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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Anticipation continues to build on the eve of Predator’s official introduction into the Mortal Kombat X roster. Available from July 7 for owners of the Kombat Pack and a week later for general purchase, the grotesque alien warrior joins Jason Voorhees as the title’s second guest and third overall downloadable character. To celebrate his impending release, NetherRealm Studios have scheduled a Kombat Kast for “Predator-eve,” during which regulars Derek Kirtzic and Tyler Lansdown will officially debut his gameplay footage and describe his three variations in detail. Be sure to tune into NetherRealm’s official Twitch channel on Monday July 6 at 3:00pm CDT to catch Predator in…
With Predator’s impending July release almost upon us, Xbox One gamer Sonicdude20th has uploaded a series of leaked videos showcasing the alien’s various abilities in Mortal Kombat X. Predator’s three variations include Warrior, Hunter and Hish-Qu-Ten, with his two Fatalities named “Ghostin’ Us” and “Certain Death” respectively. Included in the Predator update is a Carl Weathers skin for Jax, as well as a Commando skin for Johnny Cage and a heat vision skin for Scorpion. Predator will become the third of four downloadable characters to join the fray following the release of Jason Voorhees in early May and Tanya in early June, leaving…
Today saw the launch of Mortal Kombat X’s second downloadable character Tanya across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC for owners of the Kombat Pack. Making her debut in Mortal Kombat 4, Tanya makes a triumphant return with a plethora of both familiar and brand new moves. As always, Kamidogu is proud to present a thorough and complete guide to the Edenian traitor. Our site now houses her biography and full moves list, as well as her tower ending and finishing moves captured in full high definition at 60 frames per second. Best of all, it’s available to everyone, and for free!
Blinded by Shang Tsung’s treachery, Kenshi made a triumphant return to the main roster in Mortal Kombat X to fight alongside his son, Takeda. In continuing their Kombat Klass series, NetherRealm Studios have published a new video that offers tips on mastering the sightless swordsman. Armed with his signature telekinetic abilities and powerful Sento blade, the video guides players through his Balanced, Kenjutsu and Possessed variations, showcasing just some of the devastating combos that can be unleashed on their opponents.
Bearers of the Kombat Pack are set to receive their second treat this week, with the Edenian traitor Tanya all but ready to join the Mortal Kombat X roster this coming Tuesday. Sporting a vastly different skin tone and overall look from her initial appearance in the game’s Story Mode, she will be available for general purchase a week later starting June 9 for US$4.99. Like Kitana and Rain, Tanya is an Edenian, a native of a realm konquered by Shao Kahn and merged with Outworld millennia ago. The Edenians have been fighting for independence ever since. Though she’s a skilled kombatant,…
NetherRealm Studios have today released the Kold War skin pack, which adds a further three costumes to the ever-expanding wardrobe in Mortal Kombat X. It is available now on Steam, as well as the PlayStation Store and Xbox LIVE Marketplace only for US$3.99. The Russian theme began back in March when it was revealed that fan artist Sergey Svistunov would have his radical Kold War Scorpion design implemented into the game. The team at NetherRealm have since expanded on the theme, with today’s pack adding Revolution Kano, Tundra Sub-Zero and Motherland Sonya Blade.
NetherRealm Studios have released a new compatibility patch in anticipation of Predator’s arrival in Mortal Kombat X on July 7 for owners of the Kombat Pack. Patch 1.07 introduces a number of new additions, including a free Klassic Ermac skin that is available to all players. The update also includes previews for three new skins that will come bundled with Predator, including MK3 Jax, MK3 Kung Lao and MK4 Quan Chi. Also of note is that Jax, Johnny Cage, Kitana, Kung Lao, Mileena, Scorpion, Sonya Blade and Sub-Zero all seem to have gained a third Fatality, although they are currently locked. The update…
Anticipation continues to build on the eve of Predator’s official introduction into the Mortal Kombat X roster. Available from July 7 for owners of the Kombat Pack and a week later for general purchase, the grotesque alien warrior joins Jason Voorhees as the title’s second guest and third overall downloadable character. To celebrate his impending release, NetherRealm Studios have scheduled a Kombat Kast for “Predator-eve,” during which regulars Derek Kirtzic and Tyler Lansdown will officially debut his gameplay footage and describe his three variations in detail. Be sure to tune into NetherRealm’s official Twitch channel on Monday July 6 at 3:00pm CDT to catch Predator in…
With Predator’s impending July release almost upon us, Xbox One gamer Sonicdude20th has uploaded a series of leaked videos showcasing the alien’s various abilities in Mortal Kombat X. Predator’s three variations include Warrior, Hunter and Hish-Qu-Ten, with his two Fatalities named “Ghostin’ Us” and “Certain Death” respectively. Included in the Predator update is a Carl Weathers skin for Jax, as well as a Commando skin for Johnny Cage and a heat vision skin for Scorpion. Predator will become the third of four downloadable characters to join the fray following the release of Jason Voorhees in early May and Tanya in early June, leaving…
Today saw the launch of Mortal Kombat X’s second downloadable character Tanya across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC for owners of the Kombat Pack. Making her debut in Mortal Kombat 4, Tanya makes a triumphant return with a plethora of both familiar and brand new moves. As always, Kamidogu is proud to present a thorough and complete guide to the Edenian traitor. Our site now houses her biography and full moves list, as well as her tower ending and finishing moves captured in full high definition at 60 frames per second. Best of all, it’s available to everyone, and for free!
Blinded by Shang Tsung’s treachery, Kenshi made a triumphant return to the main roster in Mortal Kombat X to fight alongside his son, Takeda. In continuing their Kombat Klass series, NetherRealm Studios have published a new video that offers tips on mastering the sightless swordsman. Armed with his signature telekinetic abilities and powerful Sento blade, the video guides players through his Balanced, Kenjutsu and Possessed variations, showcasing just some of the devastating combos that can be unleashed on their opponents.
Bearers of the Kombat Pack are set to receive their second treat this week, with the Edenian traitor Tanya all but ready to join the Mortal Kombat X roster this coming Tuesday. Sporting a vastly different skin tone and overall look from her initial appearance in the game’s Story Mode, she will be available for general purchase a week later starting June 9 for US$4.99. Like Kitana and Rain, Tanya is an Edenian, a native of a realm konquered by Shao Kahn and merged with Outworld millennia ago. The Edenians have been fighting for independence ever since. Though she’s a skilled kombatant,…