Power Rangers Revival on Disney+: Everything Changing for the Franchise

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Disney is sharing updates about Power Rangers, and the show’s next iteration will be a complete reinvention. While Power Rangers has been a popular series for over three decades, it appeared to conclude with Cosmic Fury. However, rumors of a Disney+ revival sparked excitement among fans about the future of the franchise.

The rumors are true: a new Power Rangers show is coming! This Disney+ series is a reboot of the classic franchise, and it’s set to bring some major changes. In fact, it looks like Power Rangers will be significantly different after this new show airs. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing and what it means for the future of the series.

Power Rangers’ Disney+ Project Has Been Confirmed By Showrunner

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Dan Shotz and Jonathan E. Steinberg recently told MovieWeb they’re creating a Power Rangers show for Disney+. While they didn’t say if the series will feature familiar Rangers or a brand new team, Steinberg did confirm that a Power Rangers show is officially in development for Disney+.

Jonathan E. Steinberg confirmed the rumor is accurate, though he couldn’t share details. He expressed great enthusiasm about the upcoming story.

Dan Shotz chuckled, saying he was being asked questions he couldn’t respond to. He confirmed they’re eager to develop this story further, but couldn’t share any details just yet.

Not much is known yet about the new Power Rangers series from Jonathan Entwistle and Nic Steinberg. It’s unclear if the show will follow the story of the 2017 movie, or be a completely new adventure like past seasons such as Dino Thunder or Cosmic Fury. Until Disney officially announces details, the future of the series remains a secret.

The New Power Rangers Series Marks A Major Strategy Shift For Hasbro

The new Power Rangers show is breaking with the past in a big way. For years, Bandai Namco and Toei owned the franchise, with Toei handling distribution in Asia. Now, Hasbro owns Power Rangers, and the upcoming series from Shotz and Steinberg will be available on Disney+. This means Toei won’t be involved in the show anymore.

For years, Power Rangers has largely been based on the Japanese series Super Sentai, which is owned by Toei. However, moving the new series to Disney+ gives the creators more freedom from Toei, potentially allowing for a completely original Power Rangers story. This means producers Shotz and Steinberg won’t be limited to using footage from Super Sentai and can explore any storyline they want – a big change from how Power Rangers has been made in the past.

Power Rangers’ Future Is In Good Hands

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Here’s some exciting news about the new Power Rangers series: Dan Shotz and Jonathan E. Steinberg are the showrunners. They’re currently working on Percy Jackson and the Olympians for Disney+, which shows they’re skilled at adapting popular stories for a new generation and staying true to the original material.

The Percy Jackson books had a rough start with two poorly received movies in 2010 and 2013, but the new Disney+ series is a big hit. It currently has a 91% approval rating from critics and 79% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes—a significant improvement over the films. This success suggests that Steinberg and Shotz have a good chance of revitalizing Power Rangers, especially after the 2017 movie failed to impress.

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2025-12-06 16:10