand for over three decades, while updates in the Power Rangers, like revamps of the Ranger's powers and weapons, keep the pop culture entity fresh. Yet, the series is also deeply rooted in nostalgia,...

While the Power Rangers are known for their flashy and effective martial arts skills, some Power Rangers actors were trained martial artists long before earning their roles. These actors not only played a Power Ranger at some point in time, but also became proficient in some form of martial arts before stepping into the franchise. In this way, they are martial artists both on-screen and beyond it as well.

The Power Rangers franchise first began in 1993 with the premiere of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The series revolves around a group of powerful teenagers who are taken in and mentored by the wizard Zordon. Through training and the use of assault machines called Zords, the teens are able to morph into the Power Rangers. Their main enemy was Rita Repulsa. Since then, the Power Rangers have appeared in various additional television series and feature films that are still being created today.

In a recent interview, two Mighty Morphin Power Rangers actors discussed their involvement with the Netflix special Once & Always and their dedication to getting things right. Once & Always served as a celebration of the franchise's 30th anniversary, and dealt with the loss of a Power Ranger and introduction of a new team member. A large amount of cast members from the original series returned in the special to reprise their roles and help with its production, including Walter Emanuel Jones, David Yost, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Johnny Yong Bosch, Karan Ashley, Amy Jo Johnson, and Austin St. John.

Screen Rant recently talked with stars David Yost & Walter Emanuel Jones about Once & Always. During the discussion, the two spoke about the legacy of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, reprising their roles, and helping on the creative side of things to ensure the special lived up to fan expectations. Check out the full...

An interview with two Mighty Morphin Power Rangers actors has revealed that the pair think their characters have more stories to tell. The iconic superhero series recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a Netflix special, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, which centers around the tragic loss of one Power Ranger and the subsequent addition of a new one to the group. Walter Emanuel Jones, David Yost, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Johnny Yong Bosch, Karan Ashley, Amy Jo Johnson, and Austin St. John all returned to reprise their roles in the recent film.

Screen Rant recently sat down with David Yost and Walter Emanuel Jones to talk Once & Always. In the interview, the two discussed the storied history of the series, the legacy of their cast members, and what the future holds for Billy and Zack. Check out the full quote below:

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With its cast of familiar faces already back at the forefront, star David Yost reveals how he helped bring back one original writer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. The Netflix special acted as a continuation of the fan-favorite TV show, with the Rangers having to reunite when Rita Repulsa is resurrected in robotic form and takes down one of their own. Featuring the returns of Yost, Walter Emanuel Jones, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Jonny Yong Bosch and Karan Ashley, among others, the special has scored strong reviews from critics and audiences alike.

In honor of the special's recent release on Netflix, Screen Rant spoke exclusively with David Yost to discuss Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. The franchise star was asked about the return of Jackie Marchand, an original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers show writer and story editor, as a story consultant, reealing that while the two didn't interact during production,...

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, one of the original Rangers is killed protecting one of their teammates from their arch nemesis, robo-Rita Repulsa. After the tragic loss, a new Power Ranger steps up to take their place and continue the legacy. The Power Rangers, old and new, band together to defeat robo-Rita Repulsa thwarting her plans and avenging their fallen teammate.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always is directed by Charlie Haskell with a screenplay by Becca Barnes and Alwyn Dale. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always brings the cast of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series back together with Walter Emanuel Jones, David Yost, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Johnny Yong Bosch, Karan Ashley, Amy Jo Johnson, and Austin St. John reprising their roles. Charlie Kersh also joins the cast as Minh Kwan,...

It’s morphin time again as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always cast is stacked with old favorites and some new actors in the roles of fresh and familiar characters. The Netflix Power Rangers special is tied to the 30th anniversary of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers franchise and reunites the original members of the team — and most of the original cast — after three decades.

As Netflix’s official synopsis states, “This 30th Anniversary Special is inspired by the legendary mantra from the franchise 'Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger,' meaning once you become part of the Ranger family, you are always welcome back.” While most of the original cast returned for the special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, even some cast members who weren't able to return saw their characters appear in the special.

Steve Cardenas As Rocky DeSantos / Red Ranger

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The original Green PowerRanger appears in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, raising the question of whether Jason David Frank filmed scenes for the reunion. Original Tommy Oliver actor Jason David Frank died in November 2022, leaving an enormous legacy within the Power Rangers franchise. It must be noted, though, that Once & Always was filmed before David Frank’s passing.

Power Rangers: Once & Always is the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ 30th-anniversary special, which sees the original heroes from the Mighty Morphin era reuniting to fight a robot version of Rita Repulsa (voiced by Barbara Goodson). The Power Rangers reunion addresses the original Yellow Ranger Trini’s (Thuy Trang) fate in the story, and introduces a new character – Mihn (Charlie Kersh), Trini’s daughter. Other returning Power Rangers characters include Mighty Morphin characters Rocky (Steve Cardenas), Kat (Catherine Sutherland), Aisha (Karan Ashley), and Adam (Johnny Yong Bosch).

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Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.

Robot Rita captured several Power Rangers Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. Though the Power Rangers reunion was designed to celebrate the Mighty Morphin era, Once & Always referenced multiple other Power Rangers shows. Between Mighty Morphin and Once & Always, Power Rangers saw dozens of series and hundreds of different Rangers.

As a Mighty Morphin reunion, Power Rangers: Once & Always rightfully avoided focusing on other Power Rangers teams. Still, the Power Rangers special managed to incorporate Power Rangers’ 30-year-old legacy by having Robot Rita capture multiple Rangers from other seasons. Here’s every Power Ranger captured by Robot Rita in Once & Always.

Jason (Mighty Morphin Red Ranger)

Jason, Power Rangers' original Red Ranger, was one of the first Power Rangers captured by Robot Rita Repulsa. Austin St. John, who played Jason in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,...

The Power Rangers anniversary special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always confirms what happened to Trini, the original Yellow Ranger. Thuy Trang, who played Trini in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, passed away in 2001 after a tragic car accident. As the first Mighty Morphin-related Power Rangers content for TV since the original show, Once & Always had the chance to pay homage to Trang and her iconic Power Rangers character.

One of the five teenagers with attitude picked by Zordon to become Power Rangers, Trini Kwan remained on the team until Mighty Morphin Power Rangers season 2’s “Power Transfer”. Trini, Zack, and Jason left the team for a peace conference following their respective actors’ exits from the series, an event that the Power Rangers comics would retcon decades later. Power Rangers had never revealed whether Trang’s character Trini had died in-universe, though an episode of Power Rangers Time Force that...

This weekend, Netflix will add a new Power Rangers movie, a thriller TV series, and a rom-com movie. Last weekend, Netflix welcomed season 2 of The CW’s All American: Homecoming, the true crime Australian series Exposed: The Ghost Train Fire, the horror thriller Lights Out, season 1 of Miriam Margolyes: Almost Australian, the sci-fi movie Time Trap, the comedy-drama The Best Man Holiday, the drama movie The Mustang, and the mystery thriller The Snowman, along with the documentary series American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, the crime comedy-drama TV series Florida Man, the drama miniseries Obsession, and Seven Kings Must Die, the movie sequel to the TV series The Last Kingdom.

This weekend, the streaming giant will bring season 6 of Better Call Saul, the Bollywood movie Ready, the drama movie Bangarang, the Nollywood movie The Wildflower, and the biopic Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody. As for original content, Netflix...

Could Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always receive a sequel? The direct-to-streaming Netflix movie reunites the titular team in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the first season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The Power Rangers franchise is an ongoing action series that follows a team of youths who can transform into armored, super-powered heroes. Each Power Ranger is identified by a specific color and in some seasons, a unique symbol. The Power Rangers each pilot Zords, smaller vehicles they pilot that can all combine to form a Megazord, a giant mech capable of taking on the kaiju-sized enemies they often face.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always uses original actors and characters from the early seasons of the show. For the first time, though, the franchise acknowledges the death of original Yellow Ranger actor Thuy Trang, who tragically died in a car accident. That adds an unusual...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.

Jason was not in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, which featured a different yet equally important Red Ranger. Once & Always brought together Rangers from all three Mighty Morphin Power Ranger seasons, some of which had never been in the same scene together. For example, Zack, the original Black Ranger, had never interacted with either the Stone Canyon trio or Kat in the Power Rangers TV canon.

Austin St. John did not participate in Power Rangers: Once & Always. Although the original Red Ranger technically appeared in Once & Always, Jason never removed his helmet. Once & Always wrote off Jason and other Power Rangers characters who did not return by having Robot Rita capture them. The Bandora Protocol was activated, and Rocky was called to join the fight.

Rocky Replaced Jason As The Red Ranger In Mighty Morphin Season 2

Rocky DeSantos,...

This post contains spoilers for "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always."

It should come as no surprise that "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always" is completely filled with nostalgia. Unlike most other anniversary specials for the beloved tokusatsu franchise, "Once & Always" does not feature several iterations of Power Rangers meeting, like "Forever Red" or "Once a Ranger." Instead, this is entirely focused on the first series in the franchise, the multi-season "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" and its two generations of Rangers.

The special focuses on the return of Rita Repulsa, who has got herself a new robot body and brings tragedy to the Rangers. When Repulsa's armies start attacking Rangers around the world, new heroes will rise and the Power Rangers will see their legacy and their abilities tested. "Once & Always" sees the return of Zack Taylor (Walter Jones) and Billy Cranston (David Yost) from the first team, as...

This Power Rangers: Once and Always review contains spoilers.

Power Rangers: Once and Always, with a brisk hour-long runtime, does the impossible for a nostalgia focused special. It isn’t concerned with playing solely to cheap memories and easy jokes for casual fans, and isn’t obsessed with deep fan lore, either. Its primary focus is instead on just being the next entry in these characters’ lives. It’s doing something new and not just playing the hits.

The special most closely follows Blue Ranger Billy (David Yost) and Black Ranger Zack (Walter Emanuel Jones). We check in on their lives and see them in new situations. After the death of Yellow Ranger Trini, Zack takes on guardianship of her daughter, Minh (Charlie Kersh). It’s a wonderful new side of Zack that still highlights the character’s familiar warmth and charm. His interactions with Minh are the best part of the special,...

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always is an action-adventure film directed by Charlie Haskell and starring Johnny Yong Bosch, Richard Steven Horvitz and David Yost.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always is a Powers Rangers special set in 2023.

It may seem that this is written by ChatGPT, but the fact is more than curious because, despite being filmed in 2023, it has been made following the television schemes of the 90s? for the delight of their fans…

And for the astonishment of the rest of the viewers, who may not be prepared for what they are about to watch, nor believe it after watching it.

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Power Rangers is a clear heir to the mythical Batman series of the 60s, the one with outfits taken from a costume store and kicks and punches “explained” with comic bubbles saying Boom! and Kapow! Well, this one is something of the sort,...

Former Power Rangers Zack Taylor (Walter Emanuel Jones) and Rocky DeSantos (Steve Cardenas) are back in action in a new clip. The Power Rangers YouTube channel has released a new clip from the upcoming 30th anniversary special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. In the clip, Zack and Rocky go up against Rita Repulsa's (Barbara Goodson) Putty Patrollers. The clip also features Minh (Charlie Kersh), the daughter of Trini Kwan/the original Yellow Ranger.

A new clip from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always pits the Rangers against Putties in an original series location. Originally airing on Fox in 1993, the superhero fighting action show re-purposed footage from the Japanese Super Sentai television series and inserted new scenes sporting new storylines featuring American actors. Releasing April 19, Netflix's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always commemorates the 30th anniversary of the original series' first season, touting a crossover unlike the franchise has ever seen.

IGN recently shared a new video from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always featuring original cast members Walter E. Jones and Steve Cardenas returning as the Zack, the first Black Ranger, and Rocky, the second Red Ranger, to take on a gang of Putties. Watch it below:

Set in the popular original series location Angel Grove Youth Center & Juice Bar, Zack and Rocky find the Putties ready to pounce...

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always movie, John Mulaney’s new stand-up special, the second season of Sweet Tooth and the final seasons of Better Call Saul, Working Moms and Firefly Lane are among the much-anticipated projects hitting Netflix this month.

The Power Rangers movie, streaming April 19, brings back series castmembers David Yost, Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Karan Ashley and Johnny Yong Bosch as they face off against the evil Rita Repulsa (Barbara Goodson) once more.

John Mulaney returns to Netflix for his latest stand-up special, Baby J, on April 25. Baby J, shot at Boston’s Symphony Hall, marks Mulaney’s third stand-up special at Netflix, which also streamed his variety special John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch in 2019. The special is also Mulaney’s first since his recent divorce, stint in rehab and welcoming a baby with Olivia Munn.

At the end of the month, Netflix...

Austin St. John, who played Jason in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, eventually exited the show and would only return to the franchise a few years later. Though there have been dozens of Red Rangers, it is difficult not to think of Jason when it comes to Power Rangers leaders. Despite being part of Zordon’s team for less than two seasons, Jason wrote his name in Power Rangers history as one of the most iconic Rangers that ever was.

Of the original Power Rangers who fought Rita Repulsa’s first monster in "Day of the Dumpster", only David Yost’s Billy was present in the final Mighty Morphin Power Rangers episode. After Jason’s exit from the team, it became common for the Power Rangers to rotate their roster, be it due to in-universe or behind-the-scenes reasons. For example, there were two Power Rangers’ Red Rangers during the Mighty Morphin era.

Spring is officially here and April is just around the corner and Netflix has you covered if you are in the need of something to stream in the first full month of the season. The hit series Sweet Tooth, based on the acclaimed comic series from DC's Vertigo label, is returning for its second season and the tear-jerker drama Firefly Lane will release its final episodes this month. The historical epic series The Last Kingdom will also be concluding in April with the movie finale Seven Kings Must Die. Speaking of finales, the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul will be available to stream on Netflix as well. As for new series, Netflix has teamed up with the indie titan A24 for the dark comedy series Beef starring Academy Award nominee Steven Yeun and Emmy Nominee Ali Wong. Also, look out for the limited series Florida Man starring...

Power Rangers star Amy Jo Johnson is speaking out about reports surrounding her absence from Netflix's Might Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.

When the anniversary project was announced, many of Johnson's former co-stars were confirmed to be on board.

The actress has taken issue with fans saying she didn't take part in the project due to monetary reasons.

"Please stop saying I didn't do reunion because of money. Simply not true," she wrote.

"Maybe I just didn't want to wear spandex in my fifties."

"Or I couldn't travel to New Zealand to film for a month. Or perhaps it's none of [your] beeswax."

The special was filmed before fellow co-star Jason David Frank's death.

Johnson shared that both actors declined the project for their "own reasons."

"[Jason David Frank] and I both chose not to for our own reasons. They filmed before he passed," Johnson wrote.

The star added that she's excited...

Amy Jo Johnson is shutting down rumors about the reason she opted not to take part in the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers reunion movie for Netflix.

“Please stop saying I didn’t do reunion because of money Simply not true,” the former Pink Ranger tweeted.

Johnson continued, “Maybe I just didn’t want to wear spandex in my 50s or couldn’t go to [New Zealand] for a month. Or none of ur beeswax. [Jason David Frank] & I both chose not to for our own reasons. They filmed before he passed.”

The Felicity alum added that she was “excited to see [her] pals” Davis Yost and Walter Jones “rock it” in the movie playing the Blue and Black Ranger, respectively.

Excited to see my pals @David_Yost & @Walterejones rock it though!! #PowerRangers

— Amy Jo Johnson (@_amyjojohnson) March 26, 2023

Johnson had previously addressed not being part of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always which is...

The original Pink Power Ranger is busy fighting rumors.

As previously reported, Amy Jo Johnson is not a part of Netflix’s 30th anniversary reunion movie, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, that premieres Wednesday, April 19.

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The premise for the flick: Thirty years after first being formed by the wise and powerful Zordon, the Power Rangers come...

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always' Pink Ranger absence has been further explained by original star Amy Jo Johnson. The television special is an upcoming 30th anniversary celebration that will feature several original cast members including David Yost, Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Johnny Yong Bosch reuniting to fight villain Rita Repulsa after the death of Trini the Yellow Ranger. However, two cast members will not be appearing are the late Jason David Frank and Johnson, who previously stated that "I never said no…I just didn’t say yes to what was offered."

On Twitter, Johnson clarified her comments about the Power Rangers reunion special.

Excited to see my pals @David_Yost & @Walterejones rock it though!! #PowerRangers — Amy Jo Johnson (@_amyjojohnson) March 26, 2023

She explained that her not wanting to appear in the reunion special wasn't merely a money issue. She offered several alternative options including "maybe I just didn’t...

The “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” are reuniting with revenge over Rita Repulsa on their minds in Netflix’s 30th anniversary special.

“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always,” which launches April 19 on Netflix, follows the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ quest for vengeance 30 years after Zordon formed the team. While in the midst of a global crisis, a previous threat resurfaces as Rita Repulsa sets her sights on the group.

“After all these years, I found a new body” Rita Repulsa says in the trailer as the Blue Ranger Billy Cranston (David Yost) is in disbelief, saying, “No, it can’t be.” “It’s time for revenge,” Rita Repulsa declares before delivering a devastating blow that leaves the rangers reeling.

The special’s trailer also reveals Rita Repulsa is responsible for the death of Trini, the original Yellow Power Ranger, as Trini’s daughter, Minh (Charlie Kersh), states “she killed mom — we gotta destroy her.

It’s a bittersweet reunion as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reassemble to take down a familiar foe in the new trailer for Netflix’s 30th anniversary special.

Premiering Wednesday, April 19, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always marks the return of some of the franchise’s earliest cast members — David Yost as Blue Ranger Billy Cranston, Walter Jones as Black Ranger Zack Taylor, Catherine Sutherland as Pink Ranger Kat Hillard, Steve Cardenas as Red Ranger Rocky DeSantos, Richard Steven Horvitz as Alpha 5 and Barbara Goodson as Rita Repulsa. Karan Ashley and Johnny Yong Bosch will also appear as Aisha Campbell and Adam Park,...