After amassing more than $125 million at the worldwide box office, Mortal Kombat II is all set to arrive on digital and in physical form over the coming weeks. Unlike the first film which suffered at the hands of the pandemic, Mortal Kombat II enjoyed a successful international theatrical release in early May. The film, regarded by as a huge step up from the original, arrives on all popular digital streaming services on June 9. Following this comes a number of physical editions, with the 4K UHD Blu-ray, regular Blu-ray and DVD release slated for July 28. The physical editions…
After attending the star-studded premiere of Mortal Kombat II at the IMAX theatre in Sydney, Christopher and Toasty sit down together for the first time to review the film from start to finish.
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…
After amassing more than $125 million at the worldwide box office, Mortal Kombat II is all set to arrive on digital and in physical form over the coming weeks. Unlike the first film which suffered at the hands of the pandemic, Mortal Kombat II enjoyed a successful international theatrical release in early May. The film, regarded by as a huge step up from the original, arrives on all popular digital streaming services on June 9. Following this comes a number of physical editions, with the 4K UHD Blu-ray, regular Blu-ray and DVD release slated for July 28. The physical editions…
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…
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2017 marks an incredible milestone for NetherRealm Studios, with their most popular franchise set to celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary. To mark the momentous occasion, studio Creative Director Ed Boon joined host Geoff Keighley in the E3 Coliseum to discuss everything from past and present Mortal Kombat titles to its Hollywood movies and the future of the series. Originally planned as a fighting game based on the Van Damme hit Bloodsport, Mortal Kombat was created by a small team of four at the now defunct Midway Games comprising of Ed Boon, John Tobias, John Vogel and Dan Forden. Soon after it became a worldwide…
Kombat will live in Injustice 2 beginning next month when Lin Kuei veteran Sub-Zero joins the fray as part of the title’s Fighter Pack 1 DLC. Sporting a radically new design, Sub-Zero retains many of his signature moves and combos as evidenced by his introductory trailer released yesterday during Ed Boon’s 25-year Mortal Kombat retrospective with Geoff Keighley at E3. Sub-Zero is a lethal cryomancer and leader of the reformed Lin Kuei clan. When Sub-Zero was younger, the Lin Kuei were corrupted and destroyed from within, staining their honor. Now serving as Grandmaster, Sub-Zero vows to redeem that honor, pledging to defend…
Evil rises in the latest Story Mode trailer for Injustice 2, with Gorilla Grodd standing tall as he prepares to deploy his forces, better known as The Society, from Gorilla City. The Society first appeared in DC Comics’ timeline in 1976 as a collection of super-villains who banded together to defeat the Justice League and those who stand for justice. The trailer showcases its current members amongst the chaos, including Cheetah, Bane, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Deadshot and Catwoman.
Following their sixth Watchtower live stream, NetherRealm Studios have released a new gameplay trailer showcasing Captain Cold in action. Cold, calculating and armed with a technologically advanced freeze gun, Leonard Snart aka Captain Cold has plans to stop The Flash and his allies in their tracks. Approaching jobs with an utter lack of emotion, Cold is surprisingly empathetic toward his younger sister who he will do anything to protect. However upon learning of her brutal murder as well as that of the Rogues by the Regime, Snart now seeks ultimate vengeance — and will gladly use the Society to achieve it.
It’s good to be bad in NetherRealm Studios’ latest trailer for Injustice 2 which showcases some of the series’ greatest villains. Joining the roster this time around are Bane, Captain Cold and Scarecrow, alongside the already revealed Gorilla Grodd. Best known as one of Batman’s greatest adversaries, Bane is a man of insurmountable strength and incredible intelligence. Orphaned as a boy and imprisoned by tyrants who used him as a test subject, Bane broke free of his shackles in a fit of rage. Fuelled by the über-steroid serum known as Venom, his quest for supremacy puts him directly at odds with anyone who…
The House of El has a new hero, with Supergirl’s inclusion in the Injustice 2 roster set to have a lasting impact on the impending battle. With her cousin Hal-El judgement heavily clouded, Kara Zor-El faces a new threat in the form of antihero Black Adam, whose inclusion in the roster is confirmed in this trailer. Driven by a need to rule, Black Adam is proof that absolute power can corrupt. Once appointed as a champion of the council of wizards, his maligned moral compass saw his eventual imprisonment for thousands of years. Now free once more, Black Adam will stop at…
Heavy blows continue to be dealt as NetherRealm Studios moves forward with its strong line-up of downloadable characters for Injustice 2. Starfire will be the latest fighter to join the fray come August following the release of Sub-Zero and Red Hood prior as part of Fighter Pack 1. Princess Koriand’r of Tamaran was betrayed by her own sister and forced into slavery, where she was subjected to torture, exploitation and experimentation at the hands of others. This only strengthened her resolve, and after breaking free and fleeing to Earth she discovered a world full of heroes who fought for a cause.Renaming herself Starfire,…
2017 marks an incredible milestone for NetherRealm Studios, with their most popular franchise set to celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary. To mark the momentous occasion, studio Creative Director Ed Boon joined host Geoff Keighley in the E3 Coliseum to discuss everything from past and present Mortal Kombat titles to its Hollywood movies and the future of the series. Originally planned as a fighting game based on the Van Damme hit Bloodsport, Mortal Kombat was created by a small team of four at the now defunct Midway Games comprising of Ed Boon, John Tobias, John Vogel and Dan Forden. Soon after it became a worldwide…
Kombat will live in Injustice 2 beginning next month when Lin Kuei veteran Sub-Zero joins the fray as part of the title’s Fighter Pack 1 DLC. Sporting a radically new design, Sub-Zero retains many of his signature moves and combos as evidenced by his introductory trailer released yesterday during Ed Boon’s 25-year Mortal Kombat retrospective with Geoff Keighley at E3. Sub-Zero is a lethal cryomancer and leader of the reformed Lin Kuei clan. When Sub-Zero was younger, the Lin Kuei were corrupted and destroyed from within, staining their honor. Now serving as Grandmaster, Sub-Zero vows to redeem that honor, pledging to defend…
Evil rises in the latest Story Mode trailer for Injustice 2, with Gorilla Grodd standing tall as he prepares to deploy his forces, better known as The Society, from Gorilla City. The Society first appeared in DC Comics’ timeline in 1976 as a collection of super-villains who banded together to defeat the Justice League and those who stand for justice. The trailer showcases its current members amongst the chaos, including Cheetah, Bane, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Deadshot and Catwoman.
Following their sixth Watchtower live stream, NetherRealm Studios have released a new gameplay trailer showcasing Captain Cold in action. Cold, calculating and armed with a technologically advanced freeze gun, Leonard Snart aka Captain Cold has plans to stop The Flash and his allies in their tracks. Approaching jobs with an utter lack of emotion, Cold is surprisingly empathetic toward his younger sister who he will do anything to protect. However upon learning of her brutal murder as well as that of the Rogues by the Regime, Snart now seeks ultimate vengeance — and will gladly use the Society to achieve it.
It’s good to be bad in NetherRealm Studios’ latest trailer for Injustice 2 which showcases some of the series’ greatest villains. Joining the roster this time around are Bane, Captain Cold and Scarecrow, alongside the already revealed Gorilla Grodd. Best known as one of Batman’s greatest adversaries, Bane is a man of insurmountable strength and incredible intelligence. Orphaned as a boy and imprisoned by tyrants who used him as a test subject, Bane broke free of his shackles in a fit of rage. Fuelled by the über-steroid serum known as Venom, his quest for supremacy puts him directly at odds with anyone who…