Multiversus is a title that brings the best of Warner Bros. and hosts a grand crossover among the plethora of IPs owned by the media-holding brand. The title initially entered Early Access and Open Beta in 2022 but then went offline in 2023, only for it to return on May 23, 2024.
It is a free-to-play 2-dimensional fighting game released for current and last-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and PC. When Ed Boon posted about the upcoming crossover fighting game, a fan asked if a popular Mortal Kombat character would appear when the game relaunches.
A Fan Asks Ed Boon for an Iconic Mortal Kombat X Multiversus Kollaboration Multiversus is making a comeback after more than a year of downtime.
Boon has worked on almost the entire Mortal Kombat video game series. He recently retweeted a post shared by the official social media handle of Multiversus. He reiterated the game’s relaunch date and...
It is a free-to-play 2-dimensional fighting game released for current and last-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and PC. When Ed Boon posted about the upcoming crossover fighting game, a fan asked if a popular Mortal Kombat character would appear when the game relaunches.
A Fan Asks Ed Boon for an Iconic Mortal Kombat X Multiversus Kollaboration Multiversus is making a comeback after more than a year of downtime.
Boon has worked on almost the entire Mortal Kombat video game series. He recently retweeted a post shared by the official social media handle of Multiversus. He reiterated the game’s relaunch date and...
- 5/23/2024
- by Sparsh Jaimini
- FandomWire
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have announced tonight that their movie sequel Mortal Kombat 2 will be fighting its way into theaters not this Halloween but next Halloween.
Mortal Kombat 2 comes to theaters October 24, 2025.
You can expect the film to release in IMAX as well as traditional theaters.
Simon McQuoid returns to the director’s seat for Mortal Kombat 2, which will feature a screenplay by Jeremy Slater (“The Exorcist,” “Moon Knight”).
The cast of fresh faces for Mortal Kombat 2 includes Martyn Ford (“The Sandman”), Desmond Chiam (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka), and Damon Herriman (House of Wax, The Nightingale), alongside Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Tati Gabrielle as Jade and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana.
In 2021’s Mortal Kombat, ”Mma fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior,...
Mortal Kombat 2 comes to theaters October 24, 2025.
You can expect the film to release in IMAX as well as traditional theaters.
Simon McQuoid returns to the director’s seat for Mortal Kombat 2, which will feature a screenplay by Jeremy Slater (“The Exorcist,” “Moon Knight”).
The cast of fresh faces for Mortal Kombat 2 includes Martyn Ford (“The Sandman”), Desmond Chiam (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka), and Damon Herriman (House of Wax, The Nightingale), alongside Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Tati Gabrielle as Jade and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana.
In 2021’s Mortal Kombat, ”Mma fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior,...
- 5/14/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Mortal Kombat 1 may have issues, but its ability to bring together strong individuals from various franchises makes it stand out in the fighting genre. From Invincible‘s Omni-Man to The Suicide Squad‘s Peacemaker, the latest NetherRealm title’s had no shortage of excellent guest characters, and the developer has shared a first look at another supervillain who will be making his Mortal Kombat debut soon.
The absence of Antony Starr’s voice is glaring, but everything else looks faithful to what Homelander’s all about, including drinking milk in a disturbing way.
Mortal Kombat 1 Shares the First Look for Homelander
How else can one get the required nutrition for brutal fights in Mortal Kombat 1?
After Prime Video shared the trailer for the fourth season of The Boys, Mortal Kombat 1 got on the hype train and unleashed its first look at the unhinged supervillain from the show joining the game.
The absence of Antony Starr’s voice is glaring, but everything else looks faithful to what Homelander’s all about, including drinking milk in a disturbing way.
Mortal Kombat 1 Shares the First Look for Homelander
How else can one get the required nutrition for brutal fights in Mortal Kombat 1?
After Prime Video shared the trailer for the fourth season of The Boys, Mortal Kombat 1 got on the hype train and unleashed its first look at the unhinged supervillain from the show joining the game.
- 5/6/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
Both Omni-Man and Homelander are satirical versions of the superheroes we have grown up watching. While their people love and hail them as their saviors, the reality is different. Perhaps this completely different iteration of supes is what makes these two so popular amongst viewers. And now, fans will soon get to see Omni-Man and Homelander fight each other in the video game Mortal Kombat 1.
Antony Starr as Homelander in a still from The Boys
Back in 2023, fans were greeted with the news that Homelander would be getting added to the video game in the ‘Kombat Pack’ and the day is not too far anymore. The first teaser showing Homelander’s gameplay has been released, and it looks like Omni-Man and others may have to take a step back as the Superman dupe is ready to scorch through anything and anyone.
The First Gameplay Teaser of Homelander in Mortal Kombat...
Antony Starr as Homelander in a still from The Boys
Back in 2023, fans were greeted with the news that Homelander would be getting added to the video game in the ‘Kombat Pack’ and the day is not too far anymore. The first teaser showing Homelander’s gameplay has been released, and it looks like Omni-Man and others may have to take a step back as the Superman dupe is ready to scorch through anything and anyone.
The First Gameplay Teaser of Homelander in Mortal Kombat...
- 5/6/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Right on time, Ermac has joined the Mortal Kombat 1 roster for those players who sprung for the Kombat Pack. Coinciding with Ermac’s arrival is the launch of Season 5: Storms for Mortal Kombat 1, which brings with it an all-new season of content themed around the arrival of Raiden as the main boss in Invasions mode.
Season 5 features fresh challenges, story elements, boss battles, and rewards including new character skins – Gaffer Johnny Cage, Sudden Overload Scorpion, Voltaic Deity Liu Kang, Electric Soul Liu Kang, Voltaic Warrior General Shao, Charged Frost Sub-Zero, Magnetic Courage Kung Lao, Glistening Mage Rain, Tainted by Evil Raiden, and more – which can all be earned through Invasions and Kombat League.
Meanwhile, Ermac joins the roster today as the latest downloadable content character via the early access period for Kombat Pack owners, with him being available to everyone on April 23. Upcoming Kameo Fighter Mavado will be available next month.
Season 5 features fresh challenges, story elements, boss battles, and rewards including new character skins – Gaffer Johnny Cage, Sudden Overload Scorpion, Voltaic Deity Liu Kang, Electric Soul Liu Kang, Voltaic Warrior General Shao, Charged Frost Sub-Zero, Magnetic Courage Kung Lao, Glistening Mage Rain, Tainted by Evil Raiden, and more – which can all be earned through Invasions and Kombat League.
Meanwhile, Ermac joins the roster today as the latest downloadable content character via the early access period for Kombat Pack owners, with him being available to everyone on April 23. Upcoming Kameo Fighter Mavado will be available next month.
- 4/18/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Last year, fans and critics welcomed Mortal Kombat 1 with a pretty amazing reception. Changing history once again is all possible with Liu Kang and his demigod powers to rewrite things as he pleases.
But this is not all good news. Some hardcore fans of the franchise did not love all the aspects of the game; certain details were not what they were waiting for. These fans found many of the character designs and stages to be quite bland. This discussion was very specific, with a description of all the things that this fan didn’t like. This was posted on X.
Not All Fans Are Happy With the Things That Mortal Kombat 1 Changed Mortal Kombat 1 has some fans who are not very happy with this game in particular.
The latest installment of the most violent franchise ever made has given fans some very nostalgic features, like coming to the origin...
But this is not all good news. Some hardcore fans of the franchise did not love all the aspects of the game; certain details were not what they were waiting for. These fans found many of the character designs and stages to be quite bland. This discussion was very specific, with a description of all the things that this fan didn’t like. This was posted on X.
Not All Fans Are Happy With the Things That Mortal Kombat 1 Changed Mortal Kombat 1 has some fans who are not very happy with this game in particular.
The latest installment of the most violent franchise ever made has given fans some very nostalgic features, like coming to the origin...
- 4/3/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
The impact of Young Kratos from the God of War series sort of faded following the 2018 installment of the game. However, he didn’t just became famous in the GoW universe, but Mortal Kombat is responsible for making him popular as well. As feared as he is, and as much as the gods may want to kill him, they also respect him, as was seen during his first appearance in the franchise’ soft reboot.
The character has been praised by critics who have loved his attitude and the storyline of the God of War games. Kratos’ ascension to Mount Olympus in the initial title is usually seen as the most prominent moment throughout his story. As the narrative shifted from Greek mythology to Norse mythology, he developed a touch of tenderness, no matter how much he tries to hide it.
And now, it appears Kratos might be making a comeback to the Mortal Kombat franchise,...
The character has been praised by critics who have loved his attitude and the storyline of the God of War games. Kratos’ ascension to Mount Olympus in the initial title is usually seen as the most prominent moment throughout his story. As the narrative shifted from Greek mythology to Norse mythology, he developed a touch of tenderness, no matter how much he tries to hide it.
And now, it appears Kratos might be making a comeback to the Mortal Kombat franchise,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
When it first came out in 1992, Mortal Kombat was the talk of the town. Every kid and their mother knew about it. Literally. The sheer violence and gore featured in the once-arcade game, had mothers taking to news outlets and politicians to get the game banned. Quite reminiscent of Kyle’s mom from South Park, one could say. Despite major censorship calls and aiding the birth of the Esrb, Mortal Kombat flourished, thanks in part to the controversies surrounding it.
Infamy of its gore aside, the game quickly became popular amongst players for its array of characters. The base roster still lives on in the modern iterations of the fighting game. Whether Liu Kang was your go-to or Thunder God Raiden, or perhaps Scorpion, everyone had their favorite pick. But amongst the ninjas and Gods alike, one character stood out that didn’t quite fit this bill… And that was Johnny Cage.
Infamy of its gore aside, the game quickly became popular amongst players for its array of characters. The base roster still lives on in the modern iterations of the fighting game. Whether Liu Kang was your go-to or Thunder God Raiden, or perhaps Scorpion, everyone had their favorite pick. But amongst the ninjas and Gods alike, one character stood out that didn’t quite fit this bill… And that was Johnny Cage.
- 3/4/2024
- by Divyashree Shashidhar
- FandomWire
Mortal Kombat 1 was one of the major fighting games to come last year. This new entry resets all the lore and makes Liu Kang a literal god. The history and the new cameo system were very good additions to the franchise. With great collaborations with some popular Hollywood names, such as Jean-Claude Van Damme, who finally put his voice for Johnny Cage, and Megan Fox, Ed Boon’s title has now confirmed that a very anticipated feature will come soon to Mortal Kombat 1.
Mortal Kombat 1 Crossplay Will Finally Come, According to Ed Boon Peacemaker will arrive just when the Mortal Kombat 1 crossplay is live.
The new entry in the long, iconic saga of fighting games was a tremendous success for Warner Bros. Games. Mortal Kombat 1 resets its own history and makes a new beginning with even younger protagonists. The new story mode has Johnny Cage, Liu Kang, and other not-so-expected...
Mortal Kombat 1 Crossplay Will Finally Come, According to Ed Boon Peacemaker will arrive just when the Mortal Kombat 1 crossplay is live.
The new entry in the long, iconic saga of fighting games was a tremendous success for Warner Bros. Games. Mortal Kombat 1 resets its own history and makes a new beginning with even younger protagonists. The new story mode has Johnny Cage, Liu Kang, and other not-so-expected...
- 2/26/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Mortal Kombat 1 may not have the same level of hype as it did a few months ago, as it keeps on losing players with peaks of barely 1,000 gamers, but one thing that will keep its relevance alive for a while longer is its collaborative nature. NetherRealm Studios’ latest Mortal Kombat installment continues the tradition of the series collaborating with other pop culture franchises, which is an aspect that makes it stand out from the rest of the games in the fighting genre.
From The Boys‘ Homelander to Invincible‘s Omni-Man, it has had a fair share of brutal guest characters, but none of them are as unapologetically hilarious as the one and only Peacemaker.
Cena’s Peacemaker Perfectly Fits Into the World of Mortal Kombat 1
John Cena makes a glorious comeback as Peacemaker in Mortal Kombat 1.
NetherRealm shared the Official Peacemaker Gameplay Trailer an hour ago, featuring the character’s...
From The Boys‘ Homelander to Invincible‘s Omni-Man, it has had a fair share of brutal guest characters, but none of them are as unapologetically hilarious as the one and only Peacemaker.
Cena’s Peacemaker Perfectly Fits Into the World of Mortal Kombat 1
John Cena makes a glorious comeback as Peacemaker in Mortal Kombat 1.
NetherRealm shared the Official Peacemaker Gameplay Trailer an hour ago, featuring the character’s...
- 2/22/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel Mortal Kombat 2, which recently wrapped production after a bumpy ride through the year of the strikes. This film will be bringing popular video game character Johnny Cage to the screen, with Karl Urban of Dredd, Star Trek, and The Boys taking on the role. Despite Urban’s established awesomeness, he was an unexpected choice for Johnny Cage, and there are some fans who have let it be known that they would have chosen someone else to play the part. We’ll have to wait and see how it turned out, but one thing we know right now is that Urban had a great time working on the movie, calling it “most action packed fun I’ve ever had on a film!”
Urban said that while celebrating the end of production on Instagram, where he made a...
Urban said that while celebrating the end of production on Instagram, where he made a...
- 1/29/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Karl Urban marked the end of filming on Simon McQuoid‘s upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 on his Instagram, calling it “the most action packed fun I’ve ever had” on a film. Urban, who plays Johnny Cage in the follow-up to the 2021 film, also took the opportunity to show himself sans beard, which he’ll no doubt be growing back for The Boys, which will be returning for Season 4 later this year.
We’ve not seen a picture yet of Urban as everyone’s favourite action movie star, though MK2 producer Todd Garner had given us a peek of what to expect a few weeks back. Garner had taken to X last week to announce that filming had wrapped for the film, which according to Garner, won’t have a trailer out just yet.
“I know I’m gonna start getting a lot of messages about like, ‘When is the trailer?...
We’ve not seen a picture yet of Urban as everyone’s favourite action movie star, though MK2 producer Todd Garner had given us a peek of what to expect a few weeks back. Garner had taken to X last week to announce that filming had wrapped for the film, which according to Garner, won’t have a trailer out just yet.
“I know I’m gonna start getting a lot of messages about like, ‘When is the trailer?...
- 1/28/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel Mortal Kombat 2, which started filming at the end of June last year… then had to shut down production when the Screen Actors Guild strike hit a couple weeks later. That strike came to an end in November, and filming resumed on Mortal Kombat 2 very soon after. Now filming has wrapped, and we know this because Max Huang, who plays Kung Lao in these movies, shared pictures from the wrap party! You can check them out at the bottom of this article, along with some images producer Todd Garner shared to social media during the production.
The screenplay for Mortal Kombat 2 has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer on the Marvel / Disney+ series Moon Knight. Last year, Slater said that working on the project had been “really fun so far. … I...
The screenplay for Mortal Kombat 2 has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer on the Marvel / Disney+ series Moon Knight. Last year, Slater said that working on the project had been “really fun so far. … I...
- 1/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
So, Mortal Kombat took the fighting game by storm, and made it a worthy opponent to Capcom’s Street Fighter II. The obvious question after that is: How do you follow up that success? The obvious answer came in November 1993 with Mortal Kombat II. Was it more of the same? Not quite. Building upon the framework of the original game, Mkii honed what made the original game so great, added more Kombatants, more Fatalities, more secrets, and in general just gave fans more of what they craved in pixelated blood.
Mortal Kombat II picks up after the events of the previous tournament, where Shaolin warrior Liu Kang had defeated both the reigning Mortal Kombat champion Goro and the shapeshifting sorcerer Shang Tsung. Shang is brought before his master, Shao Kahn, the supreme ruler of Outworld, begging Kahn to spare his life. Shao Kahn relents after hearing Shang Tsung’s new...
Mortal Kombat II picks up after the events of the previous tournament, where Shaolin warrior Liu Kang had defeated both the reigning Mortal Kombat champion Goro and the shapeshifting sorcerer Shang Tsung. Shang is brought before his master, Shao Kahn, the supreme ruler of Outworld, begging Kahn to spare his life. Shao Kahn relents after hearing Shang Tsung’s new...
- 11/30/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
The shooting for the sequel to 2021’s ‘Mortal Kombat’ has now once again begun as the Hollywood strikes come to an end. Joining the set, actor Karl Urban shared a new image from the set who announced that the shooting is now back on.
Taking to his social media, the ‘Lord Of The Rings’ actor shared a picture of himself with the crew of ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ and wrote: “We’re back baby! ‘MK2’. Let’s go!! Love this cast.”
Urbanwill be playing the role of Johnny Cage, a B-class Hollywood actor and martial artist who does his own stunts and has a massive ego. One of the fighters of Earth realm, the character has been a fan-favourite in the iconic game series and the movie will see Cage performing his own bloody fatalities.
For the unversed, a fatality is a special type of kill in the ‘Mortal Kombat’ games...
Taking to his social media, the ‘Lord Of The Rings’ actor shared a picture of himself with the crew of ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ and wrote: “We’re back baby! ‘MK2’. Let’s go!! Love this cast.”
Urbanwill be playing the role of Johnny Cage, a B-class Hollywood actor and martial artist who does his own stunts and has a massive ego. One of the fighters of Earth realm, the character has been a fan-favourite in the iconic game series and the movie will see Cage performing his own bloody fatalities.
For the unversed, a fatality is a special type of kill in the ‘Mortal Kombat’ games...
- 11/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The shooting for the sequel to 2021’s ‘Mortal Kombat’ has now once again begun as the Hollywood strikes come to an end. Joining the set, actor Karl Urban shared a new image from the set who announced that the shooting is now back on.
Taking to his social media, the ‘Lord Of The Rings’ actor shared a picture of himself with the crew of ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ and wrote: “We’re back baby! ‘MK2’. Let’s go!! Love this cast.”
Urbanwill be playing the role of Johnny Cage, a B-class Hollywood actor and martial artist who does his own stunts and has a massive ego. One of the fighters of Earth realm, the character has been a fan-favourite in the iconic game series and the movie will see Cage performing his own bloody fatalities.
For the unversed, a fatality is a special type of kill in the ‘Mortal Kombat’ games...
Taking to his social media, the ‘Lord Of The Rings’ actor shared a picture of himself with the crew of ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ and wrote: “We’re back baby! ‘MK2’. Let’s go!! Love this cast.”
Urbanwill be playing the role of Johnny Cage, a B-class Hollywood actor and martial artist who does his own stunts and has a massive ego. One of the fighters of Earth realm, the character has been a fan-favourite in the iconic game series and the movie will see Cage performing his own bloody fatalities.
For the unversed, a fatality is a special type of kill in the ‘Mortal Kombat’ games...
- 11/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel Mortal Kombat 2, which started filming at the end of June… then had to shut down production when the Screen Actors Guild strike hit a couple weeks later. That strike came to an end last week, and it was rumored that Mortal Kombat 2 would go back into production in early 2024. When producer Todd Garner saw that rumor, he tweeted, “This is not true. We are filming before then…” Way before then, as it turns out. Garner and cast member Karl Urban have both confirmed that Mortal Kombat 2 is already filming again!
Urban confirmed by sharing a picture that shows him hanging out with some of his castmates. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
The screenplay for Mortal Kombat II has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer...
Urban confirmed by sharing a picture that shows him hanging out with some of his castmates. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
The screenplay for Mortal Kombat II has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer...
- 11/15/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It’s been two years since the release of the live action Mortal Kombat reboot, and a sequel is on the way soon. Filming on Mortal Kombat 2 actually kicked off earlier this summer, you may recall, but it didn’t last long due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes going on at the time. But have no fear, because production on the movie sequel gets back underway real soon.
Responding to a report this week that suggested Mortal Kombat 2 will begin filming in early 2024, producer Todd Garner notes on Twitter that it’s actually kicking off even sooner.
“This is not true. We are filming before then,” Garner teases.
He writes in a follow-up tweet, “I promise I will keep the Mk Kommunity posted as soon as I have info on start date, etc. Everyone else is just speculating… or posting for clicks.”
This is not true. We are filming before then…...
Responding to a report this week that suggested Mortal Kombat 2 will begin filming in early 2024, producer Todd Garner notes on Twitter that it’s actually kicking off even sooner.
“This is not true. We are filming before then,” Garner teases.
He writes in a follow-up tweet, “I promise I will keep the Mk Kommunity posted as soon as I have info on start date, etc. Everyone else is just speculating… or posting for clicks.”
This is not true. We are filming before then…...
- 11/9/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
"Mortal Kombat: Onslaught" is a new real-time, 'collection role-playing game' ('cRPG') from netherRealm Studios, featuring team-based 'kombat' set in the 'Mortal Kombat' universe, available now for free on the 'App Store' for 'iOS' and 'Google Play' for 'Android:
".... this mobile-exclusive, action-packed story follows the 'Shinnok' bid for destruction, with high quality graphics and cinematic cutscenes.
"As the fallen 'Elder God' seeks to regain his power by gathering relics from across the realms, players must come to the aid of 'Raiden' and build a team of fighters to persevere through massive real-time group battles and foil this evil plot..."
"Characters include 'Sub-Zero', 'Liu Kang', 'Scorpion', 'Kitana', 'Cyrax' and 'Smoke'. Players must collect and choose from a massive catalogue each with unique 'Special Moves', 'Affinities' and 'Passive Skills', to assemble a powerful team of four champions..."
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".... this mobile-exclusive, action-packed story follows the 'Shinnok' bid for destruction, with high quality graphics and cinematic cutscenes.
"As the fallen 'Elder God' seeks to regain his power by gathering relics from across the realms, players must come to the aid of 'Raiden' and build a team of fighters to persevere through massive real-time group battles and foil this evil plot..."
"Characters include 'Sub-Zero', 'Liu Kang', 'Scorpion', 'Kitana', 'Cyrax' and 'Smoke'. Players must collect and choose from a massive catalogue each with unique 'Special Moves', 'Affinities' and 'Passive Skills', to assemble a powerful team of four champions..."
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- 10/28/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Usually, when a developer chooses to straight-up reboot a prized franchise, something has gone horribly awry, and wiping the slate clean feels like the only path forward. That was certainly the case when NetherRealm Studios did that to Mortal Kombat for the first time in 2011, wisely pretending that the lamentable Mortal Kombat: Armageddon never happened. But Mortal Kombat 1 is narratively starting from scratch coming off of Mortal Kombat 11, which, despicable microtransactions aside, was a fine game that was met with fan adoration. So, why pull an Etch A Sketch on a series when it’s firing on all cylinders?
For one, narrative reasons. Liu Kang defeated time-goddess Kronika in MK11 and, having been gifted complete dominion over time and space, decides to reboot the universe, but with a few key changes—namely, series baddies Shang Tsung, Quan Chi, and Shao Kahn being kept on a leash with menial jobs, and...
For one, narrative reasons. Liu Kang defeated time-goddess Kronika in MK11 and, having been gifted complete dominion over time and space, decides to reboot the universe, but with a few key changes—namely, series baddies Shang Tsung, Quan Chi, and Shao Kahn being kept on a leash with menial jobs, and...
- 10/13/2023
- by Justin Clark
- Slant Magazine
Mortal Kombat 2021, Mortal Kombat 1995, Mortal Kombat 1 (NetherRealm Studios)Graphic: The A.V. Club
The 1995 Mortal Kombat movie has never been regarded as a good film, but there was at least something perversely appealing about it. Rather than trying to class it up beyond its origins or tell some kind of new...
The 1995 Mortal Kombat movie has never been regarded as a good film, but there was at least something perversely appealing about it. Rather than trying to class it up beyond its origins or tell some kind of new...
- 9/18/2023
- by Sam Barsanti
- avclub.com
The Mortal Kombat series loves to lean on its lore, and Mortal Kombat 1 is no different. While technically a continuation of Mortal Kombat 11, it takes the series in a brand-new direction based on rebooting the timeline and creating a very new universe. Classic characters have a new coat of paint and even some obscure names from the past get a new lease on life.
For those who need a refresher, the first seven Mortal Kombat games culminated in a cataclysmic event that was so bad that Raiden had to use time travel to fix it. His results were mixed, as he saved the universe, but also got a lot of his friends killed. After several games in this second timeline, a time-controlling entity named Kronika became the next big threat, ending in Liu Kang killing her and taking her spot as the Keeper of Time. Being a benevolent sort, Fire...
For those who need a refresher, the first seven Mortal Kombat games culminated in a cataclysmic event that was so bad that Raiden had to use time travel to fix it. His results were mixed, as he saved the universe, but also got a lot of his friends killed. After several games in this second timeline, a time-controlling entity named Kronika became the next big threat, ending in Liu Kang killing her and taking her spot as the Keeper of Time. Being a benevolent sort, Fire...
- 9/14/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
When I booted up Mortal Kombat 1, I had no idea what was in store for me. In the months leading up to release, developer Netherrealm Studios had been positioning the game as a massive reinvention of the Mortal Kombat franchise with the introduction of the game’s new timeline reset and the “Kameo” system that allows players to bring in an additional fighter to use for assistance during combat. There was a very real fear that the series was moving too far away from everything that made the more recent entries in the franchise so great.
What I truly didn’t expect from Mortal Kombat 1, however, was the best damn entry in the franchise since 2011, and a game that leans more into the series’ roots than you might realize.
A Return to Form
Let’s be real, Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 11 were bogged down by unsatisfying mechanics that distracted from the core combat.
What I truly didn’t expect from Mortal Kombat 1, however, was the best damn entry in the franchise since 2011, and a game that leans more into the series’ roots than you might realize.
A Return to Form
Let’s be real, Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 11 were bogged down by unsatisfying mechanics that distracted from the core combat.
- 9/13/2023
- by Reyna Cervantes
- bloody-disgusting.com
The wait is almost over for Mortal Kombat 1, and in anticipation of the game’s launch (and for those who sprung for the Early Access), NetherRealm and Warner Bros have unleashed the launch trailer for the twelfth entry in the iconic series, featuring an the first look at the returning Shang Tsung and Reiko!
The launch trailer features a first look at story elements and gameplay for the shapeshifting sorcerer Shang Tsung, and his destiny in the reborn Mortal Kombat universe created by Liu Kang. Shang’s signature ability to morph into rival kombatants is back. The trailer also showcases gameplay for General Shao’s second-in-command, Reiko, who returns to the series after his last appearance in 2011’s Mortal Kombat as a background character.
The trailer also gives a glimpse of the new game modes available in Mortal Kombat 1. While it doesn’t appear that Motor Kombat or Chess Kombat will be making a return,...
The launch trailer features a first look at story elements and gameplay for the shapeshifting sorcerer Shang Tsung, and his destiny in the reborn Mortal Kombat universe created by Liu Kang. Shang’s signature ability to morph into rival kombatants is back. The trailer also showcases gameplay for General Shao’s second-in-command, Reiko, who returns to the series after his last appearance in 2011’s Mortal Kombat as a background character.
The trailer also gives a glimpse of the new game modes available in Mortal Kombat 1. While it doesn’t appear that Motor Kombat or Chess Kombat will be making a return,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Mortal Kombat is a prolific fighting franchise. Despite the upcoming game’s Mortal Kombat 1 title, it is actually the twelfth mainline game in the series, and that number doesn’t account for the various spinoffs and countless upgrades. Then you have all the comics, movies, TV shows, web shows, techno albums, and other stuff that grew out of the series. From Liu Kang fighting a stop-motion Goro in a dingy dungeon to seeing him reinvent the entire universe, Mortal Kombat has seen some stellar highs and embarrassing lows.
What I’m saying is, Mortal Kombat is…a lot. So, as we prepare for Liu Kang and Shang Tsung’s war over the rebooted Earthrealm, let’s talk about some lesser-known parts of the franchise that you might not know about.
15. The Johnny Cage/Guile Connection
Do you know how Bill Murray and Lorenzo Music have both portrayed Peter Venkman and Garfield?...
What I’m saying is, Mortal Kombat is…a lot. So, as we prepare for Liu Kang and Shang Tsung’s war over the rebooted Earthrealm, let’s talk about some lesser-known parts of the franchise that you might not know about.
15. The Johnny Cage/Guile Connection
Do you know how Bill Murray and Lorenzo Music have both portrayed Peter Venkman and Garfield?...
- 9/9/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
The release of Mortal Kombat 1 is just around the corner, and it was confirmed today that Megan Fox has lent her voice to Nitara. The vampire comes from the realm of Vaeternus and joins the fight to protect her race. You can check out a gruesome gameplay video of Nitara in action below, which also features Megan Fox talking about joining the Mortal Kombat franchise.
“She comes from this weird realm, she is a type of vampire creature,” Megan Fox said in the video. “She’s evil but she’s also good. She’s trying to save her people. I really like her. She’s a vampire which obviously resonates for whatever reason. It’s cool to be in the game, you know? Because I’m not really just voicing it, it’ll be like she’s kind of me.“
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“She comes from this weird realm, she is a type of vampire creature,” Megan Fox said in the video. “She’s evil but she’s also good. She’s trying to save her people. I really like her. She’s a vampire which obviously resonates for whatever reason. It’s cool to be in the game, you know? Because I’m not really just voicing it, it’ll be like she’s kind of me.“
Related Expend4bles: Gear up and reload for the new...
- 9/6/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
After that trip down memory lane yesterday with the new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer, WB Games and NetherRealm have released a new behind-the-scenes video featuring Dave Bautista playing the game ahead of its September 19th release.
“Obviously, my voice is gone now from screaming ‘Mortal Kombat’ all day,” says Bautista during the gameplay session. “But I love this because it directly connects me to my past. So it’s more personal and feels more gratifying.”
Bautista elaborates, saying that growing up, his favourite character was Liu Kang because of Kang’s bicycle kick, and because he was able to morph into a dragon for his famous Mortal Kombat II fatality. “I like Scorpion now because I just want to hear him say ‘Get over here!’ (laughs).”
While Bautista isn’t in Mortal Kombat 1, longtime fans of the series will finally see Jean-Claude Van Damme as a skin for Johnny Cage. For...
“Obviously, my voice is gone now from screaming ‘Mortal Kombat’ all day,” says Bautista during the gameplay session. “But I love this because it directly connects me to my past. So it’s more personal and feels more gratifying.”
Bautista elaborates, saying that growing up, his favourite character was Liu Kang because of Kang’s bicycle kick, and because he was able to morph into a dragon for his famous Mortal Kombat II fatality. “I like Scorpion now because I just want to hear him say ‘Get over here!’ (laughs).”
While Bautista isn’t in Mortal Kombat 1, longtime fans of the series will finally see Jean-Claude Van Damme as a skin for Johnny Cage. For...
- 8/30/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Remember the iconic “Mortal Monday” Mortal Kombat TV commercial from back in the day? You know, the one where everyone runs into the streets shouting “Mortal Kombat!”?
Warner Bros and NetherRealm have tapped into the nostalgia vein again with a new trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1. Directed by Tom Kuntz with cinematography by Academy Award nominee Matthew Libatique (A Star Is Born), the new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer features Dave Bautista (A Knock at the Cabin) kicking everything off.
The new trailer appears to even include a reference to the original kid from the original commercial!
This new trailer deviates from the original TV spot, seeing Bautista amassing people from all walks of life and empowering them to unleash the fight within. The role Bautista plays mirrors that of Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 1, who has created a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe, and must bring together champions from across the...
Warner Bros and NetherRealm have tapped into the nostalgia vein again with a new trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1. Directed by Tom Kuntz with cinematography by Academy Award nominee Matthew Libatique (A Star Is Born), the new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer features Dave Bautista (A Knock at the Cabin) kicking everything off.
The new trailer appears to even include a reference to the original kid from the original commercial!
This new trailer deviates from the original TV spot, seeing Bautista amassing people from all walks of life and empowering them to unleash the fight within. The role Bautista plays mirrors that of Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 1, who has created a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe, and must bring together champions from across the...
- 8/29/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Clockwise from top left: John Wick: Chapter 2 (Lionsgate), Enter The Dragon (Warner Bros.), Rush Hour 2 (Warner Bros.), Bloodsport (Warner Bros.), Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings (Disney)Graphic: AVClub
Hollywood was not ready for Bruce Lee. When Enter The Dragon hit theaters 50 years ago, in...
Hollywood was not ready for Bruce Lee. When Enter The Dragon hit theaters 50 years ago, in...
- 8/19/2023
- by Eric Francisco
- avclub.com
As the trailer description says, a weekend of Kombat is on the horizon. Mortal Kombat 1 will be having its Pre-Order Beta this weekend, which will run from August 18 through August 21 on PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series. Beta codes are now available to download on those respective platforms.
The Beta is open to anyone who has pre-ordered the Mortal Kombat 1 Standard, Premium, or Kollector’s Edition for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series. Those who got in on the Online Stress Test will not automatically be granted access to the Pre-Order Beta, so make sure you’ve got your pre-order locked in.
Unlike the previous Online Stress Test, this time around, players will have access to new Kombatants and Kameo Fighters. The Mortal Kombat 1 Beta will support 1v1 online multiplayer, as well as a limited single-player Klassic Towers mode against A.I. opponents.
You’ll be able to select from Liu Kang, Sub-Zero,...
The Beta is open to anyone who has pre-ordered the Mortal Kombat 1 Standard, Premium, or Kollector’s Edition for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series. Those who got in on the Online Stress Test will not automatically be granted access to the Pre-Order Beta, so make sure you’ve got your pre-order locked in.
Unlike the previous Online Stress Test, this time around, players will have access to new Kombatants and Kameo Fighters. The Mortal Kombat 1 Beta will support 1v1 online multiplayer, as well as a limited single-player Klassic Towers mode against A.I. opponents.
You’ll be able to select from Liu Kang, Sub-Zero,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
NetherRealm continues to add to the Mortal Kombat 1 roster, revealing Mortal Kombat 11‘s Geras as the latest kombatant in a new trailer. Interspersed with chatting between Geras and Liu Kang, the trailer shows the Guardian of the Hourglass getting to work putting the beatdown on opponents.
Geras returns in Mortal Kombat 1, utilizing time manipulation and sand with his attacks. We also get a glimpse of Mortal Kombat: Deception‘s Darrius returning as a Kameo Fighter.
It’s not all about Geras in this trailer, however. We also see Liu Kang in action as he and Geras talk of Liu’s decision to restart time, further implying that MK1 is a sequel, rather than a remake. And for those who couldn’t get enough of his first fatality, we get a shot of Liu Kang’s second fatality, which like the his first one, is as over-the-top as it is awesome.
Geras returns in Mortal Kombat 1, utilizing time manipulation and sand with his attacks. We also get a glimpse of Mortal Kombat: Deception‘s Darrius returning as a Kameo Fighter.
It’s not all about Geras in this trailer, however. We also see Liu Kang in action as he and Geras talk of Liu’s decision to restart time, further implying that MK1 is a sequel, rather than a remake. And for those who couldn’t get enough of his first fatality, we get a shot of Liu Kang’s second fatality, which like the his first one, is as over-the-top as it is awesome.
- 7/31/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Chinese animation seems to be taking leaps forward during the latest years, and this year's Nyaff has a number of shorts highlighting the fact in the most eloquent fashion. “The Kidnapping” is definitely one of those films, in a production though, that thrives due to an unusual aspect.
The Kidnapping (Old Man Yang) is screening at New York Asian Film Festival
Old man Yang is about to move away from the Beijing hutong he lived in for years, but he cannot help reminiscing about the old times. As we watch him taking his usual stroll in a setting that can be easily described as that of a village, where everyone knows everyone, he meets a number of neighbors and discusses/whines with them. Evidently, he does not want to go, while it also becomes obvious that the changes that are about to come or have already arrived, starting from the renovation of the local temple,...
The Kidnapping (Old Man Yang) is screening at New York Asian Film Festival
Old man Yang is about to move away from the Beijing hutong he lived in for years, but he cannot help reminiscing about the old times. As we watch him taking his usual stroll in a setting that can be easily described as that of a village, where everyone knows everyone, he meets a number of neighbors and discusses/whines with them. Evidently, he does not want to go, while it also becomes obvious that the changes that are about to come or have already arrived, starting from the renovation of the local temple,...
- 7/29/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
During the Mortal Kombat 1 panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego, Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios revealed Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka as the latest playable characters joining the game’s main roster. All three fighters were showcased in a new trailer focused on the Umgadi, a contingent of warrior priestesses pledged to protect the Outworld royal family, complete with a first look at gameplay and story elements.
Mortal Kombat 1 will be the latest installment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios and introduces a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe set in a new story with iconic heroes. Villains reimagined as they’ve never been seen before. The game features a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters with all-new backstories, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, and more, along with a separate roster...
Mortal Kombat 1 will be the latest installment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios and introduces a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe set in a new story with iconic heroes. Villains reimagined as they’ve never been seen before. The game features a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters with all-new backstories, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, and more, along with a separate roster...
- 7/28/2023
- by Stephen Nepa
- Age of the Nerd
WB Games and NetherRealm are back to playing the reveal game for fighters in Mortal Kombat 1. Ahead of the latest installment’s release this Fall, the devs have announced that Rain and Smoke are the latest playable characters joining the main roster for Mortal Kombat 1, accompanied by a new “Lin Kuei” trailer.
Said new trailer focuses on Scorpion and Sub-Zero’s struggle to establish the Lin Kuei’s purpose in Liu Kang’s new Mortal Kombat Universe, with fellow Lin Kuei member Smoke joining the fray. Also revealed in the trailer is Rain, the High Mage of Outworld who has honed his craft of water magic into a fierce weapon and now hopes to learn the realms’ darkest and most powerful sorcery.
Rain and Smoke aren’t the only kombatants joining the Mortal Kombat 1 roster, as Sektor, Cyrax, Frost, and Scorpion can all be seen in the video as new Kameo Fighters.
Said new trailer focuses on Scorpion and Sub-Zero’s struggle to establish the Lin Kuei’s purpose in Liu Kang’s new Mortal Kombat Universe, with fellow Lin Kuei member Smoke joining the fray. Also revealed in the trailer is Rain, the High Mage of Outworld who has honed his craft of water magic into a fierce weapon and now hopes to learn the realms’ darkest and most powerful sorcery.
Rain and Smoke aren’t the only kombatants joining the Mortal Kombat 1 roster, as Sektor, Cyrax, Frost, and Scorpion can all be seen in the video as new Kameo Fighters.
- 7/7/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Today, NetherRealm Studios and WB Games revealed a new trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 that focus on the Lin Kuei and the clans struggles in the new Universe created by Fire God Liu Kang. What’s amazing about this trailer is not only did it focus on the clan, it was revealed that Smoke and Rain will be returning to Mortal Kombat in full […]
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- 7/6/2023
- by Caleb Gayle
- Cinelinx
Netherrealm Studios has always been one of the more fascinating fighting game developers. They’ve always taken more creative risks than their competitors, to somewhat mixed results. Mortal Kombat was a nice return to form for the series. Then Mortal Kombat X introduced a great amount of player freedom with its variation system and sped the game up to blistering speeds, but a lot of fan-favorites were set aside for a focus on new characters such as the “Kombat Kids.” Mortal Kombat 11 introduced a gear system similar to Injustice 2 and custom variations but had a story almost entirely alienating to newcomers. So imagine my surprise that the oddly titled Mortal Kombat 1 looks to go back to the start of the timeline for a wild revisionist version of the game we know and love while introducing new gameplay mechanics that drastically alter the way we play. The result? An experience that...
- 6/29/2023
- by Reyna Cervantes
- bloody-disgusting.com
A couple weeks ago, Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid rounded out the cast of the sequel – which is apparently simply titled Mortal Kombat II. Last weekend, we saw a picture of several cast members in a restaurant together. And now Ludi Lin (who plays Liu Kang in these new films) took to Instagram to reveal that filming has officially started! He shared pictures of a clapperboard and his salad, and those can be seen at the bottom of this article.
The screenplay for Mortal Kombat II has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer on the Marvel / Disney+ series Moon Knight. Last year, Slater said that working on the project had been “really fun so far. … I’m working really closely with the director and the studios, and the game guys, and I think—I can’t say anything about the actual story, but I think they...
The screenplay for Mortal Kombat II has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer on the Marvel / Disney+ series Moon Knight. Last year, Slater said that working on the project had been “really fun so far. … I’m working really closely with the director and the studios, and the game guys, and I think—I can’t say anything about the actual story, but I think they...
- 6/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Producer James Wan revealed last night on Ig that filming is officially underway on Mortal Kombat 2, which has Simon McQuoid returning to the director’s seat from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater (“The Exorcist,” “Moon Knight”).
Martyn Ford (“The Sandman”), Desmond Chiam (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka) and Damon Herriman (House of Wax, The Nightingale) signed on a few weeks ago to play Shao Kahn, Edenian King Jerrod, Queen Sindel, and Netherrealm demon Quan Chi respectively.
It’s interesting to note that Herriman previously voiced the role of Kabal in the 2021 film.
Newcomers to the sequel also include Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Tati Gabrielle as Jade and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana.
Plot details remain scarce for the sequel, though the new cast additions continue to signal a bigger, bloodier affair packed with fatalities.
In 2021’s Mortal Kombat, ”Mma fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money,...
Martyn Ford (“The Sandman”), Desmond Chiam (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka) and Damon Herriman (House of Wax, The Nightingale) signed on a few weeks ago to play Shao Kahn, Edenian King Jerrod, Queen Sindel, and Netherrealm demon Quan Chi respectively.
It’s interesting to note that Herriman previously voiced the role of Kabal in the 2021 film.
Newcomers to the sequel also include Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Tati Gabrielle as Jade and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana.
Plot details remain scarce for the sequel, though the new cast additions continue to signal a bigger, bloodier affair packed with fatalities.
In 2021’s Mortal Kombat, ”Mma fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Mortal Kombat 2 recently started filming in Australia and producer Todd Garner shared a photo of the cast enjoying a meal. If you take a look at the photo, you’ll see Karl Urban sporting some frosted tips and a more clean-shaven face to play Johnny Cage.
New friends and old friends… pic.twitter.com/S4al4gRZ8k
— Todd Garner (@Todd_Garner) June 24, 2023
Johnny Cage is an action movie star and martial artist who first appeared in the original Mortal Kombat game released in 1992. The character didn’t appear in the recent Mortal Kombat movie, but a post-credit scene teased that he would be on his way. It was announced earlier this year that Karl Urban was in talks to play Johnny Cage. I’m excited to see the actor in costume for the first time, but I have no doubt that he’s going to knock the role out of the park.
New friends and old friends… pic.twitter.com/S4al4gRZ8k
— Todd Garner (@Todd_Garner) June 24, 2023
Johnny Cage is an action movie star and martial artist who first appeared in the original Mortal Kombat game released in 1992. The character didn’t appear in the recent Mortal Kombat movie, but a post-credit scene teased that he would be on his way. It was announced earlier this year that Karl Urban was in talks to play Johnny Cage. I’m excited to see the actor in costume for the first time, but I have no doubt that he’s going to knock the role out of the park.
- 6/26/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Welcome to My Favorite Scene! In this series, IndieWire speaks to actors behind a few of our favorite television performances about their personal-best onscreen moment and how it came together.
Daniel Radcliffe is no stranger to stunt work.
The “Harry Potter” star has racked up a fascinating filmography since graduating from the Wizarding World in 2011, from multiple Broadway musicals to TBS’s “Miracle Workers” to the Daniels’ infamous “Swiss Army Man” — all of which demand comedic versatility but have only sporadically called upon his extensive experience in blockbuster franchise action. The same was true of Eric Appel’s “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” — until one major fight scene filmed in just over four hours.
“If we were on ‘Potter,’ we might have spent a week doing that scene,” the actor told IndieWire via Zoom — to immediate laughter from Appel.
“I wish I had a week!” the director chimed in. “I...
Daniel Radcliffe is no stranger to stunt work.
The “Harry Potter” star has racked up a fascinating filmography since graduating from the Wizarding World in 2011, from multiple Broadway musicals to TBS’s “Miracle Workers” to the Daniels’ infamous “Swiss Army Man” — all of which demand comedic versatility but have only sporadically called upon his extensive experience in blockbuster franchise action. The same was true of Eric Appel’s “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” — until one major fight scene filmed in just over four hours.
“If we were on ‘Potter,’ we might have spent a week doing that scene,” the actor told IndieWire via Zoom — to immediate laughter from Appel.
“I wish I had a week!” the director chimed in. “I...
- 6/22/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is returning to the helm for the sequel that we’ll refer to as Mortal Kombat 2 until someone tells us otherwise. Filming on this follow-up is expected to begin soon (unless the writers strike causes a delay), and over the last month and a half McQuoid has been steadily building up his cast. The Boys star Karl Urban has been cast to play Johnny Cage; Adeline Rudolph (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) is set to play Princess Kitana; and Tati Gabrielle (You) is taking on the role of Jade, the friend and bodyguard of Princess Kitana. Now Deadline reports that four more actors have joined the cast, filling the roles of Outworld emperor Shao Kahn, Kahn’s wife Queen Sindel, Netherrealm demon Quan Chi, and Jerrod, who was the King of Edenia (and married to Sindel) until Edenia’s warriors lost in the Mortal Kombat tournament.
- 6/15/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The cast continues to grow for big screen sequel Mortal Kombat 2, adding four new cast members to play popular characters from the video game series.
Deadline reports today that Martyn Ford (“The Sandman”), Desmond Chiam (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka) and Damon Herriman have signed on to play Shao Kahn, Edenian King Jerrod, Queen Sindel, and Netherrealm demon Quan Chi respectively.
It’s interesting to note that Herriman previously voiced the role of Kabal in the 2021 film.
Plot details remain scarce for the sequel, though the new cast additions continue to signal a bigger, bloodier affair packed with fatalities.
In 2021’s Mortal Kombat, ”Mma fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family’s safety,...
Deadline reports today that Martyn Ford (“The Sandman”), Desmond Chiam (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka) and Damon Herriman have signed on to play Shao Kahn, Edenian King Jerrod, Queen Sindel, and Netherrealm demon Quan Chi respectively.
It’s interesting to note that Herriman previously voiced the role of Kabal in the 2021 film.
Plot details remain scarce for the sequel, though the new cast additions continue to signal a bigger, bloodier affair packed with fatalities.
In 2021’s Mortal Kombat, ”Mma fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family’s safety,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Martyn Ford (“Shao Kahn”), Desmond Chiam (“King Jerrod”), Ana Thu Nguyen (“Sindel”), and Damon Herriman (“Quan Chi”) have been cast in the sequel to New Line’s hit 2021 action adventure “Mortal Kombat” based on the blockbuster video game franchise, New Line announced on Thursday morning.
The new additions join a cast which include Karl Urban as “Johnny Cage,” Tati Gabrielle as “Jade,” and Adeline Rudolph as “Kitana.”
The returning cast from “Mortal Kombat” includes Lewis Tan as “Cole Young”; Jessica McNamee as “Sonya Blade”; Josh Lawson as “Kano”; Tadanobu Asano as “Lord Raiden”; Mehcad Brooks as “Jax”; Ludi Lin as “Liu Kang”; Chin Han as “Shang Tsung”; Joe Taslim as “Bi-Han” and “Sub-Zero”; Hiroyuki Sanada as “Hanzo Hasashi” and “Scorpion”; Max Huang as “Kung Lao.”
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‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Stages ‘Sabrina’ Reunion With Addition of Adeline Rudolph as Kitana
Simon McQuoid, who directed the 2021 film, is set to return.
The new additions join a cast which include Karl Urban as “Johnny Cage,” Tati Gabrielle as “Jade,” and Adeline Rudolph as “Kitana.”
The returning cast from “Mortal Kombat” includes Lewis Tan as “Cole Young”; Jessica McNamee as “Sonya Blade”; Josh Lawson as “Kano”; Tadanobu Asano as “Lord Raiden”; Mehcad Brooks as “Jax”; Ludi Lin as “Liu Kang”; Chin Han as “Shang Tsung”; Joe Taslim as “Bi-Han” and “Sub-Zero”; Hiroyuki Sanada as “Hanzo Hasashi” and “Scorpion”; Max Huang as “Kung Lao.”
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‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Stages ‘Sabrina’ Reunion With Addition of Adeline Rudolph as Kitana
Simon McQuoid, who directed the 2021 film, is set to return.
- 6/15/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Martyn Ford, Desmond Chiam, Ana Thu Nguyen and Damon Herriman have stepped into the ring for New Line’s face-crunching sequel to 2021’s Mortal Kombat.
At the same time, New Line has closed a slew of deals bringing back members of that first installment, including Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade and Josh Lawson as Kano.
Also returning are Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han and Sub-Zero, Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion, and Max Huang as Kung Lao.
The actors join Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, and Tati Gabrielle, who have marquee roles in the sequel that is being helmed by Simon McQuoid, who directed the previous movie based on the video game franchise.
Written by Jeremy Slater, the sequel continues the story of a group of ragtag fighters,...
At the same time, New Line has closed a slew of deals bringing back members of that first installment, including Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade and Josh Lawson as Kano.
Also returning are Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han and Sub-Zero, Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion, and Max Huang as Kung Lao.
The actors join Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, and Tati Gabrielle, who have marquee roles in the sequel that is being helmed by Simon McQuoid, who directed the previous movie based on the video game franchise.
Written by Jeremy Slater, the sequel continues the story of a group of ragtag fighters,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New Line has rounded out its cast for Mortal Kombat 2, with Martyn Ford (Red Sonja), Desmond Chiam (Joy Ride), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka) and Damon Herriman (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) coming aboard for roles.
Ford will play villainous Outworld emperor Shao Kahn, with Chiam as Edenian King Jerrod, Nguyen as Queen Sindel and Herriman as Netherrealm demon Quan Chi.
New Line’s latest follows up its hit 2021 action adventure Mortal Kombat, based on the blockbuster video game franchise created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, which was released simultaneously in theaters and on the platform now known as Max in April 2021. Amidst an industry hit hard by Covid, the original opened at number one at the box office and went on to gross over $84M worldwide theatrically, also coming in as one of the most-watched titles in Max’s history.
While Mortal Kombat followed Mma fighter Cole Young...
Ford will play villainous Outworld emperor Shao Kahn, with Chiam as Edenian King Jerrod, Nguyen as Queen Sindel and Herriman as Netherrealm demon Quan Chi.
New Line’s latest follows up its hit 2021 action adventure Mortal Kombat, based on the blockbuster video game franchise created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, which was released simultaneously in theaters and on the platform now known as Max in April 2021. Amidst an industry hit hard by Covid, the original opened at number one at the box office and went on to gross over $84M worldwide theatrically, also coming in as one of the most-watched titles in Max’s history.
While Mortal Kombat followed Mma fighter Cole Young...
- 6/15/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Summer Game Fest kicked off in a big way with the first extended gameplay reveal for Mortal Kombat 1. Featuring a selection of the fighters available for the newest entry, we also get a glimpse at the new Kameo Fighters, and of course, the over-the-top fatalities.
The gameplay trailer provides a fresh look at several legendary fighters, along with narrative hints about their backgrounds that offer a glimpse into what the Mortal Kombat 1 story holds. Liu Kang has restarted history by crafting a New Era for the sake of peace, while Mileena, twin sister of Kitana and rightful heir to Outworld’s throne, has been infected by a dreaded and lethal disease. Lin Kuei warriors and brothers Scorpion and Sub-Zero fight for the future of the clan, while Earthrealm champions Raiden and Kung Lao fight for family and honor. Johnny Cage, who is more concerned with staying relevant in the eyes of his fans,...
The gameplay trailer provides a fresh look at several legendary fighters, along with narrative hints about their backgrounds that offer a glimpse into what the Mortal Kombat 1 story holds. Liu Kang has restarted history by crafting a New Era for the sake of peace, while Mileena, twin sister of Kitana and rightful heir to Outworld’s throne, has been infected by a dreaded and lethal disease. Lin Kuei warriors and brothers Scorpion and Sub-Zero fight for the future of the clan, while Earthrealm champions Raiden and Kung Lao fight for family and honor. Johnny Cage, who is more concerned with staying relevant in the eyes of his fans,...
- 6/8/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
It has been three decades in the making, but Jean-Claude Van Damme will finally be appearing in the Mortal Kombat franchise, as series staple Johnny Cage will get a skin based on the Muscles from Brussels.
As per the official Mortal Kombat 1 website, the game’s Kombat Pack expansion will feature “a Johnny Cage character skin with the likeness of famed actor and martial artist, Jean-Claude Van Damme (available at launch).” And yes, pre-orders are now live for those who want to experience Jcvd do a split and punch Shang Tsung in the groin.
The upcoming Mortal Kombat game including Jean-Claude Van Damme is a full circle moment for both the series and the actor, as creators Ed Boon and John Tobias were partly inspired by 1988’s Bloodsport, with Johnny Cage being modeled directly after Frank Dux. Midway’s plan was actually to base the game around Jcvd but couldn...
As per the official Mortal Kombat 1 website, the game’s Kombat Pack expansion will feature “a Johnny Cage character skin with the likeness of famed actor and martial artist, Jean-Claude Van Damme (available at launch).” And yes, pre-orders are now live for those who want to experience Jcvd do a split and punch Shang Tsung in the groin.
The upcoming Mortal Kombat game including Jean-Claude Van Damme is a full circle moment for both the series and the actor, as creators Ed Boon and John Tobias were partly inspired by 1988’s Bloodsport, with Johnny Cage being modeled directly after Frank Dux. Midway’s plan was actually to base the game around Jcvd but couldn...
- 5/19/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Fighting game fans are eating well right now. We are weeks away from Street Fighter VI being released. Tekken 8 is coming out sometime soon. King of Fighters Xv and Guilty Gear Strive are still cranking out Dlc. We even have new installments of Fatal Fury and Under Night on the horizon. Adding to the pile is the recently released trailer for Mortal Kombat 12, which is coming out on September 19!
Of course, the thing of it is that the game is actually called Mortal Kombat 1. They hinted as much with the teaser trailers, one of which included the hand on a clock skipping the 12 and going straight to the 1. So what does this confusing choice even mean? I mean, it was bad enough when the ninth game was called “Mortal Kombat.” Now they have to throw this at us?
Then again, fans of Mortal Kombat 11 knew this was in the cards...
Of course, the thing of it is that the game is actually called Mortal Kombat 1. They hinted as much with the teaser trailers, one of which included the hand on a clock skipping the 12 and going straight to the 1. So what does this confusing choice even mean? I mean, it was bad enough when the ninth game was called “Mortal Kombat.” Now they have to throw this at us?
Then again, fans of Mortal Kombat 11 knew this was in the cards...
- 5/19/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Ed Boon and NetherRealm are taking Mortal Kombat back to the start once again. After much speculation, Mortal Kombat 1 has been announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and even the Nintendo Switch for a September 19, 2023 release for $69.99.
Pre-orders will go live tomorrow, May 19 @ 10:00am Pt. Those who spring for the pre-orders receive Shang Tsung as a playable character, while PlayStation and Xbox players will also receive Beta access that’s coming in August.
According to the official site, Mortal Kombat 1 will “introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe” that has been ushered in by Fire God Liu Kang, that will feature reimagined versions of iconic characters, along with a new fighting system, game modes, “bone krushing finishing moves”, and more.
As for who’s in the game this time, so far the only kombatants announced are Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao,...
Pre-orders will go live tomorrow, May 19 @ 10:00am Pt. Those who spring for the pre-orders receive Shang Tsung as a playable character, while PlayStation and Xbox players will also receive Beta access that’s coming in August.
According to the official site, Mortal Kombat 1 will “introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe” that has been ushered in by Fire God Liu Kang, that will feature reimagined versions of iconic characters, along with a new fighting system, game modes, “bone krushing finishing moves”, and more.
As for who’s in the game this time, so far the only kombatants announced are Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
A sequel to the Mortal Kombat movie from 2021 is on the way, and The Wrap reports tonight that Karl Urban (“The Boys”) is in final talks to join the cast as Johnny Cage.
The Wrap reminds, “Johnny Cage was introduced in the first Mortal Kombat arcade game in 1992. Johnny Cage is depicted as an action movie star with an extensive martial arts background. He is often characterized as a swashbuckling, Hollywood fighting movie star who places great importance on his image and consistently behaves in a cool manner.”
The star of Amazon’s hit series “The Boys,” Karl Urban turns 50 years old next month, so this particular take on the classic Mortal Kombat character is sure to be different than expected. Many fans had been lobbying for WWE superstar The Miz to play Cage in the upcoming sequel, but Urban’s casting will bring a whole new facet to the character.
The Wrap reminds, “Johnny Cage was introduced in the first Mortal Kombat arcade game in 1992. Johnny Cage is depicted as an action movie star with an extensive martial arts background. He is often characterized as a swashbuckling, Hollywood fighting movie star who places great importance on his image and consistently behaves in a cool manner.”
The star of Amazon’s hit series “The Boys,” Karl Urban turns 50 years old next month, so this particular take on the classic Mortal Kombat character is sure to be different than expected. Many fans had been lobbying for WWE superstar The Miz to play Cage in the upcoming sequel, but Urban’s casting will bring a whole new facet to the character.
- 5/4/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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