Despite positive reviews and fan reaction, Power Rangers just couldn’t find a mainstream audience, something evidenced in the film’s final box office totals.
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Power Rangers has now closed its theatrical run, with a total of $140.2 million worldwide (via Reddit). Fans were hoping for overseas numbers to build off of the disappointing but still sizable $85 million domestic total, but that turned out not to be the case, especially in China where the film only amassed $4 million.
The film is approaching Blu-ray and DVD release, where it will hopefully gain enough traction to warrant a sequel. The good news is that the Power Rangers franchise as a whole is still strong as ever, with a new series on television and another greenlit for next year. The toy sales have also helped in this regard, as they have actually increased over the past year.
If a sequel does get made, it will likely come with significant budget cuts. The reboot cost $100 million to make, and if you factor in advertising (which Lionsgate did quite a bit of) it won’t break even. If you could cut the cost down then a sequel doesn’t feel like a losing bet, especially since the first one is so well regarded.
Power Rangers currently has a 70.69 on ComicBook.com’s composite rankings, and if you’ve seen it make sure to submit your score here.
The action-packed, coming of age feature film Saban’s Power Rangers will morph onto Digital HD June 13 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital HD), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD and On Demand June 27 from Lionsgate. As part of the 24-year-old global phenomenon and based on the five Rangers from the original TV series, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,”, the reimagined movie features a modern generation of Rangers including Dacre Montgomery (TV’s “Stranger Things”) as Jason the Red Ranger, Naomi Scott (The 33) as Kimberly the Pink Ranger, RJ Cyler (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) as Billy the Blue Ranger, Ludi Lin (Monster Hunt) as Zack the Black Ranger, and Becky G. (Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising) as Trini the Yellow Ranger, as they attempt to stop the evil and unpredictable Rita Repulsa (played by Elizabeth Banks, The Hunger Games Franchise) from destroying their city…and ultimately the world. Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”) as Zordon, and Bill Hader (Finding Dory) as Alpha 5 train the Rangers to morph and master their powers as a united team.
The Saban’s Power Rangers DVD will include exclusive audio commentary with director Dean Israelite and writer John Gatins, and deleted/alternate/extended scenes and outtakes. Saban’s Power Rangers will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.95, respectively.
Story by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless and Michele Mulroney & Kieran Mulroney. Screenplay by John Gatins. Directed by Dean Israelite.
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