Synopsis – A father fights fiercely against ruthless kidnappers to save his abducted daughter. My Take – Every few years, an action film crashes through the gates and redraws the genre’s boundaries. Over the past two decades, titles like The Bourne Identity (2002), Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003), The Raid: Redemption (2011), John Wick (2014), and Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) have, in their own … Continue reading The Furious (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – The fan favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage himself — are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. My Take – Released in 2021 during the height of the COVID era, the Mortal Kombat reboot arrived both in theaters and on … Continue reading Mortal Kombat II (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A father fights fiercely against ruthless kidnappers to save his abducted daughter. Directed – Kenji Tanigaki Starring – Miao Xie, Joe Taslim, Enyou Yang Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Furious’ Trailer Previews the Wildest Martial Arts Movie of the Year!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – The fan favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage himself — are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Directed – Simon McQuoid Starring – Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Trailer Spotlights A Bloody Tournament!! Check It Out!!
At this point, Mortal Kombat fans have been mentally and emotionally ko’d by the sequel that’s been more than four years in the making. So, imagine our surprise when some good news broke earlier this week surrounding the title’s release date. Instead of bowing on May 15, Mortal Kombat II will bring the fight one week sooner, with a new release date set for May … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Release Date Gets Preponed By a Week!!
The big tournament between Earthrealm and Outworld has been put on hold for a while. In a shocking move, Warner Bros. and New Line’s Mortal Kombat II is getting a massive delay from October 24 this year to the start of next summer on May 15, 2026. Simon McQuoid‘s sequel had been ramping up the excitement lately with a killer 80s-era action teaser for Karl … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Release Delayed to May 2026!!
Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel Mortal Kombat 2, and while the video game adaptationwrapped production back in January of 2024 after a bumpy ride through the year of the strikes, they had to go back for some reshoots last summer. The movie will finally be making its way out into theatres onOctober 24th – and yesterday, the first trailer … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – The fan favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage himself — are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Directed – Simon McQuoid Starring – Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Trailer Teases the Bloody Interdimensional Martial Arts Clash Ahead!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – The sequel to Mortal Kombat (2021). Directed – Simon McQuoid Starring – Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’: First Teaser Introduces Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage!! Check It Out!!
2021’s Mortal Kombat may have disappointed fans with the lack of one significant character, but that isn’t the case with the newest addition to the franchise. Entertainment Weekly has released exclusive set photos featuring Karl Urban in the highly anticipated role of Johnny Cage. Co-creator of the IP, Ed Boon, addresses the big elephant in the room, the famous character of the video game franchise. … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Reveals New New Images!! Check It Out!!
Fans were overjoyed when Karl Urban’s casting as Johnny Cage was announced for Mortal Kombat II. While the makers didn’t introduce the iconic character in the 2021 feature, the success of the film certainly pushed the ante for the makers to make it as close to the source material as possible. Now we have our first look at Urban in character, and it’s f***ing good. … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat II’: First Look at Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage Revealed!! Check It Out!!
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are set to bring audiences back into the tournament with Mortal Kombat 2 in 2025, and one of the most highly anticipated aspects of the film is the debut of the iconic Mortal Kombat villain Shao Kahn. While there has been little talk of how the villain will play into the film’s plot, a new image shared by producer … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New Image Teases Shao Khan!! Check It Out!!
It is now seemingly common place to adapt a vastly popular video game into live-action. However, that was not always the case. Prior to adaptations like The Last of Us and The Super Mario Bros, Warner Bros. took a swing with the popular video game franchise, Mortal Kombat and delivered a decent outing in 2021. The film’s success prompted the studio to take on the … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Will Have More Fight Scenes!!
The fighting is set to continue, with Warner Bros. announcing a release date for Mortal Kombat 2. According to Deadline, the sequel to the video game adaptation will debut in theaters on October 24, 2025, more than four years after the premiere of its predecessor. Based on the popular video game of the same name, the Mortal Kombat movies take place in a universe where … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Sets October 24, 2025 as Release Date!!
The gaming franchise Mortal Kombat birthed a 2021 movie which – while not being perfect – was brilliant enough to generate interest in a sequel, Mortal Kombat 2. While production on the sequel was hampered due to the strikes that rocked the industry last year, things have since swung back into motion. Since the return to filming, producer Todd Garner has been releasing photos from … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Reveals New Set Images!! Check It Out!!
We are in the age of live-action adaptations of iconic video games, with a number of these projects attracting new audiences to what were already impressive franchises in their own right. In 2021, Warner Bros. opted for a live-action of the iconic video game, Mortal Kombat. After an impressive showing, a sequel was mapped out. However, after previously having production paused due to the film … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New BTS Image Confirms the Return of Scorpion!! Check It Out!!
Mortal Kombat 2 is the sequel to the iconic video game adaptation from 2021, and it has finally begun filming with The Boys very own Karl Urban joining production and sharing a quick behind-the-scenes photo with some of the cast. Historically, video game adaptations disappoint fans, as they can never stay true to the source material or accurately bring the games to life. And that’s … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New Set Photo Confirms Filming Has Begun!! Check It Out!!
As production starts on Mortal Kombat 2, it’s safe to say that fans are bound to get regular updates on the highly anticipated sequel in order to keep the hype going. The first of them comes barely a week after the cameras started rolling: A set photo that would be completely ordinary if not for a single word embedded on a chair. The word is … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New Set Photo Confirms the Appearance of Baraka!! Check It Out!!
The first Mortal Kombat 2 photo for New Line Cinema’s fantasy action sequel has been released by producer Todd Garner. The Mortal Kombat 2 photo featured returning cast members Ludi Lin and Jessica McNamee from the 2021 film, as they’re joined by new castmates, including Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, and more. This comes after the project recently began its production after two years since the … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New BTS Photo Sees the Cast Together!! Check It Out!!
Over the years, there have been a number of great video games worthy of on-screen adaptations. However, for the most part, the adaptation of video games has been avoided as they’ve historically ended up as box office disappointments. That is until recently when HBO‘s The Last of Us and The Super Mario Bros. Movie helped to change that perception. One adaptation, however, that predates this … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Has Begun Filming!!
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 … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’: Martyn Ford, Desmond Chiam, Ana Thu Nguyen and Damon Herriman Join Sequel!!
Released in theaters and on HBO Max back in April, the James Wan-produced Mortal Kombat battled its way to $83 million at the worldwide box office, with the film also proving to be a hit on the HBO Max streaming service. You may be thinking that Warner Bros. is likely looking to build out the universe with follow-up movies, and indeed that seems to be … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: Warner Bros. Reportedly Looking to Build Cinematic Universe!!
In a new interview with Variety, actor Joe Taslim revealed that he’s signed on for four more Mortal Kombat sequels to portray the iconic villain Sub-Zero, if Warner Bros. decides to move forward with the franchise. With the news coming days before the film is scheduled to premiere this week, it seems that Warner Bros. is hopeful that Mortal Kombat will finally break the curse … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: Joe Taslim Reveals He’s Signed on for Four Sequels as Sub-Zero!!
With Mortal Kombat’s release getting closer, Warner Bros. keeps spoiling us with more exclusive footage of the fights we’ll get to see next week. In a new featurette, the cast and crew talk about how the original games are the main source of inspiration for the fighting scenes, and why you should be afraid of Joe Taslim’s Sub-Zero.In the featurette, director Simon McQuoid explains how … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: New Featurette Teases More Fight Footage!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth’s greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. My Take – Until a few years ago, it was a given fact that films based on video games are notoriously terrible, with a few successes here and there in the past two-three decades. However, over the … Continue reading Mortal Kombat (2021) Review!!
Mortal Kombat has unleashed a behind-the-scenes video that features all-new footage showcasing the extensive cast of characters and the brutal, mostly-practical fights ripped from the source material. Eagle-eyed fans will catch a few extended looks at some familiar faces including Kabal, Reptile, Mileena and more. There is a distinct focus on the film adaptation’s balancing act between drama and bloody action amongst a sea of … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: New BTS Video Reveal More Footage!! Check It Out!!
The release of New Line‘s Mortal Kombat has officially been delayed by another week, according to reports. The gloriously bloody video game film adaptation had originally been scheduled for an April 16 release but is now being pushed back to April 23. Per Deadline, this decision seems to come mostly on the heels of Warner Bros.‘ upcoming release of Godzilla vs. Kong tomorrow, which is likely to have … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Sees Release Pushed By a Week!!
New trailer footage for Mortal Kombat shows new fight scenes for Goro, Cole Young Sub-Zero, Sonya, and more. The upcoming film has teased plenty of violent martial arts action, staying true to the brutal style that has made the video game franchise famous. Mortal Kombat is scheduled to premiere on April 16, simultaneously in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. From what’s been revealed so … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Movie Gets a New TV Spots!! Check It Out!!
One of the most iconic characters in the entire Mortal Kombat franchise is the fiery ninja Scorpion, risen from Hell on a mission of eternal vengeance. With Mortal Kombat less than a month away from arriving in theaters and on HBO Max, a new promo from the movie shows Hanzo Hasashi, before his transformation, taking on a group of masked warriors menacing his home. Even … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: New Promo Previews Scorpion’s Bloody Origins!! Check It Out!!
The upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot film is in full-on promotional blitz heading up to its release in theaters and on HBO Max on April 16th, and today, that means we have a new international poster. Unfortunately, compared to previous posters, there is not much to take away that’s truly new from this latest poster, but it still provides some good looks at the costumes for … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Movie Gets a New International Poster!! Check It Out!!
It’s been a big week for Mortal Kombat, with the James Wan-produced movie officially earning its “R” rating (for “strong bloody violence,” naturally) and the marketing confirming that video game character Kabal will be included in the movie. We got our first look at the movie’s Kabal courtesy of a new poster, and now we’ve got the first footage of Kabal. A series of MK … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: New TV Spots Offer First Look at Kabal!! Check It Out!!
We’re just over one month away from the release of WB & New Line’s Mortal Kombat feature film, which is rated “R” and promises to load up on iconic characters and gory fatalities. The trailer, which debuted a few weeks back, quickly became the most-viewed Red Band movie trailer of all time, suggesting fans are very, very excited about the potential for this one. Speaking … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: New Look Teases the Evil Shang Tsung!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth’s greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. Directed – Simon McQuoid Starring – Josh Lawson, Jessica McNamee, Hiroyuki Sanada Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Trailer Reveals the Hard-Hitting Feature Film Reboot!! Check It Out!!
One of the most anticipated movies of the year must be Warner Brothers’ upcoming Mortal Kombat movie and, ahead of the release of the first trailer, we have some cool character poster featuring all of your favorites. Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Chin Han, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada, Max Huang, Sisi Stringer, Matilda Kimber, and Laura Brent are … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Gets Awesome Character Posters!! Check It Out!!
The Mortal Kombat franchise heads back to the big screen (and the small screen!) with WB’s brand new feature film, coming to theaters and HBO Max on April 16, 2021. The marketing campaign is now officially underway, with Entertainment Weekly giving us our first look. EW previews, “Mortal Kombat begins with a crucial piece of lore from the original games: the blood feud between the … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: First Images Tease the Upcoming Adaption!! Check It Out!!
In the wake of Warner Bros. testing the might of “watching movies in a theater” by announcing their entire 2021 film slate will come out simultaneously on HBO Max and theaters, WB has further shifted several key films on this slate around their calendar. Tom and Jerry, the upcoming big-screen (er, and small screen) adaptation of the classic, chaotic cartoon, has moved from March 5, 2021 … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Gets New Poster Touting Release Date!! Check It Out!!
After several years in development, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema has announced that filming is finally underway on the Mortal Kombat reboot, which is being directed by award-winning Australian commercial filmmaker Simon McQuoid, with James Wan (Aquaman) producing. As well as announcing the start of principal production, New Line has also revealed that Max Huang (Time Raiders) has been cast in the role of … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: Production on Movie Reboot Begins!!
It seems Mortal Kombat wasn’t quite done with its casting announcements for the day. Just hours after word came the film had cast its Sonya Blade and Kano, Variety has revealed that Chin Han (Skyscraper) will play the villainous Shang Tsung while Hiroyuki Sanada (Westworld) as the fan-favorite Scorpion. Both original characters to the first game, Shang Tsung is a powerful sorcerer and shapeshifter who absorbs … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: Chin Han and Hiroyuki Sanada Join as Shang Tsung and Scorpion!!
The Mortal Kombat reboot cast continues to grow as Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, and Lewis Tan join the ranks. McNamee and Lawson have been cast two play two iconic characters in the Mortal Kombat franchise and Tan will arrive on the scene in a still-unannounced role, fresh off his work on Netflix’s Wu Assassins. According to Deadline, McNamee will play Sonya Blade while Lawson is taking on the role of Kano. In … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, and Lewis Tan Join Reboot!!
Having found Sub-Zero last month in The Raid’s Joe Taslim, casting on Warner Bros.’ Mortal Kombat movie reboot has now stepped up a gear with THR reporting that Ludi Lin (Power Rangers), Tadanobu Asano (Thor), Mehcad Brooks (Supergirl), and newcomer Sisi Stringer have all signed on to do battle in the Mortal Kombat Tournament. Lin is set to portray the Shaolin monk Liu Kang, with … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: Movie Reboot Casts More Characters!!
I played a lot of “fighting” games as a kid. Double Dragon. Street Fighter. Killer Instinct. They were all pretty good. But there was one fight franchise that stood tall over all the others, and that was Mortal Kombat. I loved the characters, I loved how violent the game was, with all its fatalities and babalities (don’t ask), and I loved the “Finish Him!” refrain … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: ‘The Raid’ Star Joe Taslim Cast as Sub-Zero!!!
Synopsis – Ito (Joe Taslim), a gangland enforcer, caught amidst a treacherous and violent insurrection within his Triad crime family upon his return home from a stint abroad. Directed – Timo Tjahjanto Starring – Iko Uwais, Julie Estelle, Joe Taslim Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Night Comes For Us’: Netflix Reveals First Trailer of the Upcoming Indonesian Action Thriller!! Check It Out!!
