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Power Rangers
Directed by Dean Israelite
Produced by
  • Haim Saban
  • Brian Casentini
  • Wyck Godfrey
  • Marty Bowen
Screenplay by John Gatins
Story by
  • Matt Sazama
  • Burk Sharpless
  • Michele Mulroney
  • Kieran Mulroney
Starring
Music by Brian Tyler
Cinematography Matthew J. Lloyd
Editing by
  • Martin Bernfeld
  • Dody Dorn
Distributed by
  • Lionsgate
  • Saban Films
Release date(s) March 24, 2017 (2017-03-24)
Country United States
Language English
Budget $120 million

Power Rangers, also known as Saban's Power Rangers, is an American superhero film. Dean Israelite directed this movie. The story was written by John Gatins, Kieran Mulroney, Michele Mulroney, Matt Sazama, and Burk Sharpless. It is based on the popular Power Rangers media franchise. The main actors include Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Becky G, Ludi Lin, Bill Hader, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabeth Banks.

This movie was the first Power Rangers film since 1997. It features many characters from the TV show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. However, new actors play these roles. Haim Saban, who created the TV show, helped make the movie. Power Rangers was released in the United States on March 24, 2017.

What's the Story?

The movie is about five young people. They are brought together to become a new team of heroes. This team is called the Power Rangers. Their big mission is to protect Earth. They must stop Rita Repulsa, a powerful alien witch.

Rita is trying to find the Zeo Crystal. This crystal is very important. She has an army of stone monsters called Putties. She also has a giant golden monster named Goldar. The Power Rangers must work together to defeat Rita and save the world.

Meet the Characters

Cast of the Power Rangers movie (cropped)
The main actors discussing the movie at San Diego Comic-Con 2016. From left: Dacre Montgomery, RJ Cyler, Naomi Scott, Becky G and Ludi Lin.

Here are the main characters you will meet in the movie:

The monsters Goldar and the Putty Patrol also appear in the movie.

External Links

  • PR Mini Production Notes FINAL (saved copy)
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