Power Rangers Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers before it is too late.

Cited as official plot version from lionsgate.com

Adventure Family Based on TV

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Power Rangers.

• N
  Naomi Scott (III)

  ... Kimberly Hart / The Pink Ranger

  Aladdin

• B
  Becky G.

  ... Trini Kwan / The Yellow Ranger

  A.X.L., Gnome Alone

• 
  RJ Cyler

  ... Billy Cranston / The Blue Ranger

  The Book of Clarence, Sierra Burgess Is A Loser

• D
  Dacre Montgomery

  ... Jason Lee Scott / The Red Ranger

  Spider & Jessie, True History of the Kelly Gang

• L
  Ludi Lin

  ... Zack Taylor / The Black Ranger

  Mortal Kombat 2, Mortal Kombat

• 
  Elizabeth Banks

  ... Rita Repulsa

  Migration, Skincare

• 
  Bryan Cranston

  ... Zordon‬

  Rock of Ages, The Infiltrator

• P
  Patrick Sabongui

  ... Mr. Kwan

  Godzilla, Interrogation

Crew Behind the Film

The Power Rangers behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Dean Israelite last directed Little Wing and Project Almanac. The film's writer Burk Sharpless last wrote Madame Web and Morbius.

Director

Dean Israelite

Screenwriters

Burk Sharpless
Matt Sazama
John Gatins

Producers

Marty Bowen
Brian Casentini
Wyck Godfrey

Production Details

What we know about the Power Rangers movie production.

Key Facts

• Lionsgate said that they hope to do “five, six or seven of [Power Rangers films]" (Deadline.com, 5/26/16).
• Weta Workshop (The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, District 9) is in charge of suit design and visual effects.
• Elizabeth Banks will play classic Power Ranger character Rita Repulsa, an alien witch who has designs on the planet (Hollywood Reporter, 2/2/16).
• Saban launched Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as a live action television series more than 20 years ago, and the series has been in continuous production ever since. It has subsequently grown into one of the world's most popular and recognizable brands, with toys, apparel, costumes, video games, DVD's, comic books and other merchandise.

Production Updates for Power Rangers

Feb 2017

Completed

Changed Power Rangers movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2016

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2016

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Filming began February 29, 2016 in Vancouver.

Dec 2015

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Filming is scheduled to begin on January 18, 2016 in Vancouver and conclude on April 12, 2016.

Nov 2015

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jul 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

May 2014

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Lionsgate and Saban Brands will develop and produce an original live action feature film based on the iconic Power Rangers property.

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