Can Power Rangers become a successful movie franchise?

[Movie Ranger]

Power Rangers has always been considered a kids property. Even the movies in the past were kids movies that really didn't do very well. So is it possible for them to make the jump not just back to the big screen...But to a successful movie franchise thar carters to the masses.

[KimandTommy]

I'm just worried they are going to make it grim and dark.

[PRangerX]

I"ve always thought Power Rangers could make the successful leap to the big screen for a pg 13 audiences. In an age with the Avengers, Ninja Turtles, and Transformers, this should be do able.

I do have my fears right now though. I really like the trailer..But I am concerned that it by itself will not be enough to get adults to take the movie seriously. I am hoping for some sort of strong promotional push and a longer trailer.

Granted Transformers.had the same issues when its first movie came out. And it ended up doing tremendous. I remember having the same misgivings of people taking it as a serious franchise. And they have.

[Inner Senshi]

Why does everything have to be grim and dark?

[PRangerX]

I don't think we are saying we want it to be grim and dark. We are saying we want people to take it seriously as a movie franchise for adults and children. Something with an Avengers tone would be best.

[MMPR Forever]

I don't care about any of that. I want a fun movie that is true to MMPR. And it doesn't look like we are getting that.

[Usagi Reborn]

The current preview clearly is trying to make people take Power Rangers seriously as a movie. franchise Notice how they don't even mention the word Power Rangers until that brief clip of Rita taunting Trini. It was clearly and attempt to pique people's interest and get them to see the movie. The question is ...Will it work?

[Captain Mutiny]

Transformers's first teaser actually did the same thing.

[Captain Codfish]

I like that they have made it darker. And I think it has a chance to be a success.

[Rangerlord]

I'm really not excited about the movie at all. It should be in continuity. I hate reboots.

[Lightspeed Solarzord]

I don't think so. The general public will never take it seriousky like we do. The franchise is better off focusing on television.

[Mastadon Ranger]

I hope so. I want it to do good so there is more movies. At least we have one though.

[Mitchell's Navy]

I think it will do modestly well at best. I think they are going to have a hard time getting non fans to see it. Hopefully it does well enough for a sequel.

[Goldar's Revenge]

Theres some bad signs here. It amost feels like Lionsgate went into this with a vision but doesn't understand the brand. They may realize this already and have buyers remorse that they actually want this to fail.

[Zord Commander]

How can you say that? ™Why would they want to not make money? Why would they want to waste money instead?

[Goldar's Revenge]

Studio Politics.... They started off wanting to succeed but key studio powers may have lost interest.

[Captain Mutiny]

Its not really fair to say that until we actually see the movie and see how it does. Plus what they do with the franchise after it succeeds or fails.

[Super Cena]

I wonder why Saban Brands just didn't produce the movie themselves. Even if they still had a distribution partner.

[Everyone Loves Rocky]

There is always another reboot if this thing fails.

[PRangerX]

Reboots water down franchises. Its best to succeed in the beginning and keep things going from there. It would just create more market confusion. Also may take a long time if this thing fails.

I do think we shouldn't overrated either way. This thing could end up being a success just as much as it could fail. And I do believe ansuccesful film franchise is possible in the long term. I would rather it be done now though.

[Lightspeed Omega]

Promotion needs to be better. They should be pushing this like a major event. That will lure in the casual audience they need to succeed.

[Superstatler]

Its possible that they are aiming for this to be a moderate success that makes enough money for everyone to be happy. With room for potential sequels that can build to bigger and better things.

[PRangerX]

Thats possible. The movie is coming out in March. That doesn't gaurentee success but it does avoid significant competition. I know sometimes being on the busy block can get you more consumers. Which is the principle that sees big movies released in the Summer or Christmas. But the risks are clearly bigger in those time periods than in March. Especially for an unproven movie franchise. You still have to get movie patrons out to see your film of course.

[Power Sentai]

Saban Brands probably doesn't have the infrastructure to do this movie totally by itself. They just opened a film division that is focused on what destributing films produced by third parties. There far from ready to undertake a big production like Power Rangers themselves. Working with Lionsgate makes a lot of sense. And its not like Saban Brands doesn't at least have some voice here.

Lionsgate is a legit studio that has had a lot of success. Lets give them a chance. They are looking for new franchises since existing ones like Hunger Games have finished. They want Power Rangers to succeed so they can add it as one of their signature franchises going forward. It makes business sense.

[Mesagog Lives]

The scene with Rita and Trini looks pretty chilling from the preview. And tells you this isn't just a kids movie. Of course you also don't want to scare people off from bringing there kids. Since they are still marketing to kids for toys. And you need the family audience for the movie's success. In the same sense Avengers and Transformers still appeals to families.

[Ransik Lives]

I think the preview does a good job of telling non fans this isn't the same old Power Rangers . Thats why they didn't mention PR until the Rita/Trini scene. It was supposed to be a surprise and a way of getting people interested enough before they could let Power Rangers turn them off.

[KimandTommy]

But most fans want it to be the same old Power Rangers. We don't care about what the non fans think.

[MattEmily]

Reboots water down franchises. Its best to succeed in the beginning and keep things going from there. It would just create more market confusion. Also may take a long time if this thing fails.

I do think we shouldn't overrated either way. This thing could end up being a success just as much as it could fail. And I do believe ansuccesful film franchise is possible in the long term. I would rather it be done now though.

I just don't like the idea of reboots - if they're going to do a reboot then don't use the same names.

[PRangerX]

I don't have a problem with rebooting for a film franchise since its something different and its an attempt to carter to a pg 13 audience. Plus the show is still on going in the old continuity so we don't lose it .

[MMPR Forever]

I'm with KimandTommy. I want it to be like MMPR. Matt is also right about reboots. I would accept a reboot tottally true to MMPR though.

[MMPR Supreme]

I am fine with a reboot. But it needs to be in the true MMPR spirit. Not this dark and gritty movie.

[Rangerlord]

I can't stress enough how much I hate Reboots. I am glad Matt agrees with me. The franchise is so rich they can find an original story to tell. So not slaving to old continuity isn't an excuse. Sincr the show can do that just fine.

[Space Hero]

MMPR sucked! If they insist on redoing it, remaking it into something more serious is the right way to go. I think they made the right decision by doing a darker version of MMPRmThe new Rita looks so much better. She may even top Astronema. And thats ll says a oot coming from me. Its too early to tell though.

[MMPR Forever]

I"ve always thought Power Rangers could make the successful leap to the big screen for a pg 13 audiences. In an age with the Avengers, Ninja Turtles, and Transformers, this should be do able.

I do have my fears right now though. I really like the trailer..But I am concerned that it by itself will not be enough to get adults to take the movie seriously. I am hoping for some sort of strong promotional push and a longer trailer.

Granted Transformers.had the same issues when its first movie came out. And it ended up doing tremendous. I remember having the same misgivings of people taking it as a serious franchise. And they have.

The Transformers movies are awful! I don't consider them to be true to G1 or any transformers series. They are like Beast Wars but I hated that too. Don't get me even started about Beast Machines. But suffice it to say Power Rangers copying the Transformers movies would be very bad.

[KimandTommy]

How can anyone say MMPR sucked? I like MMPR just the way it was. I don't need it presented in a new way.

[Massive Ego]

I'm really not excited about the movie at all. It should be in continuity. I hate reboots.

I'm more offended by what has been in continuity the last decade or so. So I am not minding a fresh start and fresh vision.

I don't think MMPR sucks. But I think the new movie does need to present it in a new serious way. All the attempts to recapture the fun of MMPR have failed miserably anyway. Ninja aSorm and Samurai were awful awful seasons!

[Chaos Ranger]

The movies and tv show are going to be separate. A reboot makes sense. Its not like they were going to reunite the survivng MMPR cast to do a movie.

[PRangerX]

Its all hard to say. Since its a brand new thing. You can't even compare it to the old movies. Since the goal and target audience is a lot different. I have no problem with the Movies being there own continuity. It appeals more to the masses and we still have the show to give us okd continuity.

[Vypra's Monster]

Its all hard to say. Since its a brand new thing. You can't even compare it to the old movies. Since the goal and target audience is a lot different. I have no problem with the Movies being there own continuity. It appeals more to the masses and we still have the show to give us okd continuity.

[Time Force Traitor]

I think it can. But I am worried that Lionsgate doesn't understand the franchise or how to adapt it to the masses . I understand the movie is going to be different and more mature. You still need to understand the franchise though.

[Superhero Galaxy]

Its not that such a movie can't be a success. They have just done a poor job promoting this movie. There doesn't really feel like there is a lot of buzz for it.

[Lion Tamer Org]

I think its best not to jump to conclusions. The movie still has a few months before it .com s out. It could fail but its way to early to say that. Just like its too early to call it a success.

[Jungle Master]

I'm not sure if this movie is going to work. I just have a bad feeling.

[Delta Max]

I see no reason why it can't. It just needs to be written and presented the right way.

[Dic Dubber]

I don't consider.this new movie Power Rangers. It might as well just be another dark and gritty fan film. The movie looks awful and will do the brand no justice. Why can't we get a nice fun movie like the first one?

[Green Scorpion Ranger]

I sure hope so. There is so much potential for franchise growth.

[Inner Senshi]

I wish the orignal MMPR Movie had more sequels. Turbo wasn't as good.

[Goldar's Revenge]

This movie is going to fail. Lionsgate probably doesn't want anything to do with the franchise anymore. It doesn't look like Bandai is on board either. Perhaps we will get a reboot someday.

[Red Lightstar Ranger]

I think a Space Movie would have been better for the masses. You could capitalize on Star Wars and Star Trek. But the new movie actually looks decent.

[Revenge of the UAE]

I don't get all these people complaining about the trailer. The movie looks great. MMPR came out over 20 years ago. Get over it. This isn't a kids movie either.