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Mortal Kombat2producer teased the upcoming sequel with an exciting photo that teases a fan-favorite character’s return.
The firstMortal Kombatfilm received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. However, it received a thumbs up from the fans, who praised the movie for its action sequences, production values, and remaining faithful to its source material. As a result, Warner Bros. didn’t take much time to announce a sequel. Since the announcement, fans have been eager to know if a particular fan-favorite character will be in the sequel.Mortal Kombat 2Todd Garnerproducer has finally answered that burning question.
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Taking it to Twitter, producerGarnershared a picture from theMortal Kombat 2set and teased what’s to come in the franchise’s next film. Even though the image doesn’t show any character, the picture includes Scorpion’s familiar kunai. This suggests that Scorpion, played by Hiroyuki Sanada, might return inMortal Kombat 2, maybe for a rematch with his enemy, Sub-Zero, played by Joe Taslim.
Scorpion is one of the most popularMortal Kombatcharacters. Whether it is the games or live-action adaptations, the character is loved by one and all. Sanada’s portrayal of Scorpion received universal acclaim, and fans want the actor to return for the sequel. Even though Sanada previously hinted that Scorpion might not be inMortal Kombat 2, the recent picture shared by Garner gives more hope for the character’s return. Although he is unsure about the character’s future, Sanada has already clarified that he will never decline the offer to play Scorpion if the creators approach him.
The epic fight sequence between Scorpion and Sub-Zero became the highlight of the first movie. Interestingly, fans never got to see the conclusion of their rivalry and hope to see another exhilarating confrontation in the upcoming sequel. Meanwhile,Karl Urban is playing Johnny Cage inMortal Kombat 2. Newcomers include Tati Gabrielle as Jade, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, and Damon Herriman as Quan Chi. It would be interesting to see how the second movie performs at the box office.
The firstMortal Kombatmovie earned over $84 million globally and premiered on HBO Max simultaneously. AlthoughMortal Kombatreceived mixed reviews, it became Max’s most successful film launch upon its release. The production giant will hope for better numbers because there won’t be any COVID-19 restrictions this time. Meanwhile, fans want aMortal Kombat 2that remains true to the storyline.
Mortal Kombatis currently streaming on Max.
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat is a fighting game franchise created by Ed Boon and John Tobias for Midway Games in 1992. The franchise has a reputation for its over-the-top violence and finishing moves called fatalities, which result in comically gruesome kills. The series' immense popularity has helped it evolve into other mediums like comic books, spin-off games, television shows, and multiple film adaptations, both live-action and animated.
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