Mortal Kombat Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Mortal Kombat.

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  Joe Taslim

  ... Sub-Zero

  Fast & Furious 6, The Raid: Redemption

• T
  Tadanobu Asano

  ... Raiden

  Mortal Kombat 2, Thor

• L
  Ludi Lin

  ... Liu Kang

  Mortal Kombat 2, Power Rangers

• M
  Mehcad Brooks

  ... Major Jackson 'Jax' Briggs

  Mortal Kombat 2, Nobody's Fool

• 
  Josh Lawson

  ... Kano

  Mortal Kombat 2, Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp

• C
  Chin Han

  ... Shang Tsung

  Mortal Kombat 2, Skyscraper

• 
  Lewis Tan

  ... Cole Young

  About Fate

• J
  Jessica McNamee

  ... Sonya Blade

  Mortal Kombat 2, The Meg

• H
  Hiroyuki Sanada

  ... Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion

  Mortal Kombat 2, John Wick: Chapter 4

• M
  Max Huang

  ... Kung Lao

  Mortal Kombat 2, Hidden Strike

• S
  Sisi Stringer

  ... Mileena

  Force of Nature: The Dry 2, Vampire Academy

• M
  Matilda Kimber

  ... Emily Young

Crew Behind the Film

The Mortal Kombat behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Simon McQuoid last directed Omega. The film's writer Oren Uziel last wrote 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

Production Details

What we know about the Mortal Kombat movie production.

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.

Production Updates for Mortal Kombat

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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