Video game movies for cinema have taken a path of success, and we have seen that recently with the film Super Mario Bros.both of Sonic, Gran Turismo, Detective Pikachu, among others that have managed to gain a fan base who demand wholesale sequels. In fact, a new adaptation of Mortal Kombat not many years ago, and it went well to the point that Warner Bros. Discovery he had no choice but to confirm the second part.
After some time there is finally new news about this film, and the producers of this film have confirmed that the next October 24, 2025 It will be the right day for fans of the fighting franchise to return to movie theaters to witness new fights and characters. This is consistent with the renewal of the brand, given that it was launched less than a year ago. Mortal Kombat 1the last game that will incorporate DLC content throughout this 2024.
Here is the synopsis of the film that we saw in 2021:
The story follows Cole Young, a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who is unaware of his lineage and the importance of the strange dragon symbol he was born with. Unbeknownst to him, Cole is one of the champions chosen to defend Earth in an ancient tournament known as “Mortal Kombat.”
Cole becomes the target of Sub-Zero, a formidable assassin from Outworld who has been sent by the sorcerer Shang Tsung to eliminate Earthrealm’s champions before they can compete in the tournament. In his search for answers and protection for his family, Cole joins a group of fighters who also bear the mark of the dragon: Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Sonya Blade and Jax.
Guided by the mysterious and powerful Lord Raiden, the champions must train to unlock their latent abilities and prepare to face the powerful warriors of Outworld. As the final confrontation approaches, Cole and his allies must learn to work together to survive and prevent Shang Tsung and his henchmen from conquering Earthrealm.
The film is known for its intense fight sequences, stunning visuals, and the inclusion of many iconic video game characters, such as Scorpion, Kano, Mileena, and others. “Mortal Kombat” offers a combination of action, martial arts and supernatural elements, providing an entertaining experience for both fans of the franchise and new viewers.
Regarding the little technical information of this sequel, the director Simon McQuoid is back, with a script that will be written by the same writer from Moon Knight, Jeremy Slater. The currently confirmed cast includes Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Damon Herriman, Tati Gabrielle, Martyn Ford, Chin Han, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanadat.
Remember that the first movie can be seen on services such as MAX.
Via: IGN
Author’s note: I haven’t been able to see the first tape yet but they mention that it is quite acceptable. So we will have to keep an eye on it in the coming months within streaming.
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