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The 2017 Power Rangers Movie Deserved A Lot More Love

As a heartfelt origin story featuring a star-studded cast, the 2017 Power Rangers movie truly deserved more recognition from fans of the franchise.

Sergio PereirabySergio Pereira
June 19, 2024
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The Power Rangers Movie Deserved More Love

The year 2017 was an interesting one for superhero fans. From the critically acclaimed Logan to the drama-at-every-bend Justice League, there was a plethora of films for fans to absorb and consider. Lost in the shuffle, unfortunately, was the 2017 Power Rangers movie.

  • A Fresh Start for the Mighty Morphin Team
  • Star-Studded Cast With Chemistry
  • The Power Rangers Movie Box Office Disappointment
  • The Missed Opportunity

A Fresh Start for the Mighty Morphin Team

The Power Rangers Movie Deserved More Love

Directed by South African director Dean Israelite and starring the hottest young talent in Hollywood, this movie reboot took the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers back to the start when we first met Jason Scott (one of the most powerful Power Rangers), Kimberly Hart, Billy Cranston, Trini Kwan and Zack Taylor. There have been different iterations and variations of the Power Rangers throughout the years, but this is still widely considered the definitive version of the team.

Despite the live-action TV series looking like they’re operating on the tiniest of budgets, the Power Rangers movie (which featured a clear example of product placement in movies) received a healthy $105 million for production. This wasn’t a film using clips from Super Sentai and recycling previous action sequences. No, it was the upgrade that the franchise has sorely needed for years. It treated the Rangers far more seriously than before—without necessarily losing the spirit of the TV series.

This was an origin story with heart. Suddenly, this was more about the individuals than the ability of the Power Coins. It was a coming-of-age story before a superhero action-adventure, and that’s what made it special. The characters weren’t cardboard cutouts or tired tropes, as there was actual growth and development for each and every Ranger.

Star-Studded Cast With Chemistry

2017 The Power Rangers Movie Cast

More importantly, the Power Rangers movie cast had chemistry—the type that you can imagine carrying a franchise for years to come.

It’s no surprise that Dacre Montgomery has gone on Stranger Things fame, while Naomi Scott stole the show as Jasmine in Aladdin and Ludi Lin was cast as Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat. The cast was sensational and oozed charisma, birthing a new generation of superstars for Hollywood.

The Power Rangers Movie Box Office Disappointment

Yet, none of this seemed to matter as the 2017 Power Rangers movie only grossed $142.3 million worldwide. It was released in late March and had almost no competition in its opening weekend, which made its underperformance even more puzzling. While it could be argued that the releases of Logan, Kong: Skull Island and Beauty and the Beast in March could’ve had an impact on the film, it seems like no one showed up to a big marquee movie like Power Rangers—even in the normally fruitful international territories.

The Missed Opportunity

The Power Rangers Movie Deserved More Love

Ultimately, the TV show’s campiness and goofiness might’ve been a factor in the low attendance turnout. When most people talk about the Rangers, they think of the shows, the low-budget effects and the cheesiness. It’s fun for most, but not something they’d actively spend their money to watch on the big screen. Perhaps there was a perception that the Power Rangers movie would contain the same elements, which led to the poor box office performance.

Whatever the reasons, it’s disappointing that the audience will never receive a sequel to 2017’s Power Rangers since Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are already developing a reboot movie. It’s a film that ticked all the boxes, but the audience missed it until it was too late.

What did you think of the 2017 Power Rangers movie? Did it deserve a sequel? Also, would you like to see a Lord Drakkon movie?

Power Rangers (2017)

When Earth is on the verge of an alien invasion, five teenagers, who are infused with superhuman abilities, must harness their newfound powers to battle this threat - as the Power Rangers.

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Studio: Lionsgate Films
Running Time: 124 minutes
Release Date: March 24, 2017
Cast: Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Becky G, Ludi Lin, Bill Hader, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Banks
Director: Dean Israelite
Writers: Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Michele Mulroney, Kieran Mulroney
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Box Office: $142.5 million
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