Power Rangers Animated Movie Nearly Made by Miraculous Studio

The beloved Power Rangers franchise came close to receiving an animated film adaptation from the studio behind Miraculous, raising anticipation among fans for a fresh take on the iconic heroes that ultimately did not materialize.

A Missed Animated Chapter in Power Rangers History

For more than thirty years, the Power Rangers universe has captivated audiences far beyond television screens, branching into comics, video games, and cinema. Yet, curiously, one creative avenue has remained out of reach: animation. It almost happened back in 2015, when the franchise—still under the stewardship of Saban—was poised to enter a new era with help from France’s acclaimed ZAGG Animation Studios, best known for their work on Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir.

Power Rangers: Origins—What Might Have Been

At that time, a significant project titled Power Rangers: Origins was quietly brewing. Leaked concept art revealed an intriguing blend of innovation and nostalgia. The five legendary Rangers were to receive a fresh design: costumes boasting sleek white shoulder armor and a simplified chest diamond motif, while still echoing the original look cherished by fans. Gloves, boots, and helmets remained faithful to their iconic forms—delivering just enough novelty without straying from tradition.

Dinozords and Megazord Reimagined

Several factors made this unproduced film stand out:

• Sleeker lines and brighter colors would have modernized classic Dinozords such as the Mastodon and Triceratops.
• The conceptual Megazord existed in two styles—one lean and agile, another robustly built wielding a massive power sword.
• Familiar faces like Zordon and Alpha 5 appeared in visuals hinting at a dynamic visual identity reminiscent of Miraculous.

The Road Not Taken—and Lingering Hopes

Ultimately, this ambitious animated feature never saw the light of day; priorities shifted toward the 2017 live-action reboot once control passed from Saban to Hasbro. Since then, despite steady fan enthusiasm for an animated adaptation, no further attempts have materialized under Hasbro’s watch. Still, industry insiders suggest that evolving strategic decisions might eventually bring such a project back into consideration. For now, the dream persists—and so does the enduring appeal of the Power Rangers universe as it waits for its animated moment to shine.