Power Rangers

Power Rangers is an American media franchise centered on a superhero television series that began with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in 1993.

Power Rangers is an American media franchise centered on a superhero television series that began with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in 1993. The franchise adapts footage and concepts from Japan’s Super Sentai series for Western audiences and has expanded into films, comics, novels, and video games.

History

The franchise launched with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in 1993 and quickly became a major children’s television hit. Ownership later changed from Saban to Disney and back to Saban before Hasbro acquired it in 2018.

Format and premise

Each series typically follows a team of young heroes who gain powers and use weapons and giant robotic vehicles called Zords to battle villains. The American series is built from adapted material from Japan’s Super Sentai franchise, combined with original storylines and characters.

Media expansion

Power Rangers has expanded into multiple forms of media, including feature films, comics, novels, and video games. The television franchise also includes special seasons and a long-running sequence of interconnected series.

Cultural impact

The franchise became a widely recognized 1990s pop-culture property and is one of the longest-running children’s action franchises on television. Its success was supported by strong ratings and extensive merchandise sales.