Power Rangers
Movie, 2017, The 2017 film, Set in Angel Grove, rebooted
Power Rangers is #27 of 34 in release order and #27 of 34 in chronological order in the Power Rangers.
The story
Five ordinary teens must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove — and the world — is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers.
Power Rangers recap
Power Rangers (2017) reboots the original story: five Angel Grove teenagers find Power Coins in a gold mine and must stop Rita Repulsa. Dean Israelite directs. Football star Jason Scott (Dacre Montgomery), autistic science whiz Billy Cranston (RJ Cyler) and ex-cheerleader Kimberly Hart (Naomi Scott) meet in detention, and loners Trini Kwan (Becky G) and Zack Taylor (Ludi Lin) are nearby when the coins turn up. They gain super strength and find a buried ship holding Zordon (Bryan Cranston), a former Red Ranger whose mind lives in the Morphing Grid, and the robot Alpha 5 (Bill Hader). Rita (Elizabeth Banks), a rogue Green Ranger he sank 65 million years ago, rises from the sea, gathers gold to build the monster Goldar and hunts for the buried Zeo Crystal. The teens cannot morph until they trust one another, and only after Rita kills Billy do they unlock their armour. The film stands alone, with no link to the TV continuity.
Power Rangers ending explained
Power Rangers ends with Zordon reviving Billy at the cost of his own chance to return to a body. The team finally morphs, fights Rita's Putties and forms the Megazord after Goldar pushes their Zords into a fiery pit. They destroy Goldar, and Jason slaps Rita into space with the Megazord. The film underperformed at the box office, so its planned sequels were cancelled and Saban sold the franchise to Hasbro.
Post-credits scenes
Yes. Power Rangers has a mid-credits scene in which the detention teacher announces a new student, Tommy Oliver, and a green jacket hangs on an empty chair.
Where to watch Power Rangers
Power Rangers isn't on a US streaming service right now. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 5.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 51%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Power Rangers Ninja Steel, before Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel.
- Chronological order: after Power Rangers Ninja Steel, before Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel.
What to watch before Power Rangers
In release order, 25 Power Rangers essentials come before Power Rangers (2017), from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993) to Power Rangers Ninja Steel (2017).
Cast
- Dacre Montgomery as Jason (Red Ranger)
- RJ Cyler as Billy (Blue Ranger)
- Ludi Lin as Zack (Black Ranger)
- Naomi Scott as Kimberly (Pink Ranger)
- Becky G as Trini (Yellow Ranger)
- Bryan Cranston as Zordon
- Bill Hader as Alpha 5 (voice)
- Elizabeth Banks as Rita Repulsa
- Fred Tatasciore as Goldar / Putties (voice)
- David Denman as Sam Scott
- Caroline Cave as Beverly Scott
- Kayden Magnuson as Pearl Scott
Directed by Dean Israelite.