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 built around a superhero TV series that debuted in 1993. It adapts footage from Japan’s Super Sentai and has expanded into films, comics, and games.

What it is

The franchise centres on a team of young heroes who gain powers and use weapons and giant robotic vehicles called Zords to fight villains. Each American series combines newly shot material with adapted footage and concepts from Japan’s Super Sentai franchise.

History and ownership

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers launched in 1993 and quickly became a major children’s television hit. Ownership passed from creator Haim Saban to Disney, then back to Saban, before Hasbro acquired the franchise in 2018. The original television run spans 30 seasons from 1993 to 2023.

Cultural impact and media expansion

Power Rangers became a widely recognised 1990s pop-culture property, supported by strong ratings and extensive merchandise sales. The brand has expanded into theatrical films, comic books, novels, and video games. In Canada, the series has been widely broadcast and marketed as part of its North American children's television presence.