Power Rangers (movie) facts for kids

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

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:

• Dacre Montgomery plays Jason Scott/Red Ranger: He is the leader of the Power Rangers team.
• Naomi Scott plays Kimberly Hart/Pink Ranger: She is a member of the Power Rangers.
• RJ Cyler plays Billy Cranston/Blue Ranger: He is another member of the team.
• Becky G plays Trini/Yellow Ranger: She is also a Power Ranger.
• Ludi Lin plays Zack/Black Ranger: He completes the Power Rangers team.
• Bill Hader is the voice of Alpha 5: This is a helpful robot who works with Zordon.
• Bryan Cranston plays Zordon: He is the wise teacher of the Power Rangers. Zordon was once the first Red Ranger.
• Elizabeth Banks plays Rita Repulsa: She is an alien witch and the main enemy of the Power Rangers. Rita used to be a Green Ranger. Now she is a baddie who wants to steal the Zeo Crystal. She creates the monster Goldar to help her.
• David Denman plays Sam Scott: He is Jason's father.
• Sarah Grey plays Amanda Clark.
• Anjali Jay plays Maddy Hart: She is Kimberly's mother.
• Patrick Sabongui plays Trini's father.
• Emily Maddison plays Rebecca.
• Kayden Magnuson plays Pearl Scott: She is Jason's sister.
• Ranjit Samra plays a Security Guard.
• Jaime Callica plays Officer Bebe.

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

External Links

• PR Mini Production Notes FINAL (saved copy)