The Power Rangers movie made a big splash at New York Comic Con over the weekend with the release of the film's first teaser trailer.
The trailer shows a more serious tone that some fans were perhaps expecting, focusing on the teenage drama that surrounds the various teens who will become the "Power Rangers." No Zords or fight scenes were shown in the trailer, to the disappointment of many fans.
Despite the trailer not exactly delivering on much of what makes Power Rangers, well, Power Rangers, Lionsgate did reveal a number of new details about each individual ranger alongside some new images from the film via the movie's official website. Here are the character descriptions for each of the five rangers:
Jason, the Red Ranger (DACRE MONTGOMERY) was a football legend in his small town of Angel Grove until one fateful mistake. When we first meet Jason, he is in need of redemption and is struggling to find himself. But soon he is given a chance to lead a new team made up of an unlikely group of teenage superheroes and must find it in himself to rise to the challenge.
Kimberly, the Pink Ranger (NAOMI SCOTT) used to be Queen Bee of Angel Grove High, but has been cast out of the popular clique and is now struggling to find her identity. She has a new rebel without-a-cause, edgy attitude, but this front is hiding a secret that makes her feel deeply vulnerable.
Billy, the Blue Ranger (RJ CYLER) has always been challenged in his abilities to communicate and interact socially. Whip-smart and sweet, he is the most pure-hearted of the group. Billy has never really had any friends, so finding teenagers that he is comfortable with is a big deal, and soon he begins connecting with people in a way he's never been able to do before.
Trini, the Yellow Ranger (BECKY G) is mysterious but extremely bright. Her parents constantly move for work, making her the perpetual new girl to any school. A loner who owns it, Trini is self-sufficient and contemplative, but always observant. All she wants is to find her gang of friends, but she'll never admit it- least of all to herself.
Zack, the Black Ranger (LUDI LIN) is filled with bravado and swagger. He is tough and cool on the exterior but has many layers beyond his fearless appearance. Zack advertises everything about himself, except the truth, which makes him feel deeply inferior to all his peers.
As stated above, the film certainly seems to be doubling down on the drama, which does capture the "teenagers with attitude" aspect of the franchise. Each of the characters are going through their own high school problems, but will have to come together and overcome their personal struggles in order to become the heroes the world needs. It's a shame New York Comic Con wasn't used as a means to reveal the film's dinosaur-themed Zords or the martial arts action the series is known for, but hopefully those reveals will come in a full trailer for the film soon.
Power Rangers arrives in theaters March 24, 2017. Watch the trailer below.
