Power Rangers original stars to reunite in Netflix anniversary special

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18 Jan 2023, 12:55

Netflix has announced the original Power Rangers- David Yost, Walter E Jones and Barbara Goodson-will be returning for a one-off special to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary.

Yost, Jones and Goodson all starred in the very first episode of the show, playing the Blue Ranger, Black Ranger and voice of Rita Repulsa respectively.

Now they are back for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, which is set to premiere on the streaming platform on 19th April.

In a report by Entertainment Weekly, it also looks like former stars Catherin Sutherland, Steve Cardenas, Karan Ashley and Johnny Young Bosch (who played the second Pink Power Ranger, Red Ranger, Yellow Ranger and second Black Ranger respectively) will be back for more action.

The article also teased the special will see the rangers up against “a familiar threat from the past”.

A synopsis for the special reads: "In the midst of a global crisis, they are called on once again to be the heroes the world needs. Inspired by the legendary mantra from the franchise 'Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger,' Once & Always reminds everyone when you become a Ranger, you are always a part of the Ranger family and always welcome."

The first episode of Might Morphin Power Rangers originally aired in 1993 and was the first of many spin-offs, several films and an animated series, making Power Rangers a globally recognised franchise.

In other reboot news, Magic Mike star Channing Tatum has revealed he wants to remake the 1990 movie Ghost, nearly 30 years after the original.

Speaking to Vanity Fair while at a pottery class (no coincidence there), the actor said: “We have the rights to Ghost. But we’re going to do something different.”

He also added the new film needed to “change a little bit” because of the originals problematic themes.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always will premiere on Netflix on 19th April 2023.