Jason, Kimberly, Billy, Trini, and Zack, are back have settled into their new lives as heroes. Of Angel Grove has returned to a semblance of normalcy after Rita's attack, though the Rangers are still honing their skills and getting comfortable with their powers. They're still teenagers navigating school and friendships, but after Tommy Oliver leaves decision aknd finds a green glowing rock and becomes the evil green ranger now with a monumental secret. Meanwhile, in deep space, Lord Zedd emerges from a cosmic prison, perhaps a consequence of the energy and with a evil green ranger fluctuations caused by the Zeo Crystal but Zordon and Alpha 5 in the first film. He is ancient, powerful, and utterly ruthless, making Rita seem like a petty tyrant in comparison. He learns about the Power Rangers and their connection to the Zeo Crystal, which he desires to harness for his own sinister goals of cosmic conquest. He scoffs at the idea of Rita being defeated by these mere teenagers,
