History Trivia / PowerRangers2017

** Some people have brought up how David Denman, who plays Jason's dad, looks (and during his agitated moments, ''sounds'') a lot like Jason's original actor, Austin St. John.

** David Yost and Creator/WalterEmmanuelJones, who played the original Blue and Black Rangers respectively, were overall [[http://heroichollywood.com/former-power-rangers-disappointed-reboot/ not too thrilled about the film.]] Jones cited the lack of the famous "[[DanceBattler hip-hop-kido]]" martial arts style his Zack employed on the original series, while Yost was unimpressed with the morphing sequence (particularly the "It's Morphin' Time!" call, which he called "lackadaisacal") and had various issues with the Megazord, including the fact that the new rangers were in separate cockpits rather than together in the head. Yost did, however, have [[ApprovalOfGod nothing but praise]] for R.J. Cyler's performance as his old character Billy, as well as the way the character was reimagined. He also approved of Becky G's portrayal as the reimagined Trini, which makes sense given her AdaptationalSexuality in the film.

** David Yost and Walter Emmanuel Jones, who played the original Blue and Black Rangers respectively, were overall [[http://heroichollywood.com/former-power-rangers-disappointed-reboot/ not too thrilled about the film.]] Jones cited the lack of the famous "[[DanceBattler hip-hop-kido]]" martial arts style his Zack employed on the original series, while Yost was unimpressed with the morphing sequence (particularly the "It's Morphin' Time!" call, which he called "lackadaisacal") and had various issues with the Megazord, including the fact that the new rangers were in separate cockpits rather than together in the head. Yost did, however, have [[ApprovalOfGod nothing but praise]] for R.J. Cyler's performance as his old character Billy, as well as the way the character was reimagined. He also approved of Becky G's portrayal as the reimagined Trini, which makes sense given her AdaptationalSexuality in the film.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** Creator/MaxLandis wrote a [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byrce9WlDzqddUNJMDNSY3AzY00/view script]] for the film with a deliberately campier 80s action-comedy feel (for example: Zack as the Pink Ranger). Landis had speculated after the first trailer came out that the producers were expecting him to make a script similar in tone to ''Film/{{Chronicle}}''.
** Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz (''Film/{{Thor}}'', ''Film/XMenFirstClass'') were the original writers for the screenplay before they were dismissed and replaced by John Gatins, Burk Sharpless, Matt Sazama and the CreatorCouple Kieran and Michele Mulroney, who are better known for writing the screenplay for Creator/GeorgeMiller's failed ''ComicBook/JusticeLeague: Mortal'' film.
** Roberto Orci was going to produce the film but left to focus on ''Film/StarTrekBeyond''.
** In an [[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-alum-amy-jo-johnson-talks-movie-reboot-relocating-canada-trump-era-953699 interview]] with ''The Hollywood Reporter'', Creator/AmyJoJohnson (who played Kimberly in the original) said she wanted to play Rita in the reboot. This would have been a funny MythologyGag as one episode of the original series put Kimberly in Rita's role temporarily thanks to Goldar (which would end up {{Foreshadowing}} Rita's later return to the series and marriage to Zedd) - especially considering Amy Jo does [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wT6-se0hoc a flawlessly PERFECT impression of Rita!]]
** Naomi Scott (Kimberly) originally auditioned to be Trini (though the self tape she did had her doing all the Ranger roles).
** Jason David Frank and Amy Jo Johnson shot a cameo scene, with JDF even sporting longer hair like his Tommy days. That scene was cut, and their appearance in the final film was a later addition.
** [[http://ukiyaseed.weebly.com/ukiyaseeds-other-blog/2017-power-rangers-films-sabertooth-tiger-triceratops-zords-concept-art-revealed Mauricio Ruiz]] revealed concept art of the Sabertooth Tiger and Triceratops Zords, which was more akin to the original ''Zyuranger'' designs.
** Creator/KJApa auditioned for the role of Jason.
** There were plans to have all the Rangers' personal weapons but there wasn't enough budget for them, since they would've been physical props enhanced with CGI.
** The opening prologue would've been a bigger battle between Zordon and his Ranger team against Rita.
** One behind-the-scenes feature shows that Trini and Kim's doughnut fight would have ended with the two of them partially morphing their arms, then quickly hiding them. It was also the original cameo scene of Amy Jo Johnson and Jason David Frank.
** A lot of Zack's backstory was cut out, including him trying to become a [=YouTube=] star doing tricks and stunts as a way to raise more money to support his mom.
** The original stinger was set in the cafeteria where a fight would've broken out, instigated by "crazy new student, Tommy Oliver". It was changed since the director felt it was more appropriate to have it occur in the detention classroom instead.
** Plans were in place for as much as ''five'' sequels, presumably distilling the key elements of subsequent seasons.
** The novelization (which was written using early drafts of the script) showed that Alpha 5's character was much more snarky, bordering on patronizing at times. For example: the scene when the teens are first learning about them becoming Power Rangers, in the movie he comments that "[Jason]'s smart" when originally he said "[the teens] are small but stupid". This made the character annoying at best, unlikable at worst and he was changed to having a more cheery attitude.

* SameContentDifferentRating: Due to Russia's strict guidelines against homosexuality in movies, the film was rated a whopping '''18+''' there due to Trini being revealed to be a part of the LGBTQ community. Mind you, this is all for ''[[FelonyMisdemeanor a couple of vague lines about it]]''. Even Malaysia, which a fiasco involving ''Film/BeautyAndTheBeast2017'' for including a gay character took place[[note]]Again, for something that was barely even part of the movie itself[[/note]], [[http://variety.com/2017/film/asia/malaysia-power-rangers-for-release-1202013809/ cleared Power Rangers for release without a fuss]].

** As he served as a producer, Haim Saban was overall supportive of the film, but expressed disappointment at the scene where [[spoiler:Rita kills Billy, because, [[https://www.powerrangersnow.com/power-rangers-movie-director-explains-killing-billy/ according to an interview with director Dean Israelite]], he doesn't like seeing his characters die.]]

* SameContentDifferentRating: Due to Russia's strict guidelines against homosexuality in movies, the film was rated a whopping '''18+''' there due to Trini being revealed to be a part of the LGBTQ community. Mind you, this is all for ''[[FelonyMisdemeanor a couple of vague lines about it]]''. Even Malaysia, which a fiasco involving ''Film/BeautyAndTheBeast2017'' for including a gay character took place, [[http://variety.com/2017/film/asia/malaysia-power-rangers-for-release-1202013809/ cleared Power Rangers for release without a fuss]].

* StarMakingRole: For Creator/LudiLin, who got cast in ''Film/{{Aquaman|2018}}'', and Naomi Scott, who landed the role of Princess Jasmine in the [[Film/{{Aladdin2019}} live-action remake]] of Disney's ''Disney/{{Aladdin}}'', not long after this movie's release. It also helped put Dacre Montgomery on the map -- his involvement with the second season of ''Series/StrangerThings'' was announced around the same time.

* BoxOfficeBomb: The film beat expectations with $40 million in domestic box office in its opening weekend (debuting at #2, right underneath ''Film/{{Beauty and the Beast|2017}}''), but experienced huge drop-offs of 50%-65% in multiple successive weekends. This was due to heavy competition from newcomers ''WesternAnimation/TheBossBaby'', ''Film/{{Ghost in the Shell|2017}}'', and ''[[Film/TheFastAndTheFurious The Fate of the Furious]]'', as well as ''Beauty'''s sustained success and competition from recently-released box office juggernauts ''Film/{{Logan}}'' and ''Film/KongSkullIsland''. The film's mixed reviews and perceived failure to appeal to viewers outside the ''Power Rangers'' fanbase didn't help, either. The film ultimately grossed $85.3 million domestically and $140 million worldwide against a production budget of $105 million. The low international receipts imperiled Lionsgate's ability to sell the international distribution rights for any sequel in order to limit their risk, this placed [[StillbornFranchise sequel prospects for the film in serious jeopardy]] (though in an attempt by fans to save the potential film series, merchandising and home video sales skyrocketed in the following months.). An interview with the director pinned the blame on the film being PG-13, feeling that its DarkerAndEdgier aspect was what ultimately hurt the film. It is also believed that the film’s failure may be at least partly what led Saban to sell the franchise in May 2018. In a July 2019 Website/{{reddit}} AMA session promoting the release of ''Series/StrangerThings 3'', Dacre Montgomery confirmed that Hasbro has opted to reboot the film franchise.

** Garry Chalk, who plays Captain Bowen, is British-Canadian.

** [[Series/{{Riverdale}} K.J. Apa]] auditioned for the role of Jason.

* BoxOfficeBomb: The film beat expectations with $40 million in domestic box office in its opening weekend (debuting at #2, right underneath ''Film/{{Beauty and the Beast|2017}}''), but experienced huge drop-offs of 50%-65% in multiple successive weekends. This was due to heavy competition from newcomers ''WesternAnimation/TheBossBaby'', ''Film/{{Ghost in the Shell|2017}}'', and ''[[Film/TheFastAndTheFurious The Fate of the Furious]]'', as well as ''Beauty'''s sustained success and competition from recently-released box office juggernauts ''Film/{{Logan}}'' and ''Film/KongSkullIsland''. The film's mixed reviews and perceived failure to appeal to viewers outside the ''Power Rangers'' fanbase didn't help, either. The film ultimately grossed $85.3 million domestically and $140 million worldwide against a production budget of $105 million. The low international receipts imperiled Lionsgate's ability to sell the international distribution rights for any sequel in order to limit their risk, this placed sequel prospects for the film in serious jeopardy (though in an attempt by fans to save the potential film series, merchandising and home video sales skyrocketed in the following months.). An interview with the director pinned the blame on the film being PG-13, feeling that its DarkerAndEdgier aspect was what ultimately hurt the film. It is also believed that the film’s failure may be at least partly what led Saban to sell the franchise in May 2018. In a July 2019 Website/{{reddit}} AMA session promoting the release of ''Series/StrangerThings 3'', Dacre Montgomery confirmed that Hasbro has opted to reboot the film franchise.

* StarMakingRole: For Creator/LudiLin, who got cast in ''Film/{{Aquaman|2018}}'', and Naomi Scott, who landed the role of Princess Jasmine in the [[Film/{{Aladdin|2019}} upcoming live-action remake]] of Disney's ''Disney/{{Aladdin}}'', not long after this movie's release. It also helped put Dacre Montgomery on the map -- his involvement with the second season of ''Series/StrangerThings'' was announced around the same time.

** Some people have brought up how the guy playing Jason's dad looks (and during his agitated moments, ''sounds'') a lot like Jason's original actor, Austin St. John.

* BoxOfficeBomb: The film beat expectations with $40 million in domestic box office in its opening weekend (debuting at #2, right underneath ''Film/{{Beauty and the Beast|2017}}''), but experienced huge drop-offs of 50%-65% in multiple successive weekends. This was due to heavy competition from newcomers ''WesternAnimation/TheBossBaby'', ''Film/{{Ghost in the Shell|2017}}'', and ''[[Film/TheFastAndTheFurious The Fate of the Furious]]'', as well as ''Beauty'''s sustained success and competition from recently-released box office juggernauts ''Film/{{Logan}}'' and ''Film/KongSkullIsland''. The film's mixed reviews and perceived failure to appeal to viewers outside the ''Power Rangers'' fanbase didn't help, either. The film ultimately grossed $85.3 million domestically and $140 million worldwide against a production budget of $105 million. The low international receipts imperiled Lionsgate's ability to sell the international distribution rights for any sequel in order to limit their risk, this placed sequel prospects for the film in serious jeopardy (though in an attempt by fans to save the potential film series, merchandising and home video sales skyrocketed in the following months.). An interview with the director pinned the blame on the film being PG-13, feeling that its DarkerAndEdgier aspect was what ultimately hurt the film. It is also believed that the film’s failure led Saban to sell the franchise in May 2018. In July 2019, Dacre Montgomery confirmed that Hasbro opted to reboot the film franchise

* RealitySubtext: [[spoiler:The Yellow Ranger on Zordon's team dying and the only one of Zordon's team whose death was shown onscreen could be an acknowledgement of to the death of Thuy Trang (Trini's actress in the original ''Series/MightyMorphinPowerRangers'').]]

* BoxOfficeBomb: The film beat expectations with $40 million in domestic box office in its opening weekend (debuting at #2, right underneath ''Film/{{Beauty and the Beast|2017}}''), but experienced huge drop-offs of 50%-65% in multiple successive weekends. This was due to heavy competition from newcomers ''WesternAnimation/TheBossBaby'', ''Film/{{Ghost in the Shell|2017}}'', and ''[[Film/TheFastAndTheFurious The Fate of the Furious]]'', as well as ''Beauty'''s sustained success and competition from recently-released box office juggernauts ''Film/{{Logan}}'' and ''Film/KongSkullIsland''. The film's mixed reviews and perceived failure to appeal to viewers outside the ''Power Rangers'' fanbase didn't help, either. The film ultimately grossed $85.3 million domestically and $140 million worldwide against a production budget of $105 million. The low international receipts imperiled Lionsgate's ability to sell the international distribution rights for any sequel in order to limit their risk, this placed sequel prospects for the film in serious jeopardy (though in an attempt by fans to save the potential film series, merchandising and home video sales skyrocketed in the following months.). An interview with the director pinned the blame on the film being PG-13, feeling that its DarkerAndEdgier aspect was what ultimately hurt the film.

* YouSoundFamiliar: Creator/BryanCranston had voiced the villain Snizzard in [[Series/MightyMorphinPowerRangers the original show]].

* FandomNod: In an interview not long after Creator/{{Hasbro}} announced a follow up movie was in early pre-production, Becky G mentioned among the things she'd like to explore with Trini was if she has a thing for Kimberly, acknowledging the FanPreferredCouple.

* BoxOfficeBomb: [[ZigZaggingTrope Zig-Zagged]]. The film beat expectations with $40 million in domestic box office in its opening weekend (debuting at #2, right underneath ''Film/{{Beauty and the Beast|2017}}''), but experienced huge drop-offs of 50%-65% in multiple successive weekends. This was due to heavy competition from newcomers ''WesternAnimation/TheBossBaby'', ''Film/{{Ghost in the Shell|2017}}'', and ''[[Film/TheFastAndTheFurious The Fate of the Furious]]'', as well as ''Beauty'''s sustained success and competition from recently-released box office juggernauts ''Film/{{Logan}}'' and ''Film/KongSkullIsland''. The film's mixed reviews and perceived failure to appeal to viewers outside the ''Power Rangers'' fanbase didn't help, either. The film ultimately grossed $85.3 million domestically and $140 million worldwide against a production budget of $105 million. The low international receipts imperiled Lionsgate's ability to sell the international distribution rights for any sequel in order to limit their risk, this placed sequel prospects for the film in serious jeopardy (though in an attempt by fans to save the potential film series, merchandising and home video sales skyrocketed in the following months.). An interview with the director pinned the blame on the film being PG-13, feeling that its DarkerAndEdgier aspect was what ultimately hurt the film.

* BoxOfficeBomb: [[ZigZaggingTrope Zig-Zagged]]. The film beat expectations with $40 million in domestic box office in its opening weekend (debuting at #2, right underneath ''Film/{{Beauty and the Beast|2017}}''), but experienced huge drop-offs of 50%-65% in multiple successive weekends. This was due to heavy competition from newcomers ''WesternAnimation/TheBossBaby'', ''Film/{{Ghost in the Shell|2017}}'', and ''[[Film/TheFastAndTheFurious The Fate of the Furious]]'', as well as ''Beauty'''s sustained success and competition from recently-released box office juggernauts ''Film/{{Logan}}'' and ''Film/KongSkullIsland''. The film's mixed reviews and perceived failure to appeal to viewers outside the ''Power Rangers'' fanbase didn't help, either. The film ultimately grossed $85.3 million domestically and $140 million worldwide against a production budget of $100 million. The low international receipts imperiled Lionsgate's ability to sell the international distribution rights for any sequel in order to limit their risk, this placed sequel prospects for the film in serious jeopardy (though in an attempt by fans to save the potential film series, merchandising and home video sales skyrocketed in the following months.). An interview with the director pinned the blame on the film being PG-13, feeling that its DarkerAndEdgier aspect was what ultimately hurt the film.

* CastingGag: Creator/BryanCranston did some voice work in the original ''Series/MightyMorphinPowerRangers'', specifically for a couple of [[MonsterOfTheWeek Monsters of the Week]], and in fact was the inspiration for Billy's [[{{Tuckerization}} last name of Cranston]]. Since then he became an Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor, being put on the short list of a number of high profile roles.

** Billy's "That's a strong ass hologram" and Mamazord/Megazord lines were ad libbed by R.J. Cyler.

* BoxOfficeBomb: [[ZigZaggingTrope Zig-Zagged]]. The film beat expectations with $40 million in domestic box office in its opening weekend (debuting at #2, right underneath ''Film/{{Beauty and the Beast|2017}}''), but experienced huge drop-offs of 50%-65% in multiple successive weekends. This was due to heavy competition from newcomers ''WesternAnimation/TheBossBaby'', ''Film/{{Ghost in the Shell|2017}}'', and ''[[Film/TheFastAndTheFurious The Fate of the Furious]]'', as well as ''Beauty'''s sustained success and competition from recently-released box office juggernauts ''Film/{{Logan}}'' and ''Film/KongSkullIsland''. The film's mixed reviews and perceived failure to appeal to viewers outside the ''Power Rangers'' fanbase didn't help, either. The film ultimately grossed $85.3 million domestically and $140 million worldwide against a production budget of $100 million. The low international receipts imperiled Lionsgate's ability to sell the international distribution rights for any sequel in order to limit their risk, this placed sequel prospects for the film in serious jeopardy (though in an attempt by fans to save the potential film series, merchandising and home video sales skyrocketed in the following months. Hasbro, who purchased the franchise from Saban in 2018, have also expressed intent to create a studio that would make a sequel to this film.). An interview with the director pinned the blame on the film being PG-13, feeling that its DarkerAndEdgier aspect was what ultimately hurt the film.

* BoxOfficeBomb: [[ZigZaggingTrope Zig-Zagged]]. The film beat expectations with $40 million in domestic box office in its opening weekend (debuting at #2, right underneath ''Film/{{Beauty and the Beast|2017}}''), but experienced huge drop-offs of 50%-65% in multiple successive weekends. This was due to heavy competition from newcomers ''WesternAnimation/TheBossBaby'', ''Film/{{Ghost in the Shell|2017}}'', and ''[[Film/TheFastAndTheFurious The Fate of the Furious]]'', as well as ''Beauty'''s sustained success and competition from recently-released box office juggernauts ''Film/{{Logan}}'' and ''Film/KongSkullIsland''. The film's mixed reviews and perceived failure to appeal to viewers outside the ''Power Rangers'' fanbase didn't help, either. The film ultimately grossed $85.3 million domestically and $140 million worldwide against a production budget of $100 million. The low international receipts imperiled Lionsgate's ability to sell the international distribution rights for any sequel in order to limit their risk, this placed sequel prospects for the film in serious jeopardy (though in an attempt by fans to save the potential film series, merchandising and home video sales skyrocketed in the following months). An interview with the director pinned the blame on the film being PG-13, feeling that its DarkerAndEdgier aspect was what ultimately hurt the film.