The Green Ranger’s introductory storyline was one of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers’ best storylines, as Tommy was corrupted by Rita and forced to fight the other Rangers, but later broke free of her control and joined the team.
This teases Tommy’s debut in Power Rangers 2, and since the Green Power Coin is out there somewhere following Rita Repulsa’s defeat, the stage is set for him (or her) to become the Green Ranger, just like Jason David Frank’s version did in Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers.
Seeing a cinematic Tommy go through a shortened, but similar redemption arc is arguably the biggest reason Power Rangers 2 needs to become a reality.
In Power Rangers’ mid-credits scene, the teacher overseeing detention announces that a student named Tommy Oliver will be joining them, but we never actually see Tommy, only the green jacket the new kid left behind.