{"id":1876156,"date":"2026-04-10T15:44:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1876156"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:44:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:44:26","slug":"power-rangers-alum-dacre-montgomery-reveals-the-2017-movie-was-supposed-to-lead-to-a-four-picture-franchise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1876156","title":{"rendered":"Power Rangers Alum Dacre Montgomery Reveals the 2017 Movie Was Supposed to Lead to a &#8216;Four-Picture&#8217; Franchise"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-2870106660 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-28683165 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Anyone remember the 2017 <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/movies\/power-rangers-the-movie\">Power Rangers<\/a> movie? Well, in case you forgot about that one, star Dacre Montgomery \u2014 on the heels of his exciting role in the <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/movies\/faces-of-death-2026\">Faces of Death reboot<\/a> premiering in theaters this weekend \u2014 revealed that the film was originally planned to be the start of a major franchise. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;It was a four-picture deal with Lionsgate. It was gonna be a whole big thing. But what can you do, right?\u201d the actor explained during a recent interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/movieweb.com\/dacre-montgomery-power-rangers-planned-franchise\/\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MovieWeb<\/a>. During the convo, Montgomery also highlighted the fact that the studio wanted to turn the movies into a <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/movies\/franchise\/the-hunger-games\">Hunger Games<\/a>-style event franchise. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cWe&#8217;re talking about money and big business,\u201d he noted, explaining that the Power Rangers movie\u2019s lack of box office success is the reason that never happened. \u201cAnd it didn&#8217;t make enough on the investment that the studio had made to continue making more.\u201d <\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2021719738 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Interestingly enough, though, it\u2019s not over for the property just yet. &#8220;But I hear they&#8217;re rebooting it again. I think Saban might have sold the IP off, so I&#8217;m excited for the future of that,\u201d Montgomery added. \u201cPower Rangers means a great deal to a lot of people. So I know that whoever steps into those shoes will be great. And I had the best time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Though Montgomery \u2014 who went on to play none other than seasons 2 and 3 star Billy Hargrove on Stranger Things \u2014 and his fellow rangers such as <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/movies\/smile\">Smile<\/a>\u2019s Naomi Scott and Becky G were a highlight, the 2017 action film ended up coming in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxofficemojo.com\/title\/tt3717490\/?ref_=bo_se_r_1\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">at $142 million worldwide<\/a> on a $100 million budget. Needless to say, that\u2019s a pretty solid loss for Lionsgate, one that would certainly have them thinking twice about trying for more films. That said, it\u2019ll be interesting to see where things go from here for our favorite Mighty Morphin\u2019 crew. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Side note: it appears the second potential reboot Montgomery mentioned is separate from the upcoming TV series announced at Disney last year with the <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians\">Percy Jackson and the Olympians<\/a> showrunners at the helm. But we\u2019re still waiting on more details there too. <\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The 25 Best Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Episodes<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"We're looking back at the most memorable episodes of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, which ran for three seasons that totaled a whopping 155 episodes. So bust out that Power Morpher and sheath that Dragon Dagger, and let's take a trip to the Command Center that sits in the middle of a random, nebulous desert! (And note: We're counting multi-part episodes as one entry.)\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"25: \u201cTrick or Treat\u201d - Certainly not one of the most epic or even more memorable episodes of MMPR, but it earns a spot on this list simply for encapsulating how truly bizarre this show could be. The plot features Kimberly and Skull going head-to-head on \u201cAmerica\u2019s most popular game show\u201d called Trick or Treat, a Halloween-themed contest where the contestants have to stump the host with trivia questions in an effort to win a new car.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nBut the real star of the show is Rita\u2019s monster, the Pumpkin Rapper, which is exactly what it sounds like. It\u2019s a monster that uses rhymes to attack, and does so in a super cool hip-hop style. Or at least, what the producers of MMPR considered a super cool hip-hop style. This episode also features the Rangers getting their heads caught inside of pumpkins, along with battling pumpkin-headed Putty Patrollers.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nThis episode is also worth a mention for revealing the last names of Tommy, Kimberly, and Skull for the first time.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 26 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"24: \u201cThe Potion Notion\u201d - This episode uses a pretty standard plot device \u2013 a love potion that magically makes Kimberly fall in love with Skull \u2013 but uses it not only for comedy, but for some pretty great character development. Throughout the series, we see Skull attempt to ask Kimberly out and get consistently rejected. But since their humble beginnings as bullies in Season 1, Bulk and Skull had developed into hapless-but-noble Junior Police Officers at this point. Skull, needing a date for the Policeman\u2019s Ball, is overjoyed when he thinks Kim is finally into him.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nOf course, the spell is eventually broken, as is Skull\u2019s heart. But the end of the episode goes to great lengths to show how far the relationships between Bulk and Skull and the Rangers have come (playing off the Rangers\u2019 presence at the Police Academy graduation a few episodes previous) by Kimberly apologizing to Skull for how she acted and asking him to dance. It\u2019s a tender moment that helps develop both characters. Oh yeah, and the Rangers fight a monster at one point.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"23: \u201cThe Ninja Encounter\u201d - With the departure of Austin St. John (Jason), Thuy Trang (Trini), and Walter Jones (Zack) from the series, MMPR was left in a weird spot: Replace the Red, Black, and Yellow Rangers unceremoniously or find a way to make it work within the story. Commendably, Saban chose the latter, and this is the arc that serves to introduce their eventual replacements: Rocky, Aisha, and Adam.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nAs such, this arc and the episodes that follow (until after \u201cThe Power Transfer\u201d) employ the use of archive footage of the departed actors from previous episodes, stand-in actors with their backs turned to the camera, and sound-alike voice actors for when Jason, Trini, and Zack appear morphed. Watching as a kid the changes likely went unnoticed, but re-watching as an adult it\u2019s hard not to appreciate the clever (if not always successful) attempts to keep continuity intact until the new Rangers could be properly introduced and positioned as worthy replacements.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\u201cThe Ninja Encounter\u201d not only endears us to the new characters, but also shows Bulk and Skull in a truly positive light for the first time. When Rocky, Aisha, Adam, and their teacher Mr. Anderson are captured by Lord Zedd, Bulk and Skull find themselves caring for Mr. Anderson\u2019s toddler son in a very humorous, but ultimately genuinely sweet, way.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt='22: \"Calamity Kimberly\u201d - This episode is notable solely for the epic battle of Zords that takes place here. The plot is pretty standard MMPR fare \u2013 Kimberly is captured by Rita\u2019s Samurai Fan Man monster and the Rangers have to rescue her \u2013 but the resulting battle is utter insanity.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nEvery stage of Zord is featured in this episode, from the regular Dinozords to Megazord to Dragonzord to Dragonzord in Battle Mode to the ever elusive Ultrazord. All of that in one episode! It\u2019s an absolute epic and the first totally balls-to-the-wall Zord battle we witnessed in the series.' class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt='21: \"The Power Transfer\u201d - This was a pivotal turning point for MMPR that essentially swept the original era under the rug, quick and dirty like, and kept on trucking without missing a beat. As in \u201cThe Ninja Encounter,\u201d clever editing, stand-ins, and archive footage is used to give the illusion of the presence of Jason, Zack, and Trini. As such, an episode that is more or less devoted to the exit of three original Rangers feels somewhat devoid of emotion.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nStill, this was a time full of excitement (and anxiety) for fans, as the departure of the original Red, Black, and Yellow Rangers was a mind-bending experience. While \u201cThe Ninja Encounter\u201d had certainly done its job of introducing the new recruits, \u201cThe Power Transfer\u201d is the end of an era and the start of what would become the norm for the series in the 20 years to follow: replacement. Still, departing for the World Peace Summit is a noble reason for leaving the Rangers, even if we never actually see the characters say goodbye \u2013 their final farewells are made while still morphed.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nAs for Rocky, Aisha, and Adam, this episode does them justice by thrusting them into battle almost immediately.' class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Alongside Montgomery, Scott, and Becky G, RJ Cyler and Ludi Lin also played Rangers in the 2017 film, with Bill Hader, Elizabeth Banks, and Bryan Cranston rounding out the cast. You can rent or buy the movie now on Prime Video or Apple TV.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Photo by Desiree Navarro\/WireImage.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-1475529924\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-1 pogocnt pg-article\">\n<div data-mix-name=\"secondaryMedrec\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo-hide=\"1\" class=\"jsx-343126785 pogo-slot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Anyone remember the 2017 <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/movies\/power-rangers-the-movie\">Power Rangers<\/a> movie? Well, in case you forgot about that one, star Dacre Montgomery \u2014 on the heels of his exciting role in the <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/movies\/faces-of-death-2026\">Faces of Death reboot<\/a> premiering in theaters this weekend \u2014 revealed that the film was originally planned to be the start of a major franchise. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;It was a four-picture deal with Lionsgate. It was gonna be a whole big thing. But what can you do, right?\u201d the actor explained during a recent interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/movieweb.com\/dacre-montgomery-power-rangers-planned-franchise\/\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MovieWeb<\/a>. During the convo, Montgomery also highlighted the fact that the studio wanted to turn the movies into a <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/movies\/franchise\/the-hunger-games\">Hunger Games<\/a>-style event franchise. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cWe&#8217;re talking about money and big business,\u201d he noted, explaining that the Power Rangers movie\u2019s lack of box office success is the reason that never happened. \u201cAnd it didn&#8217;t make enough on the investment that the studio had made to continue making more.\u201d <\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2021719738 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Interestingly enough, though, it\u2019s not over for the property just yet. &#8220;But I hear they&#8217;re rebooting it again. I think Saban might have sold the IP off, so I&#8217;m excited for the future of that,\u201d Montgomery added. \u201cPower Rangers means a great deal to a lot of people. So I know that whoever steps into those shoes will be great. And I had the best time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Though Montgomery \u2014 who went on to play none other than seasons 2 and 3 star Billy Hargrove on Stranger Things \u2014 and his fellow rangers such as <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/movies\/smile\">Smile<\/a>\u2019s Naomi Scott and Becky G were a highlight, the 2017 action film ended up coming in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxofficemojo.com\/title\/tt3717490\/?ref_=bo_se_r_1\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">at $142 million worldwide<\/a> on a $100 million budget. Needless to say, that\u2019s a pretty solid loss for Lionsgate, one that would certainly have them thinking twice about trying for more films. That said, it\u2019ll be interesting to see where things go from here for our favorite Mighty Morphin\u2019 crew. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Side note: it appears the second potential reboot Montgomery mentioned is separate from the upcoming TV series announced at Disney last year with the <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians\">Percy Jackson and the Olympians<\/a> showrunners at the helm. But we\u2019re still waiting on more details there too. <\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The 25 Best Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Episodes<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"We're looking back at the most memorable episodes of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, which ran for three seasons that totaled a whopping 155 episodes. So bust out that Power Morpher and sheath that Dragon Dagger, and let's take a trip to the Command Center that sits in the middle of a random, nebulous desert! (And note: We're counting multi-part episodes as one entry.)\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"25: \u201cTrick or Treat\u201d - Certainly not one of the most epic or even more memorable episodes of MMPR, but it earns a spot on this list simply for encapsulating how truly bizarre this show could be. The plot features Kimberly and Skull going head-to-head on \u201cAmerica\u2019s most popular game show\u201d called Trick or Treat, a Halloween-themed contest where the contestants have to stump the host with trivia questions in an effort to win a new car.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nBut the real star of the show is Rita\u2019s monster, the Pumpkin Rapper, which is exactly what it sounds like. It\u2019s a monster that uses rhymes to attack, and does so in a super cool hip-hop style. Or at least, what the producers of MMPR considered a super cool hip-hop style. This episode also features the Rangers getting their heads caught inside of pumpkins, along with battling pumpkin-headed Putty Patrollers.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nThis episode is also worth a mention for revealing the last names of Tommy, Kimberly, and Skull for the first time.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 26 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"24: \u201cThe Potion Notion\u201d - This episode uses a pretty standard plot device \u2013 a love potion that magically makes Kimberly fall in love with Skull \u2013 but uses it not only for comedy, but for some pretty great character development. Throughout the series, we see Skull attempt to ask Kimberly out and get consistently rejected. But since their humble beginnings as bullies in Season 1, Bulk and Skull had developed into hapless-but-noble Junior Police Officers at this point. Skull, needing a date for the Policeman\u2019s Ball, is overjoyed when he thinks Kim is finally into him.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nOf course, the spell is eventually broken, as is Skull\u2019s heart. But the end of the episode goes to great lengths to show how far the relationships between Bulk and Skull and the Rangers have come (playing off the Rangers\u2019 presence at the Police Academy graduation a few episodes previous) by Kimberly apologizing to Skull for how she acted and asking him to dance. It\u2019s a tender moment that helps develop both characters. Oh yeah, and the Rangers fight a monster at one point.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"23: \u201cThe Ninja Encounter\u201d - With the departure of Austin St. John (Jason), Thuy Trang (Trini), and Walter Jones (Zack) from the series, MMPR was left in a weird spot: Replace the Red, Black, and Yellow Rangers unceremoniously or find a way to make it work within the story. Commendably, Saban chose the latter, and this is the arc that serves to introduce their eventual replacements: Rocky, Aisha, and Adam.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nAs such, this arc and the episodes that follow (until after \u201cThe Power Transfer\u201d) employ the use of archive footage of the departed actors from previous episodes, stand-in actors with their backs turned to the camera, and sound-alike voice actors for when Jason, Trini, and Zack appear morphed. Watching as a kid the changes likely went unnoticed, but re-watching as an adult it\u2019s hard not to appreciate the clever (if not always successful) attempts to keep continuity intact until the new Rangers could be properly introduced and positioned as worthy replacements.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\u201cThe Ninja Encounter\u201d not only endears us to the new characters, but also shows Bulk and Skull in a truly positive light for the first time. When Rocky, Aisha, Adam, and their teacher Mr. Anderson are captured by Lord Zedd, Bulk and Skull find themselves caring for Mr. Anderson\u2019s toddler son in a very humorous, but ultimately genuinely sweet, way.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt='22: \"Calamity Kimberly\u201d - This episode is notable solely for the epic battle of Zords that takes place here. The plot is pretty standard MMPR fare \u2013 Kimberly is captured by Rita\u2019s Samurai Fan Man monster and the Rangers have to rescue her \u2013 but the resulting battle is utter insanity.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nEvery stage of Zord is featured in this episode, from the regular Dinozords to Megazord to Dragonzord to Dragonzord in Battle Mode to the ever elusive Ultrazord. All of that in one episode! It\u2019s an absolute epic and the first totally balls-to-the-wall Zord battle we witnessed in the series.' class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt='21: \"The Power Transfer\u201d - This was a pivotal turning point for MMPR that essentially swept the original era under the rug, quick and dirty like, and kept on trucking without missing a beat. As in \u201cThe Ninja Encounter,\u201d clever editing, stand-ins, and archive footage is used to give the illusion of the presence of Jason, Zack, and Trini. As such, an episode that is more or less devoted to the exit of three original Rangers feels somewhat devoid of emotion.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nStill, this was a time full of excitement (and anxiety) for fans, as the departure of the original Red, Black, and Yellow Rangers was a mind-bending experience. While \u201cThe Ninja Encounter\u201d had certainly done its job of introducing the new recruits, \u201cThe Power Transfer\u201d is the end of an era and the start of what would become the norm for the series in the 20 years to follow: replacement. Still, departing for the World Peace Summit is a noble reason for leaving the Rangers, even if we never actually see the characters say goodbye \u2013 their final farewells are made while still morphed.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nAs for Rocky, Aisha, and Adam, this episode does them justice by thrusting them into battle almost immediately.' class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Alongside Montgomery, Scott, and Becky G, RJ Cyler and Ludi Lin also played Rangers in the 2017 film, with Bill Hader, Elizabeth Banks, and Bryan Cranston rounding out the cast. You can rent or buy the movie now on Prime Video or Apple TV.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Photo by Desiree Navarro\/WireImage.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone remember the 2017 Power Rangers movie? Well, in case you forgot about that one, star Dacre Montgomery \u2014 on the heels of his exciting role in the Faces of Death reboot premiering in theaters this weekend \u2014 revealed that the film was originally planned to be the start of a major franchise. &#8220;It was [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[226,243],"class_list":["post-1876156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-crawlmanager","tag-ign-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1876156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1876156"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1876156\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1876156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1876156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1876156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}