Power Rangers: The Sword of Darkness

SUMMARY

Power Rangers: The Sword of Darkness is a film sequel to the movie The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, an adaptation based on the popular show of the 90's by the same name. The sequel follows up on the events on the last film. The consequences of Rita's return to Earth began to settle as the rangers continue their jobs. Rita's newest plan involves using her power coin to enable the green ranger powers into a local teen. While the teen handles this new threat, they balance their lives. Armed with the Sword of Darkness, the green ranger proves to be challenging as they are pushed to their edge to protect Angel Grove.

PLOT

ACT ONE

During some point in the past, aboard a shuttle travelling the galaxy Zordon and Rita, as the red and green rangers, discuss the search for the Zeo crystals and their power. They have their eyes set to search other galaxies that harbor life.

Back in the present day (New Years of 1996) it has been months since the rangers have suited up. The explosions of the mines combined with the destruction of Goldar has caused environmental changes on the land, gaining government attention. The rangers answer a call to handle a monster near the prison and after handling it recognize the ooze that is mutating parts of the environment. The teens continue their school life. During football the hot recruit Tommy Oliver is introduced and immediately gains popularity intimidating Jason. Aboard her base orbiting the moon Rita works a plan to infiltrate the rangers. She warns of Zedd's eventual arrival. Zordon is concerned of Rita's lack of presence the following months. He explains how she was once a ranger before her desire for the Zeo crystal caused her to turn against the team. Kimberly goes with Jason to a martial arts dojo Tommy invited Jason to. The two standoff but Tommy proves to be very capable. He appeals to Kimberly. More reports come from the prison and mutation occuring with the ooze leakage. A duo of escaped prisons began to react in advanced ways. Finster arrives in Angel Grove and the rangers have their first high level threat in months. After dealing with Finster they notice a figure is sited on the mine holding something. The rangers confront the figure and learn of the green ranger.

ACT TWO

The rangers standoff with the green ranger who manages to escape them. They return to the command base to see its been wrecked in areas. ALPHA-5 explains that the mysterious green ranger tried to break into the center but wasn't able to get far with his unattached power coin. Zordon is certain it isn't Rita, but tells the ranger to be cautious as this unknown ranger is holding the sword of darkness, Rita's ranger weapon, leaving the rangers to question the identity of green ranger. At school Tommy and Jason interaction at practice results in a fight that causes tension. Tommy and Kimberly have an individual moment that gets a bit intimate. As prepares for the arrival of Zedd, she preps the green ranger of his next mission. The escaped prisoners cause commotion as a government agency tries to restrain them, forcing the rangers to show up. The green ranger soon arrives and Jason and him standoff. The sword of darkness is too powerful for Jason to handle. The green ranger spares him but warns him to stay out of their plans. The mutated prisoners are sent up to Rita's base who wants them to fight for her. The rangers concerned about the threat of the green ranger also are worried about the mutation causing more issues and bringing more awareness. Jason briefs Zordon that the green rangers sword was nearly impossible to beat. Billy and Zack go to see the various spots that have been hit the most to study them. Jason tells the rest of the group he could almost make out eyes of a person in the helmet of the ranger. The green ranger now revealed as Tommy is struggling to bar the dark energy of the sword. Rita knowing the location of the Zeo crystals is preparing to rain an army down on Angel Grove. She needs Tommy to infiltrate the rangers base and destroy the communication set. Jason goes silent working on his fighting, while Billy and Zack examine the prison. Kimberly comes across Tommy in the gym and after a personal conversation realizes he's the green ranger after seeing the green glow on his eyes. They show each other their power coins.

ACT THREE

Tommy threatens he will take the rangers out and they better work fast. Kimberly hurries to contact the rangers. After finding Trini, they find themselves unable to teleport or contact Zordon. They realize, Tommy may have already entered the command center. They meet up with Jason and head to the base where Tommy has wrecked the computers and the communication grid. They battle out and struggle to fight him. Billy and Zack begin dealing with mutated goons showing up. The rangers finally restrain Tommy and do their best to remove the mind control he is on. He tells them Rita's plan to release mayhem. Rita begins releasing monsters and the rangers show up to battle. Tommy, who was left restrained at command center, is pulled back into Rita's trance and breaks free taking the sword. The rangers battle out bringing out the megazords. Tommy arrives and opposes the rangers who have to do everything in their power to take him down. They destroy the sword of darkness, upsetting Rita. They best him but just as Rita shows up in her dragonzord and harvested the Zeo crystals from below the mines. The rangers battle it and find it to be very powerful. Tommy channels his green ranger powers and is able to remove the dragon zords power away from Rita. Rita warns Lord Zedd is coming and they better be ready for the fight. The rangers secure the city take the Zeo crystals back to the command center. Zordon worries of Rita's warning of Zedd coming. Tommy is offered a spot as a ranger because of his ability and the support he can bring to the team. The rangers continuing on their personal lives understand the added dangers that are coming.

POST CREDIT SCENE

In the middle of the solar system, a large shuttle fleet has boarded the shuttle Rita's forces are on. She tells a hidden figure that she has lost her green ranger powers, the last link to infiltrating the rangers directly. The figure says they must destroy what makes the rangers tick. The figure appears from the shadow and Zedd is seen before the film ends.