Mortal Kombat movie earns a sequel, trailer out

'Mortal Kombat 2' in Development From 'Moon Knight' Writer Jeremy Slater
BY HILARY REMLEYPUBLISHED 8 HOURS AGO
Will the champions finally make it to the tournament?

Image via New Line Cinema
It looks like there is more Mortal Kombat in store, according to a new Deadline exclusive report. A sequel has been announced as being in development after the first film in the rebooted franchise premiered last year in both theaters and on HBO Max, becoming one of the biggest feature releases on the streaming service. The films, including the newly-announced sequel, are based on the explosively successful video game franchise.

Jeremy Slater has been hired to write the sequel, having previously served as head writer on the upcoming Marvel Disney+ project Moon Knight, the TV series that is set to star Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and the late Gaspard Ulliel, who recently died following a skiing accident. In addition to that forthcoming project, Slater previously scripted the Netflix/21 Laps film Uprising from director Travis Knight and an adaptation of Stephen King’s The Tommyknockers for producer James Wan. He also developed the small-screen adaptation of The Umbrella Academy for Netflix and served as creator and co-showrunner of FOX series The Exorcist.


The Mortal Kombat films are based on the video game franchise of the same name, which was originally created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. The 1995 film adaptation of the games, Mortal Kombat, was a commercial success, while its sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation was significantly less so, and both received mixed to negative reviews upon release. However, both films have garnered a cult audience both for their over-the-top action sequences and scene-chewing dialogue.

Image via Warner Bros.
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With dramatic dialogue, dynamic action and violence, and an inescapably camp sensibility, the 2021 remake fit well into the franchise's legacy when it was released simultaneously to theaters and on HBO Max in April. The film received a mixed critical reception, but was a huge success with audiences, especially from its streaming release. The film was directed by Simon McQuoid, who also produced with Todd Garner, E. Bennett Walsh, and James Wan. Mortal Kombat followed an MMA fighter on a mission to seek out Earth’s best fighters and help them face off against the warriors of the realm known as the Outworld, battling it out for the fate of the universe.


The first film starred Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin, Hiroyuki Sanada, Max Huang, Sisi Stringer, and Mehcad Brooks, among others. No announcements have been made regarding the cast of the sequel, and no plot details have yet been released. The release date for the sequel film is yet unknown. However, if you have a hankering to catch up on the action of the first film before the sequel is released, you can catch Mortal Kombat on HBO Max.
 
'Mortal Kombat 2' in Development From 'Moon Knight' Writer Jeremy Slater
BY HILARY REMLEYPUBLISHED 8 HOURS AGO
Will the champions finally make it to the tournament?

Image via New Line Cinema
It looks like there is more Mortal Kombat in store, according to a new Deadline exclusive report. A sequel has been announced as being in development after the first film in the rebooted franchise premiered last year in both theaters and on HBO Max, becoming one of the biggest feature releases on the streaming service. The films, including the newly-announced sequel, are based on the explosively successful video game franchise.

Jeremy Slater has been hired to write the sequel, having previously served as head writer on the upcoming Marvel Disney+ project Moon Knight, the TV series that is set to star Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and the late Gaspard Ulliel, who recently died following a skiing accident. In addition to that forthcoming project, Slater previously scripted the Netflix/21 Laps film Uprising from director Travis Knight and an adaptation of Stephen King’s The Tommyknockers for producer James Wan. He also developed the small-screen adaptation of The Umbrella Academy for Netflix and served as creator and co-showrunner of FOX series The Exorcist.


The Mortal Kombat films are based on the video game franchise of the same name, which was originally created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. The 1995 film adaptation of the games, Mortal Kombat, was a commercial success, while its sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation was significantly less so, and both received mixed to negative reviews upon release. However, both films have garnered a cult audience both for their over-the-top action sequences and scene-chewing dialogue.

Image via Warner Bros.
RELATED:'Red One': Chris Evans To Star Opposite Dwayne Johnson In Holiday Action Film

With dramatic dialogue, dynamic action and violence, and an inescapably camp sensibility, the 2021 remake fit well into the franchise's legacy when it was released simultaneously to theaters and on HBO Max in April. The film received a mixed critical reception, but was a huge success with audiences, especially from its streaming release. The film was directed by Simon McQuoid, who also produced with Todd Garner, E. Bennett Walsh, and James Wan. Mortal Kombat followed an MMA fighter on a mission to seek out Earth’s best fighters and help them face off against the warriors of the realm known as the Outworld, battling it out for the fate of the universe.


The first film starred Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin, Hiroyuki Sanada, Max Huang, Sisi Stringer, and Mehcad Brooks, among others. No announcements have been made regarding the cast of the sequel, and no plot details have yet been released. The release date for the sequel film is yet unknown. However, if you have a hankering to catch up on the action of the first film before the sequel is released, you can catch Mortal Kombat on HBO Max.

That last one was a trash script

Good luck to him.
 
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'Mortal Kombat 2' in Development From 'Moon Knight' Writer Jeremy Slater
BY HILARY REMLEYPUBLISHED 8 HOURS AGO
Will the champions finally make it to the tournament?

Image via New Line Cinema
It looks like there is more Mortal Kombat in store, according to a new Deadline exclusive report. A sequel has been announced as being in development after the first film in the rebooted franchise premiered last year in both theaters and on HBO Max, becoming one of the biggest feature releases on the streaming service. The films, including the newly-announced sequel, are based on the explosively successful video game franchise.

Jeremy Slater has been hired to write the sequel, having previously served as head writer on the upcoming Marvel Disney+ project Moon Knight, the TV series that is set to star Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and the late Gaspard Ulliel, who recently died following a skiing accident. In addition to that forthcoming project, Slater previously scripted the Netflix/21 Laps film Uprising from director Travis Knight and an adaptation of Stephen King’s The Tommyknockers for producer James Wan. He also developed the small-screen adaptation of The Umbrella Academy for Netflix and served as creator and co-showrunner of FOX series The Exorcist.


The Mortal Kombat films are based on the video game franchise of the same name, which was originally created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. The 1995 film adaptation of the games, Mortal Kombat, was a commercial success, while its sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation was significantly less so, and both received mixed to negative reviews upon release. However, both films have garnered a cult audience both for their over-the-top action sequences and scene-chewing dialogue.

Image via Warner Bros.
RELATED:'Red One': Chris Evans To Star Opposite Dwayne Johnson In Holiday Action Film

With dramatic dialogue, dynamic action and violence, and an inescapably camp sensibility, the 2021 remake fit well into the franchise's legacy when it was released simultaneously to theaters and on HBO Max in April. The film received a mixed critical reception, but was a huge success with audiences, especially from its streaming release. The film was directed by Simon McQuoid, who also produced with Todd Garner, E. Bennett Walsh, and James Wan. Mortal Kombat followed an MMA fighter on a mission to seek out Earth’s best fighters and help them face off against the warriors of the realm known as the Outworld, battling it out for the fate of the universe.


The first film starred Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin, Hiroyuki Sanada, Max Huang, Sisi Stringer, and Mehcad Brooks, among others. No announcements have been made regarding the cast of the sequel, and no plot details have yet been released. The release date for the sequel film is yet unknown. However, if you have a hankering to catch up on the action of the first film before the sequel is released, you can catch Mortal Kombat on HBO Max.

This was a real interesting experiment

It got a much bigger and positive response with a HBO MAX release

If it had went straight to theatres pandemic or not it would not have done as well.

These execs have to figure out how to properly distribute these properties

Because with this new landscape a win is being redefined.
 
This was a real interesting experiment

It got a much bigger and positive response with a HBO MAX release

If it had went straight to theatres pandemic or not it would not have done as well.

These execs have to figure out how to properly distribute these properties

Because with this new landscape a win is being redefined.
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I didn't even watch the first (remake) movie in its entirety. I skimmed through it, on my phone, and skipped past most of the fights.

Why is is so difficult to translate this to the big screen? The original MK film was perfect (for its time) in capturing the feel of the first two games....minus the shitty dated CGI and CAC Raiden.
 
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