Simon McQuoid’s 2021 feature directorial debut with the martial arts fantasy film Mortal Kombat has certainly created a splash among fans but it was far from having an impressive box office gross. Still, New Line Cinema alongside Atomic Monster and Broken Road Productions is bringing a sequel to the first movie with Warner Brothers distributing the movie.
Sisi Stringer as Mileena in Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat 2 hype is quite promising as the movie will bring back the essence of the action-adventure fighting video game series, Mortal Kombat. However, fans have one subtle demand for the studio asking the makers not to repeat one critical mistake in the sequel of the action movie.
Mortal Kombat 2 Will Be “Way Bigger” Hiroyuki Sanada in Mortal Kombat
The preparation of the movie following the announcement has been long, perhaps, this time Warner Brothers are expecting more appealing sequences embedded into the narrative.
Sisi Stringer as Mileena in Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat 2 hype is quite promising as the movie will bring back the essence of the action-adventure fighting video game series, Mortal Kombat. However, fans have one subtle demand for the studio asking the makers not to repeat one critical mistake in the sequel of the action movie.
Mortal Kombat 2 Will Be “Way Bigger” Hiroyuki Sanada in Mortal Kombat
The preparation of the movie following the announcement has been long, perhaps, this time Warner Brothers are expecting more appealing sequences embedded into the narrative.
- 5/15/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
DC Studios is wasting no time in setting a release date for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow now that the movie has found its director.
The high-profile movie will fly into cinemas on June 26, 2026, DC and Warner Bros. announced Tuesday. It is the second film to receive a release date since James Gunn and Peter Safran were brought in to overhaul DC under the new banner DC Studios. The first was Superman, which Gunn is currently shooting for a July 2025 release date.
Flimmaker Craig Gillespie was tapped by Gunn and Safran to shepherd Supergirl, which stars Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon). She’ll play Superman’s Kara Zor-El, the cousin of Superman. The feature film, from a script by Ana Nogueira, is inspired by the Tom King and Bilquis Evely comic, and will depart from the earnest take on the character seen on the CW Supergirl series.
The plan is...
The high-profile movie will fly into cinemas on June 26, 2026, DC and Warner Bros. announced Tuesday. It is the second film to receive a release date since James Gunn and Peter Safran were brought in to overhaul DC under the new banner DC Studios. The first was Superman, which Gunn is currently shooting for a July 2025 release date.
Flimmaker Craig Gillespie was tapped by Gunn and Safran to shepherd Supergirl, which stars Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon). She’ll play Superman’s Kara Zor-El, the cousin of Superman. The feature film, from a script by Ana Nogueira, is inspired by the Tom King and Bilquis Evely comic, and will depart from the earnest take on the character seen on the CW Supergirl series.
The plan is...
- 5/14/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros is filling out the 2025, 2026 calendar and beyond. Today, the Burbank, CA studio announced that New Line Cinema’s Mortal Kombat 2 will hit cinemas on Oct. 24, 2025 in Imax, while Drew Hancock’s Companion will kick off on Jan. 10, 2025, also in Imax.
The Jeremy Slater written, Simon McQuoid directed Mortal Kombat 2 comes in the wake of the first film, which was released in 2021 as theaters were reopening, and in day-and-date theatrical plan with streaming service HBO Max. Mortal Kombat opened to $23.3M stateside and ended its run at $42.3M domestic, $84.4M WW. Pic stars Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Damon Herriman, Tati Gabrielle, Martyn Ford, with Chin Han, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada. Producers are Todd Garner, James Wan, Simon McQuoid, E. Bennett Walsh, Toby Emmerich. The movie, natch, is based on the videogame by Ed Boon and John Tobias.
The Jeremy Slater written, Simon McQuoid directed Mortal Kombat 2 comes in the wake of the first film, which was released in 2021 as theaters were reopening, and in day-and-date theatrical plan with streaming service HBO Max. Mortal Kombat opened to $23.3M stateside and ended its run at $42.3M domestic, $84.4M WW. Pic stars Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Damon Herriman, Tati Gabrielle, Martyn Ford, with Chin Han, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada. Producers are Todd Garner, James Wan, Simon McQuoid, E. Bennett Walsh, Toby Emmerich. The movie, natch, is based on the videogame by Ed Boon and John Tobias.
- 5/14/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. is aiming for a flawless victory, dating “Mortal Kombat 2” for an IMAX release on Oct. 24, 2025.
The New Line sequel, first announced in January 2022, will be written by Jeremy Slater, best known for the Disney Plus Marvel series “Moon Knight.” Simon McQuoid, who directed “Mortal Kombat,” returns to direct the follow-up. Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Damon Herriman, Tati Gabrielle Martyn Ford, Max Huang and Ana Thu Nguyen star, with Chin Han, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada. Todd Garner, James Wan, Simon McQuoid, E. Bennett Walsh and Toby Emmerich are producing.
The first “Mortal Kombat,” a martial arts-inspired adaptation of the popular video game created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, opened in theaters and on HBO Max in April 2021, earning $42 million domestically and $83 million worldwide.
In a 2021 interview with Variety, McQuoid hinted at characters he’d...
The New Line sequel, first announced in January 2022, will be written by Jeremy Slater, best known for the Disney Plus Marvel series “Moon Knight.” Simon McQuoid, who directed “Mortal Kombat,” returns to direct the follow-up. Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Damon Herriman, Tati Gabrielle Martyn Ford, Max Huang and Ana Thu Nguyen star, with Chin Han, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada. Todd Garner, James Wan, Simon McQuoid, E. Bennett Walsh and Toby Emmerich are producing.
The first “Mortal Kombat,” a martial arts-inspired adaptation of the popular video game created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, opened in theaters and on HBO Max in April 2021, earning $42 million domestically and $83 million worldwide.
In a 2021 interview with Variety, McQuoid hinted at characters he’d...
- 5/14/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Not Like Us is making all the way up on Billboard as it continues to outpace its competition as the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar escalates. It is likely that Lamar’s diss track will make it to the top, the only problem remains: which one? Writers of the popular American entertainment magazine have the same question.
The diss track aimed at the Canadian rapper also shattered one of the records on Spotify. The song dethroned Girls Wants Girls, which had the most hip-hop song streams in a single day. As of now, the track holds over 28 million views on video sharing platform YouTube.
Kendrick Lamar is Taking on the Mantle of One Fine Fighter
Kendrick Lamar stepped up as Kung Lao in the new mod.
The beef between the two rappers is well publicized at this point, but there’s seemingly always a new angle and a new reason behind another diss track.
The diss track aimed at the Canadian rapper also shattered one of the records on Spotify. The song dethroned Girls Wants Girls, which had the most hip-hop song streams in a single day. As of now, the track holds over 28 million views on video sharing platform YouTube.
Kendrick Lamar is Taking on the Mantle of One Fine Fighter
Kendrick Lamar stepped up as Kung Lao in the new mod.
The beef between the two rappers is well publicized at this point, but there’s seemingly always a new angle and a new reason behind another diss track.
- 5/9/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- 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
When you’re reminded of that milk-drinking scene from The Boys, you know you’re in for something special. While it’s not the official trailer for Homelander’s arrival in Mortal Kombat 1, NetherRealm is giving us a taste (sorry) of what to expect in the very near future, including the (somewhat) official reveal that Ferra (sans Torr) will be a Kameo Fighter.
Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon had actually teased Ferra joining Mortal Kombat 1 a few days ago on X in his usual cheeky way.
As for Homelander, we’re not given any footage of him in action, although we do get what appear to be his fatalities. As you might expect (as was the case with Omni-Man), the fatalities call back to various scenes from The Boys. No official date has been announced for Homelander’s arrival in Mortal Kombat 1, but those who purchased the Kombat Pack will...
Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon had actually teased Ferra joining Mortal Kombat 1 a few days ago on X in his usual cheeky way.
As for Homelander, we’re not given any footage of him in action, although we do get what appear to be his fatalities. As you might expect (as was the case with Omni-Man), the fatalities call back to various scenes from The Boys. No official date has been announced for Homelander’s arrival in Mortal Kombat 1, but those who purchased the Kombat Pack will...
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Pierce Brosnan making his debut in the superhero world was not something had expected. Yet as fate would have it, the actor soon became probably the best part of Dwayne Johnson’s failed superhero venture, Black Adam. Starring as Dr. Fate aka Kent Nelson, Brosnan did an impeccable job and fans have been wanting to see more of him despite his grand sacrifice in the film.
Pierce Brosnan in Tomorrow Never Dies
While James Gunn and Peter Safran bringing one of DC’s oldest comic characters back to the screen seems like a distant dream, Brosnan can make his return to the world of superheroes elsewhere. And if his recent appearance is to be taken into consideration, Brosnan would look incredible as MCU’s Magneto.
Pierce Brosnan Would Be Perfect For MCU’s Magneto
Pierce Brosnan as Dr Fate in Black Adam
Pierce Brosnan is an incredible actor with some extraordinary talents.
Pierce Brosnan in Tomorrow Never Dies
While James Gunn and Peter Safran bringing one of DC’s oldest comic characters back to the screen seems like a distant dream, Brosnan can make his return to the world of superheroes elsewhere. And if his recent appearance is to be taken into consideration, Brosnan would look incredible as MCU’s Magneto.
Pierce Brosnan Would Be Perfect For MCU’s Magneto
Pierce Brosnan as Dr Fate in Black Adam
Pierce Brosnan is an incredible actor with some extraordinary talents.
- 4/28/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The Dcu has been slowly morphing into James Gunn’s vision, one project at a time. Although many questioned his authority as the co-ceo when it was initially announced, he has been proving himself to be worthy through his plan for the franchise. One could say that the filmmaker is being extensively deliberate with the projects he greenlights and those he doesn’t.
Viola Davis as Amanda Waller
The perfect example of this would be the hit series, Peacemaker. Where many would assume that the decision for a second season was an easy one for Gunn, with the success that the series saw, the truth is something entirely different.
SUGGESTEDJames Gunn Confirms John Cena’s Peacemaker Season 1 is as Invisible to the Dcu as Him
It seems that Gunn and Cena were quite conflicted when deciding if the 2022 series should get another season.
James Gunn and John Cena Had Doubts...
Viola Davis as Amanda Waller
The perfect example of this would be the hit series, Peacemaker. Where many would assume that the decision for a second season was an easy one for Gunn, with the success that the series saw, the truth is something entirely different.
SUGGESTEDJames Gunn Confirms John Cena’s Peacemaker Season 1 is as Invisible to the Dcu as Him
It seems that Gunn and Cena were quite conflicted when deciding if the 2022 series should get another season.
James Gunn and John Cena Had Doubts...
- 4/14/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
As the co-ceo of DC Studios and an exceptionally talented filmmaker, it is only natural that James Gunn is a busy man. On top of his bureaucratic duties, he is actively directing important projects in the DC Universe. Since its announcement, fans have been extremely excited for Superman: Legacy, especially because Gunn is heading the project.
Superman: Legacy is scheduled for July 2025 release (PC: DC)
The shooting for the movie has been going on for quite some time, and it is safe to assume that the filmmaker has his hands full with it.
SUGGESTEDJames Gunn Confirms John Cena’s Peacemaker Season 1 is as Invisible to the Dcu as Him
It is perhaps because of this that fans were concerned to find out that Gunn has also begun working on the second season of Peacemaker. Many fans are hoping that he isn’t stretching himself too thin, much like the President of Marvel Studios,...
Superman: Legacy is scheduled for July 2025 release (PC: DC)
The shooting for the movie has been going on for quite some time, and it is safe to assume that the filmmaker has his hands full with it.
SUGGESTEDJames Gunn Confirms John Cena’s Peacemaker Season 1 is as Invisible to the Dcu as Him
It is perhaps because of this that fans were concerned to find out that Gunn has also begun working on the second season of Peacemaker. Many fans are hoping that he isn’t stretching himself too thin, much like the President of Marvel Studios,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Mortal Kombat is one of the most popular fighting games out there, and the latest title, Mortal Kombat 1, has received mostly positive reviews from fans and critics. There are several fighters that players love in the games, and a few others have also joined from other franchises as guest fighters.
Popular characters like Omni-Man from Invincible and Peacemaker from the Dceu are already in MK1, and many more will be coming in the future. However, there is one fighter that hasn’t been seen in the franchise’s history of 30 years, and co-creator Ed Boon has said it won’t ever happen.
One Requested Fighter Won’t Ever Join the Mortal Kombat 1 Roster
Mortal Kombat 1‘s Ed Boon said that one highly-requested fighter won’t come to the game.
The series brings several popular characters from several media as guest fighters, and with the addition of Omni-Man and Peacemaker in...
Popular characters like Omni-Man from Invincible and Peacemaker from the Dceu are already in MK1, and many more will be coming in the future. However, there is one fighter that hasn’t been seen in the franchise’s history of 30 years, and co-creator Ed Boon has said it won’t ever happen.
One Requested Fighter Won’t Ever Join the Mortal Kombat 1 Roster
Mortal Kombat 1‘s Ed Boon said that one highly-requested fighter won’t come to the game.
The series brings several popular characters from several media as guest fighters, and with the addition of Omni-Man and Peacemaker in...
- 4/12/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
As with every new entry in this fighting franchise, after the release of different fighter packs, new characters join the game. Mortal Kombat 1 has just confirmed the release date for Ermac, a legendary character who will make his debut in this new title.
This Dlc will also include a new Kameo, Mavado will be available in this feature. This will not be the last character to join the roster of fighters; Peacemaker was the previous one to join the game. Homelander from The Boys will also be added sometime this year.
The iconic Ermac has joined the Mortal Kombat 1 roster Ermac confirmed its arrival on Mortal Kombat 1.
Since Mortal Kombat 9, Netherrealm Studios has decided to make fighter packs to add new players as a Dlc. With every new entry in the game, the characters were more and more bizarre, all from the 1980s and 1990s. Fighters like Robocop, Rambo, the Terminator,...
This Dlc will also include a new Kameo, Mavado will be available in this feature. This will not be the last character to join the roster of fighters; Peacemaker was the previous one to join the game. Homelander from The Boys will also be added sometime this year.
The iconic Ermac has joined the Mortal Kombat 1 roster Ermac confirmed its arrival on Mortal Kombat 1.
Since Mortal Kombat 9, Netherrealm Studios has decided to make fighter packs to add new players as a Dlc. With every new entry in the game, the characters were more and more bizarre, all from the 1980s and 1990s. Fighters like Robocop, Rambo, the Terminator,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
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 Oscars are the biggest award that an actor, filmmaker, or screenwriter can ever get for their work, and thus fans tune in large numbers to view the ceremony. While the excitement of having their favorite bag one of the best accolades is there, the excitement is further amplified to witness their other favorites presenting the prestigious awards.
Oscars are among the top prizes in the film industry (Image via Oscars.org)
And so, it was this year when Al Pacino, in a surprise move, came out to present the Best Picture award at the 2024 Oscars. However, his presentation instead sparked anger when he did not name the nominations or even used the traditional And the Oscar goes to… line. In a recent interview, an Oscar producer revealed why, and Al Pacino released an apology statement.
Oscar Producer On Al Pacino’s Controversial Oscar Delivery Al Pacino presenting the Best...
Oscars are among the top prizes in the film industry (Image via Oscars.org)
And so, it was this year when Al Pacino, in a surprise move, came out to present the Best Picture award at the 2024 Oscars. However, his presentation instead sparked anger when he did not name the nominations or even used the traditional And the Oscar goes to… line. In a recent interview, an Oscar producer revealed why, and Al Pacino released an apology statement.
Oscar Producer On Al Pacino’s Controversial Oscar Delivery Al Pacino presenting the Best...
- 3/12/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
One of the greatest nights in entertainment is when the Oscars arrive to reward all the great movies of the year. In the Oscars 2024 edition of the very prestigious awards, John Cena presented the Costume Design Awards totally naked. This was one of the highlights of the night; the protagonist of Peacemaker had a very bizarre and funny moment.
The creator of Mortal Kombat, Ed Boon, has posted on X how he has received many messages asking for a skin of Peacemaker that looks like his appearance in the Oscars. This could be a very weird but possible variation to add to Mortal Kombat 1.
Mortal Kombat 1 fans are asking for a skin of John Cena like the Oscars 2024 John Cena at the Oscars 2024 presenting an award
Hollywood’s biggest name came this Sunday with the Oscars 2024. The 96th Oscar award ceremony had many incredible moments, like the I’m Just...
The creator of Mortal Kombat, Ed Boon, has posted on X how he has received many messages asking for a skin of Peacemaker that looks like his appearance in the Oscars. This could be a very weird but possible variation to add to Mortal Kombat 1.
Mortal Kombat 1 fans are asking for a skin of John Cena like the Oscars 2024 John Cena at the Oscars 2024 presenting an award
Hollywood’s biggest name came this Sunday with the Oscars 2024. The 96th Oscar award ceremony had many incredible moments, like the I’m Just...
- 3/12/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
God of War Ragnarok, the latest installment in the popular PlayStation franchise God of War, was released in 2022, and the Valhalla Dlc for the game was released in December last year. There have been reports that Santa Monica Studio has already started working on a new game, but in a franchise first, an entirely separate studio is rumored to be handling the development of its own God of War game.
However, the studio has not made an official announcement yet, and while players wait for an update on what’s next for the franchise, a new leak has surfaced. A leaker has claimed that multiple projects in the franchise are in the works, and some are in development outside of Santa Monica.
‘More Than One’ God of War Games Are in the Works Leaker claims that multiple God of War games are in development.
An X/Twitter user, Silknigth recently...
However, the studio has not made an official announcement yet, and while players wait for an update on what’s next for the franchise, a new leak has surfaced. A leaker has claimed that multiple projects in the franchise are in the works, and some are in development outside of Santa Monica.
‘More Than One’ God of War Games Are in the Works Leaker claims that multiple God of War games are in development.
An X/Twitter user, Silknigth recently...
- 3/7/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Have you ever wondered what it would look like to see Master Chief from Halo take on Kratos from God of War in a gory battle to the death? If you have this Mortal Kombat 1 mod, you’re covered, as it brings these two iconic characters into NetherRealm Studio’s most recent iteration of the Mortal Kombat franchise.
Keep in mind that neither of these characters are actually available within the game, and there is no indication that they make their entrance into this game. However, this isn’t the first time that Kratos has been a part of the Mortal Kombat roster, but it is the first for Master Chief, which is causing the console wars to spark up once again.
Kratos From God of War and Master Chief From Halo Take To the Ring in Mortal Kombat 1, and It Looks Amazing Mortal Kombat 1 receives a rather interesting mod...
Keep in mind that neither of these characters are actually available within the game, and there is no indication that they make their entrance into this game. However, this isn’t the first time that Kratos has been a part of the Mortal Kombat roster, but it is the first for Master Chief, which is causing the console wars to spark up once again.
Kratos From God of War and Master Chief From Halo Take To the Ring in Mortal Kombat 1, and It Looks Amazing Mortal Kombat 1 receives a rather interesting mod...
- 3/5/2024
- by Liam Magee
- 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
Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3 took the marquee Game of the Year prize at the 10th annual Game Awards, which were handed out tonight at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Actor Timothée Chalamet presented the Game of the Year award. Baldur’s Gate 3 also won for Best Performance, Best Community Support, Best RPG, Best Multiplayer, and copped the Player’s Voice awards.
Other winners included Alan Wake 2 for Best Direction, Alan Wake 2 for Best Narrative, Cocoon for Best Debut Indie and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Best Action/Adventure.
Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 came into the ceremony with a leading eight nominations apiece.
Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarök dominated last year’s Game Awards, with Ragnarök scoring seven wins and Elden Ring taking four, including Game of the Year.
The tech-based awards show did not skimp on star power, as it...
Actor Timothée Chalamet presented the Game of the Year award. Baldur’s Gate 3 also won for Best Performance, Best Community Support, Best RPG, Best Multiplayer, and copped the Player’s Voice awards.
Other winners included Alan Wake 2 for Best Direction, Alan Wake 2 for Best Narrative, Cocoon for Best Debut Indie and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Best Action/Adventure.
Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 came into the ceremony with a leading eight nominations apiece.
Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarök dominated last year’s Game Awards, with Ragnarök scoring seven wins and Elden Ring taking four, including Game of the Year.
The tech-based awards show did not skimp on star power, as it...
- 12/8/2023
- by Erik Pedersen and Destiny Jackson
- Deadline Film + TV
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
With Homelander set to arrive Mortal Kombat 1 this Spring on the heels of the arrival of guest fighter Omni-Man last week, fans have been wondering if actor Antony Starr will be voicing The Boys‘ villain. Seeing as J. K. Simmons reprised his role as Omni-Man, it would only make sense, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that way.
X user Uppercut Editions, LLC. noted that per Starr’s Instagram, the actor was asked if he was lending his voice for Homelander for Mortal Kombat 1, to which Starr said “nope”.
Needless to say, this is disappointing for fans hoping to hear Starr spit out some cold one-liners against Simmons, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and the rest of the Mortal Kombat 1 roster. What’s even more frustrating is that Starr lent his voice to Homelander when he made his appearance in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 earlier this year.
Starr didn’t elaborate...
X user Uppercut Editions, LLC. noted that per Starr’s Instagram, the actor was asked if he was lending his voice for Homelander for Mortal Kombat 1, to which Starr said “nope”.
Needless to say, this is disappointing for fans hoping to hear Starr spit out some cold one-liners against Simmons, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and the rest of the Mortal Kombat 1 roster. What’s even more frustrating is that Starr lent his voice to Homelander when he made his appearance in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 earlier this year.
Starr didn’t elaborate...
- 11/15/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match is available on Blu-Ray and DVD from 16th October, and on Digital Download from 17th October! To celebrate its release, we’re giving one lucky winner a copy of Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match on Blu-Ray!
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, the fourth animated film in the franchise, sees Johnny Cage in 1980s Hollywood on a mission to become a famous actor. However, his world soon changes when his co-star disappears, and he embarks on a journey filled with danger and deceit.
The film stars Joel McHale as Johnny Cage and Jennifer Grey as Herself. Also starring in the movie is Gilbert Gottfried as David Doubldy, Dusan Brown (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) as Chuck Golden, Grey DeLisle (Teen Titans Go!) as Kia, Robin Atkin Downes as Shinnok and Zehra Fazal (Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe) as Jataaka.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match is directed...
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, the fourth animated film in the franchise, sees Johnny Cage in 1980s Hollywood on a mission to become a famous actor. However, his world soon changes when his co-star disappears, and he embarks on a journey filled with danger and deceit.
The film stars Joel McHale as Johnny Cage and Jennifer Grey as Herself. Also starring in the movie is Gilbert Gottfried as David Doubldy, Dusan Brown (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) as Chuck Golden, Grey DeLisle (Teen Titans Go!) as Kia, Robin Atkin Downes as Shinnok and Zehra Fazal (Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe) as Jataaka.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match is directed...
- 10/23/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Ed Boon is gonna Ed Boon, it seems. The Mortal Kombat 1 Creative Director is once again teasing fans with potential guest Dlc Kombatants for the recently-released fighter. And once again, he’s poking horror fans with those guest characters.
Boon took to X with another cryptic tweet, showing an image of famous horror icons. The image features Leatherface, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Pinhead, Chucky, Michael Myers, Ghostface, and Billy the Puppet from Saw. Jason, Freddy and Leatherface have checkmarks over their faces (given their past inclusion in Mortal Kombat games), while the other characters sport question marks.
As expected, fans are going nuts over the possibilities. Others have chimed in with suggesting Bruce Campbell‘s Ash as a potential character, seeing as that rumour never quite went away for Mortal Kombat 11 until Campbell himself sadly squashed it. And having Ash in Call of Duty doesn’t quite feel right.
Then again,...
Boon took to X with another cryptic tweet, showing an image of famous horror icons. The image features Leatherface, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Pinhead, Chucky, Michael Myers, Ghostface, and Billy the Puppet from Saw. Jason, Freddy and Leatherface have checkmarks over their faces (given their past inclusion in Mortal Kombat games), while the other characters sport question marks.
As expected, fans are going nuts over the possibilities. Others have chimed in with suggesting Bruce Campbell‘s Ash as a potential character, seeing as that rumour never quite went away for Mortal Kombat 11 until Campbell himself sadly squashed it. And having Ash in Call of Duty doesn’t quite feel right.
Then again,...
- 10/1/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Keanu Reeves won’t get over here or give up his spine anytime soon, as he refuses to lend his characters to the Mortal Kombat series. But it’s not for a lack of trying, as the minds behind the newly released Mortal Kombat 1 made the attempt to get John Wick in the game.
Ed Boon recently told Rolling Stone that he and Warner Bros. Games envisioned getting Wick in Mortal Kombat partly as a throwback to the fighting game franchise’s origins. “When we were making Mortal Kombat (1992), the whole team was in the midst of Bloodsport, Enter the Dragon, and all the Terminator movies. I could certainly see the John Wicks of the world… as a matter of fact, that is one of the ones that we tried to get – John Wick – in Mortal Kombat, and we didn’t get it.” Keanu Reeves has been actively against allowing...
Ed Boon recently told Rolling Stone that he and Warner Bros. Games envisioned getting Wick in Mortal Kombat partly as a throwback to the fighting game franchise’s origins. “When we were making Mortal Kombat (1992), the whole team was in the midst of Bloodsport, Enter the Dragon, and all the Terminator movies. I could certainly see the John Wicks of the world… as a matter of fact, that is one of the ones that we tried to get – John Wick – in Mortal Kombat, and we didn’t get it.” Keanu Reeves has been actively against allowing...
- 9/22/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
By all accounts, Ed Boon is just a regular guy. Chicago-raised, he loves shlocky Eighties action flicks and the music of Prince. Like everyone else, he’s racing to catch up on Succession but it’s tough to fit into his busy work schedule. His work just happens to be leading development for the latest installment of Mortal Kombat, one of the most influential game series of all time – not just for its impact on gaming, but for its three decades worth of symbiosis with our culture.
Developed in 1991 before its initial 1992 arcade release,...
Developed in 1991 before its initial 1992 arcade release,...
- 9/17/2023
- by Christopher Cruz
- Rollingstone.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
Like it or not, superhero characters are a part of everyday entertainment nowadays. You don’t need to be a comic book reader anymore to have at least basic knowledge about the most popular superheroes, such as Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman. Even B-list characters such as Guardians of the Galaxy and the Suicide Squad aren’t so unknown among the general audience anymore, thanks to the growing popularity of superhero characters through movies, television series, and video games.
The most popular video games based on Marvel and DC publications today are arguably Rocksteady’s ‘Batman: Arkham’ franchise and Insominac’s ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ franchise, but some other video game developers also developed games such as ‘Marvel’s Avengers,’ ‘Gotham Knights,’ and ‘Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.’ Also, many upcoming video games are currently in development.
These games are played from a third perspective, but there’s also a popular ‘Injustice’ franchise,...
The most popular video games based on Marvel and DC publications today are arguably Rocksteady’s ‘Batman: Arkham’ franchise and Insominac’s ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ franchise, but some other video game developers also developed games such as ‘Marvel’s Avengers,’ ‘Gotham Knights,’ and ‘Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.’ Also, many upcoming video games are currently in development.
These games are played from a third perspective, but there’s also a popular ‘Injustice’ franchise,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Lukas Abramovich
- Comic Basics
In modern Hollywood, it’s not uncommon for WWE stars to become movie stars, mainly because they have already built their reputation and recognition as celebrities through WWE. John Cena is certainly one of those stars. He started his career as an actor in 2006’s ‘The Marine,’ and he gained further recognition with ‘Trainwreck,’ ‘Bumblebee,’ and the two latest installments of the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise. However, he won’t be remembered for any of these roles as much as he’s going to be with the role of Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker, in DC Extended Universe.
John Cena debuted as Peacemaker in 2021’s ‘The Suicide Squad,’ written and directed by the current co-ceo of DC Studios, James Gunn. Cena’s performance received positive feedback, and many fans agreed that Cena found a role that suited him the best, which Cena proved even more in 2022’s spin-off series ‘Peacemaker,’ which is...
John Cena debuted as Peacemaker in 2021’s ‘The Suicide Squad,’ written and directed by the current co-ceo of DC Studios, James Gunn. Cena’s performance received positive feedback, and many fans agreed that Cena found a role that suited him the best, which Cena proved even more in 2022’s spin-off series ‘Peacemaker,’ which is...
- 8/25/2023
- by Lukas Abramovich
- Comic Basics
Superhero characters are a vital part of entertainment these days. Not only are we getting numerous live-action and animated movies and TV shows, but there are also plenty of video games that are based on characters that Marvel Comics and DC Comics spawned. One of the most known is the fighting video game ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us,’ which was released in 2013 and followed by the sequel ‘Injustice 2’ in 2017.
The ‘Injustice’ franchise was created by NetherRealm Studios, a company known for modern ‘Mortal Kombat’ games, and since Mortal Kombat is spawning another game every few years, there have been many questions and requests from fans for another ‘Injustice’ game. It’s been six years since ‘Injustice 2’ was released, and we can see how ‘Mortal Kombat’ has been getting another sequel every four years since the studio acquired the franchise from Midway Games.
The ‘Injustice’ director says there are ideas for another potential game!
The ‘Injustice’ franchise was created by NetherRealm Studios, a company known for modern ‘Mortal Kombat’ games, and since Mortal Kombat is spawning another game every few years, there have been many questions and requests from fans for another ‘Injustice’ game. It’s been six years since ‘Injustice 2’ was released, and we can see how ‘Mortal Kombat’ has been getting another sequel every four years since the studio acquired the franchise from Midway Games.
The ‘Injustice’ director says there are ideas for another potential game!
- 8/23/2023
- by Lukas Abramovich
- Comic Basics
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
Burbank, CA – Johnny Cage embarks on his biggest journey yet in Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match. The all-new, original feature-length film inspired by the best-selling worldwide videogame will be available to purchase on October 17, 2023.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, the fourth animated film in the franchise, sees Johnny Cage in 1980s Hollywood on a mission to become a famous actor. However, his world soon changes when his co-star disappears, and he embarks on a journey filled with danger and deceit.
Featuring a terrific voice cast, the film stars Joel McHale as Johnny Cage and Jennifer Grey as Herself. Also starring in the movie is Gilbert Gottfried as David Doubldy, Dusan Brown (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) as Chuck Golden, Grey DeLisle (Teen Titans Go!) as Kia, Robin Atkin Downes as Shinnok, Zehra Fazal (Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe) as Jataaka, Gilbert Gottfried as David Doubldy, Kelly Hu as Ashrah,...
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, the fourth animated film in the franchise, sees Johnny Cage in 1980s Hollywood on a mission to become a famous actor. However, his world soon changes when his co-star disappears, and he embarks on a journey filled with danger and deceit.
Featuring a terrific voice cast, the film stars Joel McHale as Johnny Cage and Jennifer Grey as Herself. Also starring in the movie is Gilbert Gottfried as David Doubldy, Dusan Brown (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) as Chuck Golden, Grey DeLisle (Teen Titans Go!) as Kia, Robin Atkin Downes as Shinnok, Zehra Fazal (Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe) as Jataaka, Gilbert Gottfried as David Doubldy, Kelly Hu as Ashrah,...
- 7/27/2023
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
The Mortal Kombat franchise embraces a retro 1980s vibe with their next animated movie, titled Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match and coming home on October 17, 2023.
Johnny Cage embarks on his biggest journey yet in Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, the fourth animated film in the franchise, sees Johnny Cage in 1980s Hollywood on a mission to become a famous actor. However, his world soon changes when his co-star disappears, and he embarks on a journey filled with danger and deceit.
“In 1980s Hollywood, action star Johnny Cage (Joel McHale) is looking to become an A-list actor. But when his costar, Jennifer (Jennifer Grey), goes missing from set, Johnny finds himself thrust into a world filled with shadows, danger and deceit. As he embarks on a bloody journey, Johnny quickly discovers the City of Angels has more than a few devils in its midst. He faces...
Johnny Cage embarks on his biggest journey yet in Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, the fourth animated film in the franchise, sees Johnny Cage in 1980s Hollywood on a mission to become a famous actor. However, his world soon changes when his co-star disappears, and he embarks on a journey filled with danger and deceit.
“In 1980s Hollywood, action star Johnny Cage (Joel McHale) is looking to become an A-list actor. But when his costar, Jennifer (Jennifer Grey), goes missing from set, Johnny finds himself thrust into a world filled with shadows, danger and deceit. As he embarks on a bloody journey, Johnny quickly discovers the City of Angels has more than a few devils in its midst. He faces...
- 7/24/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The actors strike is being felt as far away as Australia, as the country’s production union issued guidance saying a “limited” number of SAG-affiliated productions will have to stop for now.
We hear cast and crew on Mortal Kombat 2 have stood down, while Peacock’s Apples Never Fall has also shut for now.
Production on game adaptation sequel MK2 from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros Pictures has been taking place on the Gold Coast, Queensland, but has stopped after SAG-AFTRA announced its members would begin striking today. Simon McQuoid is directing the film, which is a follow up to hit 2021 action adventure Mortal Kombat, based on the blockbuster video game franchise created by Ed Boon and John Tobias
Apples Never Fall, starring the likes of Annette Bening, Alison Brie and Jake Lacy, was also shooting in Queensland but local reports say it shut down today. Heyday Television and Matchbox Pictures,...
We hear cast and crew on Mortal Kombat 2 have stood down, while Peacock’s Apples Never Fall has also shut for now.
Production on game adaptation sequel MK2 from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros Pictures has been taking place on the Gold Coast, Queensland, but has stopped after SAG-AFTRA announced its members would begin striking today. Simon McQuoid is directing the film, which is a follow up to hit 2021 action adventure Mortal Kombat, based on the blockbuster video game franchise created by Ed Boon and John Tobias
Apples Never Fall, starring the likes of Annette Bening, Alison Brie and Jake Lacy, was also shooting in Queensland but local reports say it shut down today. Heyday Television and Matchbox Pictures,...
- 7/14/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
“Mortal Kombat 2” producer Todd Garner and “Mortal Kombat” co-creator Ed Boon have seemingly teased the latter’s involvement with the upcoming sequel film.
Though neither party detailed specifically what Boon was up to, the duo hinted that he’s in Australia, where “Mortal Kombat 2” is filming — potentially to shoot a cameo.
Boon referenced his “kameo” in a vague tweet.
Speaking of Kameos pic.twitter.com/hZu2f82oJ8
— Ed Boon down under (@noobde) July 12, 2023
Garner then quote-tweeted him, saying “But wait, (some of) the fans say you aren’t involved…”
But wait, (some of) the fans say you aren’t involved… https://t.co/kqBLwRgG2N
— Todd Garner (@Todd_Garner) July 12, 2023
It’s unknown what the actual extent of Boon’s involvement is, outside of the hint that he’ll make some sort of appearance in the film.
Representatives for New Line Cinema did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
Though neither party detailed specifically what Boon was up to, the duo hinted that he’s in Australia, where “Mortal Kombat 2” is filming — potentially to shoot a cameo.
Boon referenced his “kameo” in a vague tweet.
Speaking of Kameos pic.twitter.com/hZu2f82oJ8
— Ed Boon down under (@noobde) July 12, 2023
Garner then quote-tweeted him, saying “But wait, (some of) the fans say you aren’t involved…”
But wait, (some of) the fans say you aren’t involved… https://t.co/kqBLwRgG2N
— Todd Garner (@Todd_Garner) July 12, 2023
It’s unknown what the actual extent of Boon’s involvement is, outside of the hint that he’ll make some sort of appearance in the film.
Representatives for New Line Cinema did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
- 7/12/2023
- by Robert Carnevale
- The Wrap
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
Adeline Rudolph, best known for her role in Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” is set to play Kitana in New Line’s upcoming “Mortal Kombat 2,” according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
The upcoming film is a “Sabrina” reunion of sorts as Rudolph will be joining Tati Gabrielle, her costar on the Netflix series, in the sequel to the 2021 “Mortal Kombat” film, based on the blockbuster video game franchise.
Rudolph joins Karl Urban who will play Johnny Cage, which TheWrap previously reported. Gabrielle is set to play Jade.
Also Read:
‘Super Mario Bros.’ Soars in Japan as ‘Guardians 3’ Holds Firm at China Box Office | Charts
Simon McQuoid, who directed the 2021 film, is set to return. Jeremy Slater wrote the screenplay for the sequel.
The previous film was a new adaptation of the popular video-game franchise that offered a grittier, more violent take on the material than the 1990s films.
The upcoming film is a “Sabrina” reunion of sorts as Rudolph will be joining Tati Gabrielle, her costar on the Netflix series, in the sequel to the 2021 “Mortal Kombat” film, based on the blockbuster video game franchise.
Rudolph joins Karl Urban who will play Johnny Cage, which TheWrap previously reported. Gabrielle is set to play Jade.
Also Read:
‘Super Mario Bros.’ Soars in Japan as ‘Guardians 3’ Holds Firm at China Box Office | Charts
Simon McQuoid, who directed the 2021 film, is set to return. Jeremy Slater wrote the screenplay for the sequel.
The previous film was a new adaptation of the popular video-game franchise that offered a grittier, more violent take on the material than the 1990s films.
- 5/26/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
“Mortal Kombat 2” will follow the example of its 2021 hit predecessor and film in Australia. But production will relocate to Gold Coast, Queensland, from Adelaide in South Australia.
The New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures title is based on the iconic video game by Ed Boon and John Tobias. Filming will begin at Village Roadshow Studios from June.
“Mortal Kombat 2” is written by Jeremy Slater and will again be directed by Australian Simon McQuoid. The film will be produced by James Wan’s Atomic Monster and Todd Garner’s Broken Road Productions.
The production was lured by the Queensland Government via Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy. It will also be eligible for the Australian federal government’s recently-revised offset scheme.
“With an estimated local spend of more than $68 million, Mortal Kombat 2 is a heavy hitter for the state’s economy, creating at least 560 jobs for Queensland cast and crew,...
The New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures title is based on the iconic video game by Ed Boon and John Tobias. Filming will begin at Village Roadshow Studios from June.
“Mortal Kombat 2” is written by Jeremy Slater and will again be directed by Australian Simon McQuoid. The film will be produced by James Wan’s Atomic Monster and Todd Garner’s Broken Road Productions.
The production was lured by the Queensland Government via Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy. It will also be eligible for the Australian federal government’s recently-revised offset scheme.
“With an estimated local spend of more than $68 million, Mortal Kombat 2 is a heavy hitter for the state’s economy, creating at least 560 jobs for Queensland cast and crew,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
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
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
It looks as though we won’t have to wait for this year’s Summer Game Fest for NetherRealm Studios’ reveal of the next Mortal Kombat entry. After teasing fans last week, Ed Boon and company are set to unveil what they’ve been cooking up tomorrow!
Once again, the official Mortal Kombat YouTube page has posted a cryptic video, once again showing a clock. This time, the clock is stuck at one. The glass shatters, with the date and time of the reveal fading in: May 18 at 6am Pt/ 9am Et.
To add a bit more intrigue, the YouTube page and Twitter page headers along with the Mortal Kombat logo have all gone ghostly white, with a hint of something being there. Trying to work my Photoshop magic hasn’t resulted in anything, so NetherRealm are keeping things close to the chest.
Once again, will we be seeing a...
Once again, the official Mortal Kombat YouTube page has posted a cryptic video, once again showing a clock. This time, the clock is stuck at one. The glass shatters, with the date and time of the reveal fading in: May 18 at 6am Pt/ 9am Et.
To add a bit more intrigue, the YouTube page and Twitter page headers along with the Mortal Kombat logo have all gone ghostly white, with a hint of something being there. Trying to work my Photoshop magic hasn’t resulted in anything, so NetherRealm are keeping things close to the chest.
Once again, will we be seeing a...
- 5/17/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Ed Boon is at it again with teasing the next Mortal Kombat entry. Much like the tease at the end of the video celebrating 30 years of the Mortal Kombat franchise, this new teaser has to do with time.
Over on the official YouTube page for Mortal Kombat, a new 16 second video entitled “It Is Almost Time” has shown up, featuring a ticking clock. As the clock ticks upwards to 12, it stops at 11, struggles, then skips over 12 to one.
As we mentioned before, there’s speculation that based on the events of Mortal Kombat 11, we could be going the “retelling” route with Mortal Kombat 12, going back to the original game again. Or, we could see a full-on reboot, this time from an alternate timeline.
Obviously, your guess is as good as ours, and until Boon and NetherRealm finally reveal just what their plans are, we can only guess.
Speaking of plans,...
Over on the official YouTube page for Mortal Kombat, a new 16 second video entitled “It Is Almost Time” has shown up, featuring a ticking clock. As the clock ticks upwards to 12, it stops at 11, struggles, then skips over 12 to one.
As we mentioned before, there’s speculation that based on the events of Mortal Kombat 11, we could be going the “retelling” route with Mortal Kombat 12, going back to the original game again. Or, we could see a full-on reboot, this time from an alternate timeline.
Obviously, your guess is as good as ours, and until Boon and NetherRealm finally reveal just what their plans are, we can only guess.
Speaking of plans,...
- 5/10/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Karl Urban has entered into final negotiations to join the ‘Mortal Kambat 2’ cast as fan-favourite Johnny Cage, according to those Robots in the Distance.
Based on the global video-game phenomenon created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, A post-credits scene in the 2021 film teased the arrival of Johnny Cage in the sequel. The cast included Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica MacNamee as Sonya Blade and Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion.
Also in news – Pedro Pascal enters final talks for Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ sequel
Simon McQuoid, who directed the 2021 film, is set to return. Jeremy Slater wrote the screenplay for the sequel. The follow-up will be produced by Atomic Monster’s James Wan, Broken Road Production’s Todd Garner, Simon McQuoid and E. Bennett Walsh.
Produced by James Wan, the first movie made $83.6 million worldwide at the box office beginning on April 23, 2021
Urban is currently starring in Amazon’s hit...
Based on the global video-game phenomenon created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, A post-credits scene in the 2021 film teased the arrival of Johnny Cage in the sequel. The cast included Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica MacNamee as Sonya Blade and Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion.
Also in news – Pedro Pascal enters final talks for Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ sequel
Simon McQuoid, who directed the 2021 film, is set to return. Jeremy Slater wrote the screenplay for the sequel. The follow-up will be produced by Atomic Monster’s James Wan, Broken Road Production’s Todd Garner, Simon McQuoid and E. Bennett Walsh.
Produced by James Wan, the first movie made $83.6 million worldwide at the box office beginning on April 23, 2021
Urban is currently starring in Amazon’s hit...
- 5/5/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Karl Urban is in final talks to star as fan-favorite character “Johnny Cage” in the sequel to New Line’s hit 2021 action adventure “Mortal Kombat” based on the blockbuster video-game franchise.
Simon McQuoid, who directed the 2021 film, is set to return. Jeremy Slater wrote the screenplay for the sequel.
The previous film was a new adaptation of the popular video-game franchise that offered a grittier, more violent take on the material than the 1990s films. It was released in April 2021 in theaters and on HBO Max, and was an early pandemic hit for distributor Warner Bros., ranking as one of the top feature titles on HBO Max since the streaming service debuted.
“Mortal Kombat” is based on the global video-game phenomenon created by Ed Boon and John Tobias.
A postcredits scene in the 2021 film...
Simon McQuoid, who directed the 2021 film, is set to return. Jeremy Slater wrote the screenplay for the sequel.
The previous film was a new adaptation of the popular video-game franchise that offered a grittier, more violent take on the material than the 1990s films. It was released in April 2021 in theaters and on HBO Max, and was an early pandemic hit for distributor Warner Bros., ranking as one of the top feature titles on HBO Max since the streaming service debuted.
“Mortal Kombat” is based on the global video-game phenomenon created by Ed Boon and John Tobias.
A postcredits scene in the 2021 film...
- 5/4/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
NetherRealm is stil playing coy when it comes to the next entry for Mortal Kombat. And while we don’t have any news as of yet regarding the twelfth entry in the series, a new video appears to hint at what’s to come.
Yesterday, the Mortal Kombat Twitter account posted a video which featured several members of the development team thanking players for supporting the series for 30 years. And in typical Ed Boon fashion, he ended the video by saying that the team are “not quite done yet”. From there, the video cuts to a sequence showing sand falling in an hourglass. The camera zooms in on a single grain of sand, which explodes in something resembling The Big Bang.
Adding to the significance of the sequence is the main antagonist of Mortal Kombat 11 and Keeper of Time, Kronika, used an Hourglass that had the potential to rewind time...
Yesterday, the Mortal Kombat Twitter account posted a video which featured several members of the development team thanking players for supporting the series for 30 years. And in typical Ed Boon fashion, he ended the video by saying that the team are “not quite done yet”. From there, the video cuts to a sequence showing sand falling in an hourglass. The camera zooms in on a single grain of sand, which explodes in something resembling The Big Bang.
Adding to the significance of the sequence is the main antagonist of Mortal Kombat 11 and Keeper of Time, Kronika, used an Hourglass that had the potential to rewind time...
- 5/2/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Mortal Kombat’s big return to live-action was a mixed bag upon release. There’s no doubt that the feature is a million times better than its 90s counterparts. On the other hand, the 2021 reboot still needed another draft or two before going into production. However, the first Ten minutes of Mortal Kombat are simply perfect. It reminded fans of the iconic Scorpion/Sub-Zero rivalry. That sequence showcased that the series could translate well to live-action effortlessly. Unfortunately, the rest of Mortal Kombat never recaptures the magic it had in the opening minutes. On the bright side, the performances for most characters
Mortal Kombat Creator Ed Boon Has Given The Stamp Of Approval For The Sequel...
Mortal Kombat Creator Ed Boon Has Given The Stamp Of Approval For The Sequel...
- 1/18/2023
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
Back in July, it was confirmed that 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. Now Mortal Kombat star Lewis Tan – who says he has been training his ass off to reprise the role of Cole Young in the film – has promised that the sequel will be “absolutely insane” and “way bigger” than its predecessor.
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema released Mortal Kombat to theatres and the HBO Max streaming service on the same day in April of 2021. When asked if the Warner Bros. / Discovery merger had any impact on the progress of Mortal Kombat 2, Tan told ComicBook.com, “(The merger) impacts a lot, but not really us in particular because New Line is the studio that is under the branch of Warner Bros. But they’re very happy with the movie,...
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema released Mortal Kombat to theatres and the HBO Max streaming service on the same day in April of 2021. When asked if the Warner Bros. / Discovery merger had any impact on the progress of Mortal Kombat 2, Tan told ComicBook.com, “(The merger) impacts a lot, but not really us in particular because New Line is the studio that is under the branch of Warner Bros. But they’re very happy with the movie,...
- 12/6/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Kevin Conroy, best known for voicing Batman on Warner Bros.’ long-running TV show “Batman: The Animated Series,” has died after a short battle with cancer. He was 66.
“Batman: The Animated Series” originally aired for 85 episodes on Fox Kids from 1992-1995. Conroy’s deep, gravelly Batman voice was widely acclaimed by critics and comic book fans, with many regarding the actor as the definitive Caped Crusader. The series also featured Mark Hamill’s memorable performance as the Joker.
“Kevin was perfection,” Hamill said in a statement. “He was one of my favorite people on the planet, and I loved him like a brother. He truly cared for the people around him – his decency shone through everything he did. Every time I saw him or spoke with him, my spirits were elevated.”
Conroy was so beloved for his Batman voice role that he continued with the character in various other DC projects,...
“Batman: The Animated Series” originally aired for 85 episodes on Fox Kids from 1992-1995. Conroy’s deep, gravelly Batman voice was widely acclaimed by critics and comic book fans, with many regarding the actor as the definitive Caped Crusader. The series also featured Mark Hamill’s memorable performance as the Joker.
“Kevin was perfection,” Hamill said in a statement. “He was one of my favorite people on the planet, and I loved him like a brother. He truly cared for the people around him – his decency shone through everything he did. Every time I saw him or spoke with him, my spirits were elevated.”
Conroy was so beloved for his Batman voice role that he continued with the character in various other DC projects,...
- 11/11/2022
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
While most Mortal Kombat fans would prefer to have a new console-based entry in the series for its 30th anniversary, the newly-announced Mortal Kombat: Onslaught looks to tide fans over until that happens. Launching globally in 2023 for mobile devices, Mortal Kombat: Onslaught will see players building a team of fighters from a roster of characters to unleash them in massive real-time group battles.
Developed and co-published by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, the game will feature the first mobile-exclusive cinematic story experience for the franchise. The series is no stranger to having mobile-based games. Mortal Kombat Mobile, which has amassed more than 150 million installs, is one of the top five most downloaded fighting games on iOS and Android.
“We are pushing the boundaries of Mortal Kombat to allow players to experience the franchise in new ways, while still staying true to its core visceral nature,” said Ed Boon, Chief Creative Officer, NetherRealm Studios.
Developed and co-published by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, the game will feature the first mobile-exclusive cinematic story experience for the franchise. The series is no stranger to having mobile-based games. Mortal Kombat Mobile, which has amassed more than 150 million installs, is one of the top five most downloaded fighting games on iOS and Android.
“We are pushing the boundaries of Mortal Kombat to allow players to experience the franchise in new ways, while still staying true to its core visceral nature,” said Ed Boon, Chief Creative Officer, NetherRealm Studios.
- 10/18/2022
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.