With the theatrical release of Mortal Kombat II less than two weeks away, Christopher, Toasty and Kung Lew share their hopes, their fears and their final thoughts ahead of its premiere.
Toasty and McCage provide an in-depth analysis and review episodes 3 and 4 of 1998’s Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series, titled Cold Reality and Immortal Kombat respectively.
Toasty is joined by McCage and Kung Lew to breakdown the second trailer for Mortal Kombat II, which premieres worldwide on 8th May 2026.
The second trailer for 2026’s Mortal Kombat II movie has dropped, and is sure to whet more than a few appetites. Once again, protagonist Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) is front and centre, seemingly thrust into a world he doesn’t quite understand. While numerous fan theories currently exist, many believe the film’s first half will focus on the film star while the latter half will focus more on the rise of Kitana and Earthrealm’s warriors against the evil emperor Shao Kahn. Guess we’ll have to wait and see. What do you think of this latest trailer? Be sure to keep an…
TOASTY! The man behind Mortal Kombat’s most iconic music tracks has announced his retirement from the team after more than three decades. Dan Forden served as one of the original four team members who created the original Mortal Kombat in 1992 alongside Ed Boon, John Tobias and John Vogel. Its unique digitised graphics and gruesome finishing moves aside, a huge part of Mortal Kombat’s appeal came from its catchy soundtrack and crispy sound effects. Game after game he continued to perfect his craft, and although others eventually joined the sound development team his influence remained front and centre. Wednesday was…
Toasty, McKetchup and Kung Lew sit down to analyse and review episodes 1 and 2 of 1998’s Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series.
The second trailer for 2026’s Mortal Kombat II movie has dropped, and is sure to whet more than a few appetites. Once again, protagonist Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) is front and centre, seemingly thrust into a world he doesn’t quite understand. While numerous fan theories currently exist, many believe the film’s first half will focus on the film star while the latter half will focus more on the rise of Kitana and Earthrealm’s warriors against the evil emperor Shao Kahn. Guess we’ll have to wait and see. What do you think of this latest trailer? Be sure to keep an…
TOASTY! The man behind Mortal Kombat’s most iconic music tracks has announced his retirement from the team after more than three decades. Dan Forden served as one of the original four team members who created the original Mortal Kombat in 1992 alongside Ed Boon, John Tobias and John Vogel. Its unique digitised graphics and gruesome finishing moves aside, a huge part of Mortal Kombat’s appeal came from its catchy soundtrack and crispy sound effects. Game after game he continued to perfect his craft, and although others eventually joined the sound development team his influence remained front and centre. Wednesday was…
As largely expected, Digital Eclipse and Atari have used Evo 2025 to jointly announce the inclusion of Mortal Kombat Trilogy in Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. Released in 1996, Mortal Kombat Trilogy quickly became a fan favourite, bringing together an enormous roster of kombatants and arenas. Although it was also released for Nintendo 64, it was the PlayStation and PC ports that really resonated with fans as they contained crisper graphics and additional characters. In fact, it is the PlayStation port specifically that will be included with this kollection. While the digital version of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is expected in…
With the red-band for Mortal Kombat II out in the wild, Warner Bros. have released posters for characters set to feature in the film. A total of sixteen posters are available below, including those for Baraka, Bi-Han (Noob Saibot), Cole Young, Jade, Jax, Johnny Cage, Kano, Kitana, Kung Lao, Liu Kang, Raiden, Scorpion, Shang Tsung, Shao Kahn, Sindel and Sonya Blade. Which one is your favourite? Keep it locked to Kamidogu as we bring you further updates as they develop,
The moment you have all been waiting for has arrived: Mortal Kombat II’s official red-band trailer is here. Proving that there is plenty of steam left in the 33-year-old franchise, Mortal Kombat returns to the silver screen this October with its second film following 2021’s reboot. The trailer has garnered so much attention that it has officially become the most viewed red-band trailer of all time, hitting 106.8 million views in only 24 hours. Seemingly centred around Johnny Cage, the trailer sees the failed action star thrust into a violent world he doesn’t fully understand. While the film shares some…
Excitement continues to build as the first trailer for the eagerly awaited second Mortal Kombat movie gets ready to drop. News broke earlier today that a live YouTube event would be held tomorrow beginning 8:05am PT following a number of cryptic tweets by series co-creator Ed Boon and producer Todd Garner. Early reports suggest that the trailer itself will debut at 9am PT. To help build hype for the main trailer, a teaser titled “Uncaged Fury” gives fans their first glimpse of Johnny Cage, who is portrayed by Karl Urban. Sporting attire similar to his appearance in Mortal Kombat 11,…
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A self-confessed nerd with a love of Marvel Comics, Andrew Bowen is a tremendously talented actor, writer, director, producer and voice over artist. Since his debut as a regular on Fox’s sketch comedy series MADtv, Bowen has appeared in over 250 film and television productions alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names. In the world of gaming, he is best known for his stellar portrayal of Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 11. As a screenwriter, Bowen received critical praise for his comedic short “The 716th” which is currently available on Amazon Prime Video.
Dan Southworth is an accomplished actor, stuntman, motion capture, voice over and martial artist with decades of experience under his belt. Starring as Kenshi in the second season of Mortal Kombat: Legacy, Dan is credited across a plethora of productions, including the Devil May Cry series where he voiced Vergil, and Power Rangers Time Force where is known as Eric Myers/Quantum Ranger. His latest project, Blade of the 47 Ronin, is set to premiere on Netflix sometime in 2022.
Katalin Zamiar (Rodriguez-Ogren) is a martial artist, former sportswriter, fitness instructor and owner of POW! Gym Chicago. Having trained in martial arts for over 30 years, Katalin holds a total of four black belts in Kung-Fu, Tae Kwon-Do, Gōjū-Ryū Karate and Shōrin-Ryū Karate. She is best known for her portrayal of Kitana, Mileena and Jade in Mortal Kombat II.
Ludi Lin is a Chinese-born Canadian actor and model who is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Liu Kang in the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie reboot. He stars as Kerwin Tan, heir to the billionaire Tan family fortune in CW’s Kung Fu, currently in its second season.
Long Live Mortal Kombat is a work in progress trilogy of books written by author and die-hard Mortal Kombat fan David L. Craddock. The first book in the series, subtitled “Round 1 – The Fatalities and Fandom of the Arcade Era,” launches on Kickstarter on 29 March and covers the franchise’s arcade era spanning Mortal Kombat 1 through 4.
The youngest of four children, Jeffrey Meek has enjoyed an illustrious acting career, having worked alongside some of the industry’s greats including Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell, Denzel Washington and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Cast as the protagonist of the 1992 hit series Raven, Jeffrey later portrayed both Rayden and Shao Kahn in 1998’s Mortal Kombat: Conquest.
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Wow. Never before has a Mortal Kombat trailer shocked with such luscious, polished visuals and eargasmic audio. I have been a fan of Mortal Kombat for its entire 30 year run, and I can honestly say that NetherRealm Studios continues to be a force to reckon with. Most long-running franchises seem to give us more of the same, but somehow Mortal Kombat continues to remain fresh. Just over an hour ago NetherRealm Studios dropped the official reveal trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, ending a long period of quiet from the studio. It was definitely worth the wait. The trailer opens…
Prepare yourselves: the next chapter in the Mortal Kombat franchise is due to be unveiled in a few short hours! Hype is at fever pitch following the release of a final teaser trailer showing the now infamous ticking clock paused on 1; its glass face shattering soon thereafter. Following this, a message stating “IT IS TIME” fades into view, confirming a May 18 date for the worldwide premiere of NetherRealm Studios’ newest project. To assist our international kommunity, we have put together a list of times in major regions around the globe that can be used for comparison. It’s going…
Momentum continues to build as NetherRealm Studios press on teasing the next title in the Mortal Kombat franchise, tentatively dubbed Mortal Kombat 12. The studio today released a second teaser trailer, which focuses heavily on the concept of time. In the short clip, a second hand can be seen ticking clockwise from 9 to 10. As the hand reaches 11 it pauses, before oscillating violently. Following a flash of light, the hand skips right over 12 and lands on 1. Eagle-eyed viewers will notice that the reflection on the face of the clock looks like that of last week’s teaser…
Mortal Kombat has joined popular short-form video sharing platform TikTok, as anticipation continues to build for the next exciting instalment in the franchise. TikTok joins a slew of other platforms on which Mortal Kombat holds official accounts, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch and Discord. Kamidogu has also opened its own TikTok account; be sure to give us a follow too! Fans continue to wait with bated breath, as an official announcement of Mortal Kombat 12 is expected sometime in mid to late May. This comes following the release of last week’s teaser trailer, in which an hourglass expels its…
May looks to be a promising month for Mortal Kombat fans as momentum builds for the franchise’s twelfth instalment. It’s been four years since NetherRealm Studios gave us Mortal Kombat 11, an incredible addition to the franchise that pushed the envelope and took fighting games to a whole new level. One year later the studio released its Aftermath expansion, further extending its expansive Story mode and giving us two tantalising possible endings. Kronika, the Keeper of Time, was introduced in Mortal Kombat 11 as an all-powerful Titan who had the ability to alter and bend time to her will through…
In June, filming of Mortal Kombat 2 will commence, and followers of the gaming franchise will witness a number of classic characters gracing the movie’s sequel. As per a new report by That Hashtag Show, four new antagonists – Baraka, Shao Kahn, Sindel, and Quan Chi – will be the new featured villains in the upcoming film. Furthermore, Kitana and King Jerrod are also expected to make an appearance. We here at Kamidogu have not been able to verify any of these tall tales, so grain of salt in hand let’s take a look at this. However, if the report…
BT Games, otherwise known as South Africa’s favourite gaming store, is handing out some tantalisingly cool bonuses with the purchase of Mortal Kombat 1. Exclusive to the African retailer, the Baraka-inspired black balaclava and updated dragon logo keyring are being offered as a free add-on for all versions of the game, including Standard, Premium and Kollector’s Editions. No word on whether any other regions will be receiving these epic items. Keep it locked to Kamidogu as we bring you further Mortal Kombat 1 news. Be sure to join our incredible kommunity by joining our Discord server (partnered with the Netherkast)…
Wow. Never before has a Mortal Kombat trailer shocked with such luscious, polished visuals and eargasmic audio. I have been a fan of Mortal Kombat for its entire 30 year run, and I can honestly say that NetherRealm Studios continues to be a force to reckon with. Most long-running franchises seem to give us more of the same, but somehow Mortal Kombat continues to remain fresh. Just over an hour ago NetherRealm Studios dropped the official reveal trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, ending a long period of quiet from the studio. It was definitely worth the wait. The trailer opens…
Prepare yourselves: the next chapter in the Mortal Kombat franchise is due to be unveiled in a few short hours! Hype is at fever pitch following the release of a final teaser trailer showing the now infamous ticking clock paused on 1; its glass face shattering soon thereafter. Following this, a message stating “IT IS TIME” fades into view, confirming a May 18 date for the worldwide premiere of NetherRealm Studios’ newest project. To assist our international kommunity, we have put together a list of times in major regions around the globe that can be used for comparison. It’s going…
Momentum continues to build as NetherRealm Studios press on teasing the next title in the Mortal Kombat franchise, tentatively dubbed Mortal Kombat 12. The studio today released a second teaser trailer, which focuses heavily on the concept of time. In the short clip, a second hand can be seen ticking clockwise from 9 to 10. As the hand reaches 11 it pauses, before oscillating violently. Following a flash of light, the hand skips right over 12 and lands on 1. Eagle-eyed viewers will notice that the reflection on the face of the clock looks like that of last week’s teaser…
Mortal Kombat has joined popular short-form video sharing platform TikTok, as anticipation continues to build for the next exciting instalment in the franchise. TikTok joins a slew of other platforms on which Mortal Kombat holds official accounts, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch and Discord. Kamidogu has also opened its own TikTok account; be sure to give us a follow too! Fans continue to wait with bated breath, as an official announcement of Mortal Kombat 12 is expected sometime in mid to late May. This comes following the release of last week’s teaser trailer, in which an hourglass expels its…
May looks to be a promising month for Mortal Kombat fans as momentum builds for the franchise’s twelfth instalment. It’s been four years since NetherRealm Studios gave us Mortal Kombat 11, an incredible addition to the franchise that pushed the envelope and took fighting games to a whole new level. One year later the studio released its Aftermath expansion, further extending its expansive Story mode and giving us two tantalising possible endings. Kronika, the Keeper of Time, was introduced in Mortal Kombat 11 as an all-powerful Titan who had the ability to alter and bend time to her will through…