I never thought next Power Rangers show will be a Disney+ original, with Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz in talks to produce the new series.

Ever since Super Sentai adaptation, it was all but confirmed that the next series was going to be a reboot. Surprisingly, the project is being developed for Disney+ and 20th Century TV, which is curious considering that Disney once owned Power Rangers.

The Disney Era Gave Power Rangers Some Of Its Best Shows

Power Rangers And Disney Was A Good Match In The 2000s

The Power Rangers IP as a whole is not returning to Disney, but the fact that the long-awaited reboot will reportedly be a Disney+ original is a full-circle moment for the franchise. The Disney Era of Power Rangers gave us some of the franchise’s best shows, including but not limited to Ninja Storm, Dino Thunder, and S.P.D. Disney became the owners of Power Rangers in 2001 after buying Fox Family Worldwide, whose list of IPs included a series of Haim Saban productions. While Disney didn’t seem particularly excited about Power Rangers back then, they released a lot of great seasons.

Wild Force is technically the first Disney season of Power Rangers, but given that it was already in development when they bought the franchise, many consider Ninja Storm as the de facto start of the Disney Era. Between the Rangers always having powers in their civilian forms and the standalone approach of each season, Disney’s Power Rangers shows had a very distinct tone and look to them. The civilian fights were usually great, and the acting was strong as well. It’s remarkable how many great Power Rangers seasons were released consecutively during the Disney Era.

What To Expect From Power Rangers On Disney+

The New Show Could Change Power Rangers For The Better

A new Power Rangers show being in development for Disney+ does not necessarily mean that all the traits and quirks of the Disney Era will return. This new show will most likely be a full reboot that will reimagine Power Rangers with a fresh creative vision after 30 seasons of Super Sentai adaptations. That said, Disney+ is one of the biggest, most influential streaming services out there, home to major Disney franchises like Marvel and Star Wars. This means that Power Rangers could become bigger than ever.

Disney+’s relationship with Power Rangers might be similar to what they’ve done with Doctor Who, another major franchise that had to reinvent itself for the age of streaming. Some of my favorite Power Rangers memories come from the Disney Era, including a lot of games, merch, and action figures. Hopefully, this reboot on Disney+ will be a new beginning for Power Rangers, even if it is something very different from all the previous eras.

Source: The Wrap