Disney may have found its next blockbuster franchise in an unexpected place: Power Rangers. After years of struggling to engage young male viewers, the company is aiming to revive the iconic property with a bold new series developed for Disney+ by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz.
Although Disney no longer owns the full rights to Power Rangers, the new project signals an ambitious effort to transform the franchise into a major cinematic universe — possibly on par with Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
With Marvel’s recent box office struggles and Star Wars facing challenges since The Rise of Skywalker, Disney is reportedly looking to diversify its slate of male-targeted content.
A New Vision Backed by Comic Lore
The series, if successful, could draw heavily from Power Rangers comics published by BOOM! Studios. These storylines have modernized the Rangers’ world with deeper lore and more complex narratives.
Titles like Power Rangers Prime and Beyond the Grid introduce darker, more mature themes — including Rangers being fugitives and gaining powers from former villain Rita Repulsa.
This comic-based material offers a rich foundation for Steinberg and Shotz to reimagine the franchise, moving away from its original campy tone and tapping into the kind of serialized storytelling that has worked well for other streaming hits.
Past Struggles, Future Potential
Disney previously owned Power Rangers from 2001 to 2010 but was unable to turn it into a sustainable hit. One of its most popular entries from that era, Power Rangers Dino Thunder, is still fondly remembered and may serve as creative inspiration.
With the rise of nostalgic reboots and comic-driven universes, a successful Power Rangers revival could provide Disney+ with a fresh, long-term franchise. It would also help fill a gap left by underperforming Marvel titles like Thunderbolts and the uncertain future of Star Wars on the big screen.
The new series does not yet have a confirmed release date, but early development has generated significant buzz — particularly among fans of the original show and newer comic adaptations.
