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Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat is a multimedia franchise conceived by Ed Boon and John Tobias and began with the release of the original Mortal Kombat fighting game in arcades in 1992. The story centers around the eternal battle between Earthrealm and Outworld. To determine the fate of the realms, a deadly tournament is held between the best warriors of each world, with Earthrealm fighting solely to protect their freedom. The series has expanded to include various films, television series, and a long list of mainline and spin-off games that all revolve around the core of the Mortal Kombat tournament premise.

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Ludi Lin's Liu Kang looking intensely while creating a flame from his hands in Mortal Kombat II

Mortal Kombat Movies New Vs Old: 10 Things That Are Completely Different

Hiroyuki Sanada's Scorpion standing in front of Karl Urban's Johnny and Josh Lawson's Kano looking up at something in the Netherrealm in Mortal Kombat II

Mortal Kombat II Is Just Days Away From Obliterating A 31-Year Franchise Record

Karl Uban's Johnny Cage looking stern in a fight pose with Ludi Lin's Liu Kang, Mehcad Brooks' Jax and Jessica McNamee's Sonya behind him in Mortal Kombat II

Mortal Kombat III Plans To Bring Back Original Star With A New Character

Adeline Rudolph's Kitana holding one of her bladed fans at the ready in Mortal Kombat II

Kitana Star Wants Mortal Kombat III To Tie Back To A Sisterhood Storyline Despite A Character's Death

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Mortal Kombat
Created by
Ed Boon, John Tobias
First Film
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Cast
Robin Shou, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Bridgette Wilson, Talisa Soto, Christopher Lambert, Linden Ashby, Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada
TV Show(s)
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm, Mortal Kombat: Conquest, Mortal Kombat: Legacy
Movie(s)
Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms, Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind, Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match

Character(s)
Liu Kang, Thunder God Raiden, Johnny Cage, Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Kung Lao, Sonya Blade, Jackson "Jax" Briggs, Kitana, Kano, Mileena, Noob Saibot, Elder God Shinnok, Goro, Kabal

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Karl Urban as Johnny Cage wearing sunglasses on a faux movie poster from Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II Box Office Surges Past The Previous Installment's Entire Run In Just 10 Days
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After just two weekends, the video game movie Mortal Kombat II rushes past the all-time worldwide box office gross of its 2021 predecessor.

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Karl Urban as Johnny Cage pushing sunglasses up with his middle finger in Mortal Kombat II
The Mortal Kombat Movie Franchise Needs To Fix Its Fatality Problem
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Mortal Kombat II improves on the 2021 movie in every way, but it continues the live-action saga's weird shyness about the game's fatalities.

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Kenshi holding his sword in front of a portal like background in Mortal Kombat 1
The 5 Biggest Characters Still Missing After Mortal Kombat 2, Ranked
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The new Mortal Kombat films feature an impressive cast of fan-favorite fighters, but many others deserve to appear in future projects.

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Cole Young in Mortal Kombat 2 with his Arcana armor
Cole Young Star Teases Potential Recasting In Mortal Kombat III Following Player's Brutal Fate
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Cole Young actor Lewis Tan teases his potential recasting in Mortal Kombat III following his character's brutal fate in the second film.

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Mortal Kombat: Jade Officially Announced For April 2027

Mortal Kombat's iconic Jade is making an official return in 2027, and fans of the epic franchise will want to mark their calendars.

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Noob Saibot staring with blank eyes in Mortal Kombat 2
Mortal Kombat II Mythology Explained: Tournament Rules, Amulet of Shinnok & More
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Mortal Kombat II tells a great story, but it also delves into some complex lore that the games are known for without much explanation.

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Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden staring forward with glowing eyes in Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II Global Box Office Debut Falls Almost $20 Million Short Of Projections
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Despite a solid domestic debut, Mortal Kombat II underperforms internationally, falling significantly below its early global projections.

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Lewis Tan as Cole Young holding up a glowing hand in Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II Is Putting Up A Good Fight, But Won’t Be The Box Office Champion (Top 5 Update)
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The new release action movie Mortal Kombat II is expected to turn out a solid performance in its debut weekend, but it might not take No. 1.

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Max Huang As Kung Lao Poised To Fight In Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II: 17 Easter Eggs, References And Cameos Explained
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Mortal Kombat II builds on the story from the 2021 movie and is packed full of great references to the games and Easter eggs you may have missed.

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Johnny Cage in a fighting stance as Liu Kang, Jax and Sonya look on in Mortal Kombat II
When Will Mortal Kombat II Be Released On HBO Max?
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Mortal Kombat II is now out in theaters worldwide, but what about its streaming release on HBO Max? Here's a data-driven projection date.

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Johnny Cage makes an intense grimace in Mortal Kombat 2
Mortal Kombat 2 Ending Explained: Who Dies & How It Sets Up A Third Movie
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Mortal Kombat II features its fair share of fatalities among both the heroes and villains. It also leaves plenty of avenues for a sequel.

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Shao Kahn wearing his mask in close-up in Mortal Kombat II
How Mortal Kombat 2 Gives Iconic Villain More Depth Than Previous Adaptations Explained By Star
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EXCLUSIVE: Actor Marytn Ford explains how his version of Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat II is different than previous renditions of the character.

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Hiroyuki Sanada's Scorpion standing in front of Karl Urban's Johnny and Josh Lawson's Kano looking up at something in the Netherrealm in Mortal Kombat II
How Mortal Kombat 2 Is Built On Fan Feedback Explained By Director & Cast
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Simon McQuoid and his star-studded Mortal Kombat 2 cast talk the highly-anticipated action sequel and how it was built on fan feedback.

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Kitana brandishing her blade fans against Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat 2 Fixes One Of The First Movie's Biggest Complaints, Promises Director
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EXCLUSIVE: Director Simon McQuoid reveals he heard a major complaint about 2021’s Mortal Kombat film and vowed to make a course correction.

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Johnny Cage makes an intense grimace in Mortal Kombat 2
Mortal Kombat 2 Breaks All-Time Franchise Rotten Tomatoes Record With Audience Score Debut
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Karl Urban's Mortal Kombat 2 has now broken another Rotten Tomatoes record for the hit action franchise with the sequel's audience score debut.

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Josh Lawson's Kano wearing black sleeveless t-shirt and standing out in a desert in Mortal Kombat movie
Kano's Mortal Kombat 2 Return Was Driven By 1 Key Factor, Reveals Star
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Exclusive: Mortal Kombat 2's Josh Lawson revealed the key factor that led to the antagonistic Kano being brought back for the sequel.

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A Mortal Kombat II character aiming their arms at Johnny Cage
Mortal Kombat II Rotten Tomatoes Score Officially Breaks All-Time Franchise Record By Miles
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The first reviews of the upcoming Mortal Kombat II are in, and the Rotten Tomatoes score officially sets an all-time franchise record by miles.

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Baraka in Mortal Kombat 2
In Just 4 Days, Warner Bros' Next Big Blockbuster Fantasy Action Thriller Officially Releases
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Warner Bros. has hade some major blockbuster hits over the years, and a fantasy action thriller sequel coming this week is poised to be the next.

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Johnny Cage makes an intense grimace in Mortal Kombat 2
Mortal Kombat II Cast Reveals Brutal Training That Led One Star To Break Down In Tears
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The upcoming film Mortal Kombat II involved a grueling training process that led to tears being shed, which the cast is now opening up about.

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Hooded character pulls out a sword in Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat 2 First Reactions Are In
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Mortal Kombat II is already making headlines, as the long-awaited sequel finally has first reactions, and fans are going to want to pay attention.

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