Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Lord Zedd’s Monster Heads

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers join Bulk and Skull for a charity skydive over Angel Grove, a mission timed to the approach of Ryan’s Comet which is due to pass by in two days. The mood is hopeful as the team uses the jump to raise funds for the city’s observatory, and the event hints at bigger challenges ahead. After a rough landing, Bulk and Skull miss their target and end up at a nearby construction site where a strangely large purple egg has been unearthed, drawing the curiosity of everyone nearby.

From the command center, Zordon alerts the Rangers to a troubling history: Ivan Ooze, a morphogenic being who once ruled Earth 6,000 years ago, was sealed away long ago in a hyper-lock chamber by Zordon and a cadre of young guardians. Zordon urges the team to return the egg to its chamber before it opens, hoping to prevent any catastrophe. But before they can act, a trio of classic adversaries—Lord Zedd Robert Axelrod, Rita Repulsa, and their henchmen Goldar Kerrigan Mahan along with Mordant—arrive first, and crack the egg, releasing the imprisoned menace Ivan Ooze. The moment the egg shatters, Ivan’s ooze floods the site and the Rangers must confront a swarming swarm of Oozemen. Although the Rangers manage to push back the ooze, Ivan slips away, and the ensuing chaos lets him assault the Command Center, incapacitating Zordon and robbing the Rangers of their powers. The once-proud headquarters lies in ruins, and the Rangers return to a battered Earth with a grim realization: Zordon is aging rapidly and is outside his time warp, losing the battle against time while the heroes stand powerless.

With Zordon’s condition dire, Alpha 5 suggests a perilous plan: use the remaining power to dispatch the team on a distant quest to the planet Phaedos, where they must seek the Great Power that can restore their abilities and save Zordon. The Rangers accept, driven by a stubborn resolve to save their mentor. On the Moon, Rita scolds Ivan for letting the heroes slip away, but Ivan overtakes the situation, depowering his adversaries by overpowering Rita and Zedd, shrinking them into a snow globe and turning Goldar and Mordant into his loyal servants. He then dispatches his Tengu warriors to Phaedos, begins amassing an army, and enlists a novel tactic: using children to deliver ooze to their parents, hypnotizing the adults into becoming his workforce to unearth more Ecto-Morphicons, twin war machines built to reclaim control.

A key figure notices Ivan’s broader plan: Fred Kelman, a friend of the Rangers who reunites with the team at the construction site, pieces together Ivan’s scheme and recognizes the danger to Angel Grove. At the same time, on the distant world of Phaedos, the Rangers face near-fatal encounters with the Tengu. They are rescued by Dulcea, the planet’s Master Warrior, who initially urges them to seek safety. Yet upon hearing Zordon’s plight, she agrees to guide them. Dulcea leads them to an ancient temple where they must prove themselves to awaken the power within. Each Ranger undergoes a ritual that awakens an animal spirit: Aisha Campbell channels the Bear—“Fierce and Unstoppable,” Rocky DeSantos embodies the Ape—“Powerful and Smart,” Billy Cranston summons the Wolf—“Cunning and Swift,” Kimberly Hart becomes the Crane—“Agile and Light as a Feather,” Adam Park summons the Frog—symbolic of transformation, and Tommy Oliver adopts the Falcon—“Winged Lord of the Skies.” When Dulcea is asked to join them in their mission, she reveals a personal cost: her aging would accelerate dramatically if she leaves the temple, so she shapeshifts into an owl to preserve her age and wisdom for the journey. The team then ventures toward the Monolith that houses the Great Power, facing a living fossilized dinosaur skeleton and four ancient Stone Gargoyle guardians. In a test of wit, teamwork, and martial prowess, the Rangers overcome each challenge and claim the Great Power, restoring their Ranger suits and renewing their abilities just in time to continue their mission.

Back on Earth, Ivan’s Ecto-Morphicons rampage through Angel Grove, and he commands the hypnotized parents to march toward a dangerous cliff at the construction site. Fred steps forward, enlisting Bulk, Skull, and the other kids to help rescue the families. The Rangers, now equipped with their newly enhanced animal-themed Ninja Zords, return home to confront the growing threat. A fierce battle ensues as the Rangers destroy Scorpitron, the first of Ivan’s Oozed machines, and the conflict escalates into a high-stakes showdown. Ivan fights with Hornitor, and the Rangers combine their Zords to form the mighty Ninja Megazord, followed by the even more powerful Ninja Mega Falconzord. The kids play a crucial supporting role, keeping the parents’ will from collapsing as the heroes push back against the invasion.

In the climactic sequence, the Rangers lure Ivan into space, where the near-weightless realm gives the heroes a distinct advantage. The comet, Ryan’s Comet, becomes a deadly instrument for justice as the Rangers guide the battle toward its path, and Ivan is destroyed when he is consumed by the comet’s meteor stream. With his death, the spell over the parents breaks, freeing them to reunite with their children. The Rangers rush back to the Command Center, only to find Zordon has died. Undeterred, they call upon the Great Power and perform a dramatic restoration: Zordon is resurrected, his time warp restored, and the Command Center brought back to life. The city gathers for a celebratory harbor-side festival, marking a new era of peace for Angel Grove and the Power Rangers.

In a mid-credits moment, a sly twist teases the future dynamics of power: Goldar lounges on Zedd’s throne, attended by Mordant, only to panic as Zedd and Rita suddenly reappear, released from Ivan’s deathly hold and ready for new schemes.

• The tale blends teamwork, courage, and friendship with grand-scale action, weaving martial arts, mystic powers, and futuristic battles into a story that reinforces the Rangers’ role as protectors of their city and their mentor’s memory, while setting the stage for renewed hope after loss.

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 11:53