Mortal Kombat Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 1, 2022

Mortal Kombat

Release Date: Friday, April 23, 2021 Theaters Friday, April 23, 2021 HBO Max

Director: Simon McQuoid

Starring: Joe Taslim • Tadanobu Asano • Ludi Lin • Mehcad Brooks • Josh Lawson

R Action N/A

3.86 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld's Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family's safety, Cole goes in search of Sonya Blade at the direction of Jax, a Special Forces Major who bears the same strange dragon marking Cole was born with. Soon, he finds himself at the temple of Lord Raiden, an Elder God and the protector of Earthrealm, who grants sanctuary to those who bear the mark. Here, Cole trains with experienced warriors Liu Kang, Kung Lao and rogue mercenary Kano, as he prepares to stand with Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. But will Cole be pushed hard enough to unlock his arcana—the immense power from within his soul—in time to save not only his family, but to stop Outworld once and for all?

Action Adventure Based on Game Martial Arts

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Who stars in Mortal Kombat – Cast List

Joe Taslim
... Sub-Zero

Fast & Furious 6, The Night Comes For Us
T
Tadanobu Asano
... Raiden

Mortal Kombat II , Thor
L
Ludi Lin
... Liu Kang

Mortal Kombat II , Power Rangers
M
Mehcad Brooks
... Major Jackson 'Jax' Briggs

Mortal Kombat II , Tyler Perry's A Fall From Grace
Josh Lawson
... Kano

Mortal Kombat II , True Spirit
C
Chin Han
... Shang Tsung

Mortal Kombat II , Ghost in the Shell
Lewis Tan
... Cole Young

Wildcat, Safe House
J
Jessica McNamee
... Sonya Blade

Mortal Kombat II , The Meg
H
Hiroyuki Sanada
... Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion

Mortal Kombat II , John Wick: Chapter 4
M
Max Huang
... Kung Lao

Mortal Kombat II , Hidden Strike
S
Sisi Stringer
... Mileena

Force of Nature: The Dry 2, Vampire Academy
M
Matilda Kimber
... Emily Young

Who is making Mortal Kombat – Crew List

A look at Mortal Kombat behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Simon McQuoid last helmed Omega. The film's writer Oren Uziel last penned Lost City of D and The Lost City .

Director: Simon McQuoid
Screenwriters: Oren Uziel
Greg Russo
Producers: Michael Clear
Todd Garner
Jeremy Stein
James Wan

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Broken Road Productions
New Line Cinema
Threshold Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Mortal Kombat

Key Facts

A live-action adaptation of the popular video game.
South Australia Premier Steven Marshall said the film will be the biggest movie production in the state’s history (5/20/19).
The “Mortal Kombat” games are developed by NetherRealm Studios, owned by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
Based on the classic ’90s arcade game.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2020

Completed

Changed Mortal Kombat movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2020

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jul 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Joe Taslim cast as Sub-Zero

May 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Pre-production stars May 2019 with filming scheduled to start in late 2019. Adelaide, Australia is the shooting location.

Jan 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Mortal Kombat: Devastation, Mortal Kombat 3, MK3
Language: English

Mortal Kombat Trailers and Clips

Mortal Kombat

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Mortal Kombat Release Date: When was the film released?

Mortal Kombat was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 23 , 2021. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Together Together, In The Earth and Bloodthirsty.

Mortal Kombat DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Mortal Kombat is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday, September 20, 2022. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Mortal Kombat today on Amazon.

Mortal Kombat Digital Release Date

Mortal Kombat is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.