‘Mortal Kombat’ Movies on Blu-Ray and Streaming

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Despite a gap of more than 20 years between the last film “Mortal Kombat” and the upcoming release, fans of the franchise have remained loyal to films and video games. The final film in the series will arrive in theaters and on HBO Max on April 16. If you’re not already a HBO Max subscriber, a monthly subscription costs $ 14.99 per month, giving you access to thousands of blockbuster movies, blockbuster TV series, and a myriad of classic movie titles, as well as exclusive lineup including “Mortal Kombat” and a list of films on the Warner Bros. roster, all of which will be available to stream for the first month after the films hit theaters.

Inspired by the famous video game, the latest adventure “Mortal Kombat” marks the debut of the feature film by award-winning Australian commercial director Simon McQuiod. James Wan (“The Conjuring”, “Aquaman”) is producing, alongside Todd Garner (“Into the Storm”), McQuiod and Bennett Walsh (“Men in Black: International”, “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”).

The premise follows Cole Young (Lewis Tan), a failed MMA fighter unaware of his heritage – or why he’s being stalked by Sub-Zero (Joe Taslim). Fearing for the safety of her family, Young sets out to track down Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee), an agent with the Earthrealm Special Forces Unit. Along the way, Young meets Special Forces Major Jackson “Jax” Bridges (Mehcad Brooks), who bears the same mysterious birthmark as him. Young soon finds himself at the Temple of Earthrealm protector Lord Raiden, where he is granted the shrine and trains with skilled warriors such as Liu Kange (Ludi Lin), Kung Lao (Max Huang) and Kano (Josh Lawson) in preparation. of an intergalactic. martial arts battle to defend the Earthrealm from the enemies of Outworld, once and for all. The film includes Scorpion (Hiroyuki Sanada), a titular character from the “Mortal Kombat” universe.

In taking on such a popular franchise, McQuiod wanted to pay special attention to each character. “They are revered characters, be it Sonja, Jax or Kung Lao. I kept saying that there is a large percentage of people who only come to see Kung Lao, or their favorite is Sonja, ”said McQuoid. “Managing the characters within this ensemble cast was a big deal and I tried my best to make sure that each character had a reason to exist and didn’t feel under-practiced or overdone. ; it was really hard. It’s a very dense, multi-layered film with a lot of preconceptions from the super-fans waiting to be [this and that]. There is a lot to consider! “

The release of a new movie “Mortal Kombat” comes almost two years to the day since the hugely popular video game “Mortal Kombat 11” debuted. For fans of the film franchise and video games, now is the perfect time to get acquainted with the original film series. Below, find out where you can watch and stream the other “Mortal Kombat” movies.

Blu-Ray “Mortal Kombat”

The 1995 installment of “Mortal Kombat,” directed by Kevin Droney and Paul WS Anderson, kicked off the film franchise. The premise of the film follows the martial artist Lui Kang (Robin Shou), action movie star Johnny Cage (Linden Ashby) and Blade (Bridgette Wilson) as they prepare to defeat the soul-stealing demonic wizard, Shang Tsung. The trio were selected by Lord Rayden (Christopher Lambert) who also serves as a mentor. “Mortal Kombat” was a big box office hit, grossing $ 124 million worldwide.

Blu-Ray “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation”

It’s no secret that the “Mortal Kombat” sequel missed the mark with critics and fans alike, but sometimes a bad movie is just what the doctor ordered. Released in 1997, “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation” was a commercial failure, directed by John R. Leonetti. The film is based on the video game “Mortal Kombat 3” and focuses on Emperor Shao Kahn, ruler of the Outerworld, who creeps through an open portal with his warriors in tow. Kahn breaks the rules put in place by the Old Gods by attempting to merge the Earthrealm and the Outerworld. The cast of “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation” includes Robin Shou, Brian Thompson, Talisa Soto, Sandra Hess, James Remar and Lynn “Red” Williams.

Blu-Ray “Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge”

“Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge” was the franchise’s first adult animation produced by Warner Bros. after the company acquired the franchise over ten years ago. “Mortal Kombat” franchise co-creator Ed Boon was a creative consultant on the animated film, released last year, and centers Scorpion’s quest for revenge on the people who killed his family. The film received overwhelmingly positive reviews from fans, but we’ll have to wait and see if “Scorpion’s Revenge” hits theaters. In the meantime, you can purchase the film on Blu-ray or stream it on Amazon Prime.

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