The original Power Rangers TV series were known for their kitsch quality, but Saban opted for the big budget, CGI-laden remake option with the new film. “Today’s young audience is much more sophisticated,” he added.
In the US, Power Rangers will open in 3,693 this weekend and is expected to pull in more than $30 million.
The Power Rangers reboot might not even be out in cinemas yet, but Saban Entertainment founder Haim Saban is clearly hoping for a blockbuster hit, as he’s got five sequels mapped out.
Not bad, but given its $100 million budget it will need to follow up with considerably more to justify the sequels.