Power Rangers' massive blockbuster reboot of the classic '90s TV show will bring much better special effects. But it also looks like there'll be a much more significant step forward elsewhere, as the film features the first-ever LGBTQ superhero in a Hollywood movie.

The scene takes place when the Yellow Ranger Trini (Becky G) is speaking about her relationship issues. During that conversation it's assumed that she is talking about her boyfriend, but it's then suggested she's actually having girlfriend issues.

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[Becky G, who plays the Yellow Ranger]

Speaking to the The Hollywood Reporter, director Dean Israelite called the moment "pivotal". He said: "For Trini, really she's questioning a lot about who she is. She hasn't fully figured it out yet.

"I think what's great about that scene and what that scene propels for the rest of the movie is, 'That's OK.' The movie is saying, 'That's OK,' and all of the kids have to own who they are and find their tribe."

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[The cast of the new Power Rangers movie]

Characters like this have been represented in comic books for sometime now with the likes of Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn and X-Men's Ice Man representing the LGBTQ community. However, this doesn't seem to translate when they appear in movies, where arguably they have far more exposure.

TV shows such as Supergirl have featured a prominent lesbian storyline, as have other shows from the DCEU. However, it's not quite translated into their Hollywood movies yet.

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It turns out the original Blue Ranger (David Yost) actually quit the show in 1995 after receiving homophobic abuse, but he's now praised the new film for its progressiveness.

He told the publication: "They really stepped up to the plate. I think so many people in the LGBTQI community are going to be excited to see that representation."

The news comes after Disney's Beauty and the Beast was dropped from Malaysia and given an adult rating in Russia after featuring an "exclusively gay moment".

The film also sparked a petition against Disney's inclusion of the scenes. which has gathered over 100,000 signatures.

Power Rangers lands in cinemas on March 24.

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