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With the release of the new Mortal Kombat movie, fans are wondering if another movie is in the works. Here’s what we know so far.
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Introduction
If you were a fan of the Mortal Kombat video game franchise in the 90s, then you’re in for a treat. A new Mortal Kombat movie is currently in development, and it’s expected to be released in 2021.
The Mortal Kombat franchise began in 1992 with the release of the first video game. The game was developed by Midway Games and became one of the most popular fighting games of all time. It spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs, as well as an animated television series and two live-action movies.
The first live-action Mortal Kombat movie was released in 1995 and starred Robin Shou as Liu Kang, Linden Ashby as Johnny Cage, Bridgette Wilson as Sonya Blade, and Christopher Lambert as Lord Rayden. The movie was a box office success, grossing over $122 million worldwide.
The second movie, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, was released in 1997 and starred Robin Shou as Liu Kang, James Remar as Raiden, Talisa Soto as Kitana, and Lynn “Red” Williams as Jax Briggs. Although it was not well-received by critics, the movie still grossed over $51 million worldwide.
Now, after nearly twenty years since the last Mortal Kombat movie, a new one is finally in development. The upcoming movie will be directed by Simon McQuoid (Making Monsters) and will star Joe Taslim (The Night Comes for Us) as Sub-Zero, Tadanobu Asano (Thor: Ragnarok) as Raiden, Sisi Stringer (Black Panther) as Mileena, Mehcad Brooks (Supergirl) As Jax Briggs, Chin Han (The Dark Knight) As Shang Tsung , Jessica McNamee (The Meg) As Sonya Blade , Lewis Tan (Into the Badlands) In an unspecified role , Josh Lawson (No Activity) In an unspecified role , Hiroyuki Sanada (Westworld) In an unspecified role ) And Ludi Lin (Power Rangers) also in an unspecified role .
Production on the new Mortal Kombat movie is expected to begin sometime this year.
What is Mortal Kombat?
Mortal Kombat is a popular video game franchise that first debuted in 1992. The games are known for their bloody and violent gameplay, as well as their iconic characters. The franchise has spawned several sequel games, as well as two live-action movies. It was recently announced that another Mortal Kombat movie is in development.
The History of Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat is a fighting game that was first released in 1992. The game became popular for its brutal and bloody finishing moves, which led to the creation of a number of sequels. In 1995, Mortal Kombat was adapted into a feature film.
Since the release of the first game, there have been nine main Mortal Kombat games released. The most recent installment, Mortal Kombat 11, was released in 2019. There have also been several spin-off games and tie-in products, such as movies, comic books and action figures.
Despite its violent content, Mortal Kombat has remained one of the most popular video game franchises of all time.
The Mortal Kombat Movie
There are currently no plans for another Mortal Kombat movie. The most recent film, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, was released in 1997 and was not well-received by fans or critics. While there has been some talk of a reboot, nothing is official at this time.
Why Another Mortal Kombat Movie?
There are a few reasons that another Mortal Kombat movie is being made. The first reason is that the first Mortal Kombat movie was a huge success. It was one of the most successful martial arts films of all time and it grossed over $122 million at the box office.
Another reason is that there is a large fan base for the Mortal Kombat video games, which the movie is based on. The video games have sold over 27 million copies and there are millions of fans around the world.
Lastly, the success of recent martial arts films such as The Raid and Ip Man 3 has shown that there is still a large audience for this type of movie.
The Cast of the Mortal Kombat Movie
The Mortal Kombat movie was a hit with fans of the video game series, and now it looks like a sequel might be in the works. Producer Todd Garner recently teased that the team is working on a script for Mortal Kombat 2, and that the movie could start filming as early as next year.
No official announcement has been made yet, but if a sequel does happen, who would be returning? The original movie had an impressive cast that included Robin Shou as Liu Kang, Talisa Soto as Kitana, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Shang Tsung. There’s no word yet on who might be back for the sequel, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated as we learn more.
The Plot of the Mortal Kombat Movie
Mortal Kombat is a movie based on the fighting game franchise of the same name. The film follows a group of Earth’s mightiest warriors as they compete in a tournament to save their planet from destruction. The film was released in 1995 and was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.
The Release Date of the Mortal Kombat Movie
It’s been more than 25 years since Mortal Kombat hit arcades, and in that time there have been multiple live-action movies, an animated series, a cartoon series, and a drama series. The most recent Mortal Kombat movie was released in 1997, and starred Robin Shou, Talisa Soto, Linden Ashby, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, and Christopher Lambert.
The movie was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, who also directed the Resident Evil movies. The script was written by Kevin Droney.
The movie was met with mixed reviews, but was a box office success, grossing over $122 million on a $18 million budget.
A sequel titled Mortal Kombat: Annihilation was released in 1997. The sequel starred James Remar, Robin Shou, Talisa Soto, Sandra Hess, Brian Thompson, and Marjorie Monaghan.
The sequel was not as successful as the first movie, both financially and critically. It grossed over $51 million on a $30 million budget and received mostly negative reviews from critics.
There has been talk of another Mortal Kombat movie for years now, but nothing has come to fruition. In 2009 it was reported that director Kevin Tancharoen was working on a reboot of the franchise with Warner Bros., but the project never came to fruition.
In 2015 it was announced that New Line Cinema had acquired the rights to make another Mortal Kombat movie with producer James Wan attached to produce. However, there has been no news on the project since then and it is unknown if it is still in development or not
The Trailer of the Mortal Kombat Movie
The long-awaited trailer for the Mortal Kombat movie was finally released on February 18th, and it looks like the film will be staying faithful to the gaming franchise. The trailer introduces us to the characters of Scorpion and Sub-Zero, two of the most iconic fighters in the series, as well as Sonya Blade, Jax Briggs, and Kano.
While there is no word yet on whether or not there will be another Mortal Kombat movie, this trailer has certainly got fans excited for what is to come.
Conclusion
Yes, Warner Bros. is making another Mortal Kombat movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has tapped Simon McQuoid to direct the new film, which is being written by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham.
