New details about the upcoming Netflix Power Rangers reboot may have been revealed. Thanks to Twitter user @Jinsakuuand reportedly reconfirmed by the Illuminatithese rumored details reveal several intriguing developments in the Power Rangers rebooting the film and television universe, including that it will have the same “grown-up” tone as the 2017 Power Rangers outing and that this new set of Rangers will not be of the Mighty Morphin’ variant.
Other details regarding the Power Rangers reboot reveals that it will be the same creative team behind both the proposed film and television show, with the latter taking major inspiration from other Netflix releases and their serialized approach. Fewer battles between the Zords, major influences from Japan and his own long-running Japanese Power Rangers counterpart, Super Sentaiare also expected, with this new set of Power Rangers seemingly forging something new and paying tribute to what has come before.
Since their debut in the early 1990s, the Power Rangers have had a huge assortment of series, spin-offs and toy lines with the martial arts fighting superheroes still popular even today. The last audience to see the titular team was in 2017 Power Rangerswhich, like so much of the franchise, follows a group of ordinary teenagers who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is about to be destroyed by an alien threat.
The Lionsgate-helmed reboot of the property did everything it could to de Power Rangers in the modern world, with mixed results. While there were big plans for the film, with the studio reportedly aiming for six or seven sequels, Power Rangers received mixed reviews and a mediocre box office, leaving fans wondering what the studio would do with the property. No doubt sticking to the same tone as the latest offering will come as a surprise and maybe even a disappointment to some.
The new Power Rangers are coming to Netflix
News from a Power Rangers reboot universe first broke in November 2021, when director Jonathan Entwistle said on social media, “I think the cat is out of the bag! The new Power Rangers universe is coming to Netflix.”
The filmmaker, who has previously worked with Netflix on, among other things: The end of the damn world and I’m not okay with this has since given more details about his plans for the reboot. “The new Power Rangers showing what @jennydelherpes and I are working on are an integral part of the new Cinematic Universe. Can’t wait to share more information with everyone soon! Maybe some familiar faces… in a brand new universe…”
EOne’s Michael Lombardo has also revealed details about how far and wide they want the Power Rangers universe to spread. It’s not just one show, it’s shows followed by movies, some kids shows. We found a great writing partner for him, they left. Knock on wood, Netflix is excited, we are excited, we hope to have news soon.”
Details of the following Power Rangers The film remains hidden at this point, though rumors claim it will involve time travel, exploring the franchise’s past before embarking on its own adventures. View this space.