Exciting news has emerged for fans of the Power Rangers franchise as a fresh live-action series is reportedly in the works for Disney+. According to an exclusive report from TheWrap, Hasbro Entertainment has teamed up with Disney+ and 20th Century TV to bring the iconic superhero team back to the small screen, with Percy Jackson and the Olympians showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz in talks to write, produce, and oversee the project as showrunners.
The Power Rangers franchise, which first burst onto the scene in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has long been a staple of children’s television, blending martial arts action with colorful superhero antics. Originally inspired by the Japanese series Super Sentai, the show follows a group of teenagers who transform into the titular Rangers to battle otherworldly threats. Over the decades, it has spawned numerous seasons, films, and a vast array of merchandise, cementing its status as a cultural touchstone.
This new series aims to reimagine the franchise for both a new generation of viewers and its dedicated fanbase. Hasbro, which acquired the Power Rangers property from Saban Brands in 2018 for $522 million, is producing the project as part of its broader strategy to expand its iconic brands across multiple platforms. The company’s recent efforts include a reimagined Clue for film and TV with Sony, a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series at Netflix, and an animated Magic: The Gathering series, also for Netflix. This Disney+ collaboration marks another step in Hasbro’s ambitious push into premium storytelling.
Steinberg and Shotz bring a strong pedigree to the table. Currently steering the successful Percy Jackson and the Olympians series for Disney+, the duo has earned praise for their ability to adapt beloved properties with a mix of reverence and innovation. Their involvement suggests the Power Rangers series could lean into character-driven narratives while preserving the action-packed spirit fans expect. The pair also has experience with 20th Television, having worked on the critically acclaimed FX series The Old Man, starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow, under their production banner, Quaker Moving Pictures.
The Power Rangers franchise has had a complex journey on screen. After its initial success in the ‘90s, which included two theatrical films in 1995 and 1997, the property changed hands from Saban Entertainment to Disney in 2001 before returning to Saban and eventually landing with Hasbro. A 2017 reboot film from Lionsgate and Saban, aiming for a grittier young adult tone, grossed $142 million worldwide against a $100 million budget—a modest return that dashed hopes for a larger cinematic universe at the time. This new series, however, signals a fresh start, leveraging Disney+’s streaming platform to reach a global audience.
Details about the series’ plot and cast remain under wraps, but the involvement of Steinberg and Shotz hints at a potentially sophisticated take on the Rangers’ world. Could we see a deeper exploration of the teens behind the morphing masks, or perhaps a bold reinvention of the franchise’s mythology? Whatever direction the project takes, it’s clear Hasbro and Disney+ are banking on a blend of nostalgia and forward-thinking creativity to reignite the Power Rangers legacy.
For now, fans can only speculate as negotiations continue. Steinberg and Shotz are represented by WME, and their potential commitment to this project underscores the high-profile talent Hasbro is courting to elevate its storytelling ambitions. As the entertainment landscape evolves, this collaboration could mark a significant moment for the Power Rangers—a chance to morph into something new while honoring the spirit of “Go, Go, Power Rangers!” that has echoed through living rooms for over 30 years.
Stay tuned to Trevor Decker News for updates on this developing story as more details emerge about the Rangers’ next adventure.
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