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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“Those were $500 sunglasses, asshole!” This iconic line was improvised by none other than Linden Ashby, whose portrayal of Johnny Cage in 1995’s Mortal Kombat was nothing short of incredible. A skilled martial artist, Linden held his own in a number of fight sequences as he battled to survive Shang Tsung’s tournament. Mortal Kombat aside, Linden is a keen surfer, and has since appeared in a number of movies and hit television shows, most notably as Noah Stilinski in MTV’s Teen Wolf. Linden is set to reprise his role in Teen Wolf: The Movie, due for release on Paramount+ on 26 January 2023.
Beata Poźniak is a Polish-born actress, voice over artist, poet, painter and human rights activist who introduced the first bill in the history of the US Congress to officially recognise International Women’s Day in the United States. Her powerful portrayal of Skarlet in Mortal Kombat 11 saw her win the prestigious Voice Arts Award in the “Outstanding Video Game Character – Best Performance” category in 2020.
Dana Hee is an American actress, martial artist, model and Olympic gold medalist in Taekwondo. She is best known for portraying Mileena in 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and Siann in the Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series. Acting aside, she has contributed to dozens of blockbuster movies as a stuntwoman, including Independence Day, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Batman & Robin, Charlie’s Angels, Moulin Rouge!, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Spider-Man 2, Terminator Salvation and many more. These days Dana is a motivational speaker, and also a published author.
Described as having a three-dimensional “shapeshifter” sound, Mara Junot is a force to be reckoned with. Able to speak in a number of languages and dialects, her versatility has made her the perfect choice for a number of gaming franchises, animation series, commercials and more. Inside Kombat circles, Mara portrayed the heavily retconned Queen Sindel in Mortal Kombat 11, delivering a breathtaking performance across both the main game and its expansive Story mode.
Mela Lee is a professional voiceover artist, vocalist and singer, best known in gaming circles as the voice of Jade in Mortal Kombat 11 and Lifeline in Apex Legends. Video games aside, she has provided her exquisite talent to various films, television and anime. Mela is the lead singer of Magnolia Memoir, and has recently released a solo single with multi-platinum producer Keith Harris titled “Another Hallelujah.”
Raiden Pham is affected by UBA5 disease, a life threatening progressive neurological disorder that can cause muscle floppiness and stiffness simultaneously, seizures, brain abnormalities and much more. In fact, it is so rare that only about thirty suffer this unfortunate condition worldwide. At two years old, Raiden is unable to sit, walk or talk. He can barely control his arms, and is fed via a stomach tube.
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The official Mortal Kombat 1 biography for Geras has been released via Mortal Kombat’s official Twitter page, providing further insight into his backstory. Subtitled “Sentinel of the Hourglass,” Geras was reconstructed by Liu Kang in the new era to aid in his mission to restore peace to the realms. With Kronika meeting her end in Mortal Kombat 11, he must identify the new mastermind behind the plot to thwart Liu Kang’s efforts. What are your thoughts on Geras’ new design and story arc in Mortal Kombat 1? Be sure to join our incredible kommunity by joining our Discord server (partnered…
In a move no one saw coming, NetherRealm Studios dropped a surprise Mortal Kombat 1 trailer today at Dream Con 2023. Subtitled “Keepers of Time,” the clip focuses on returning kombatant Geras as he works alongside Liu Kang to maintain the balance of peace. First introduced in Mortal Kombat 11 as a loyal servant to Kronika, Geras is an eternal being of limitless power who retains the memory of innumerable timelines, even in this newest era. Maintaining his “puzzle-like” appearance and large build, Geras manipulates time and uses brute strength to clobber his opponents into sand. Working alongside numerous Kameos…
Only a few weeks remain between now and the start of Mortal Kombat 1’s beta period, with dates and details announced a short time ago. Running from August 18-21, the Mortal Kombat 1 beta will be available to those who pre-order the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms. Unfortunately, PC and Switch users will miss out. Liu Kang, Sub-Zero, Kenshi, Kitana, Johnny Cage will all be playable, along with the newly announced Li Mei. Kameos will include Kano, Sonya, Jax, and Frost, with The Teahouse and Johnny Cage’s Mansion being the two arenas in which players can…
It’s been a big day for Mortal Kombat fans, with today’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con jam packed with new information, trailers and media to digest. Among the announcements was confirmation that Li Mei, Tanya and Baraka will be on Mortal Kombat 1’s base roster as playable kombatants, with Darrius being included as a Kameo. While Baraka was playable in Mortal Kombat 11 and Tanya in Mortal Kombat X, both Li Mei and Darrius have not been selectable since 2006’s Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. Kameo or not it’s exciting to see them return! Besides the screenshots above, the official Mortal Kombat…
The wait is finally over…the 3D era has arrived. And then some, so set off the fireworks! NetherRealm Studios’ appearance at San Diego Comic-Con could not have been more hype, as they revealed and showed off gameplay for seven classic Mortal Kombat characters. Right out of the gate the panel went live with the “Umgadi” trailer, which is in the same vein as the Lin Kuei trailer with a blend of gameplay and story. The trailer starts off in what appears to be Edenia as we used to know it with Liu Kang explaining that the Umgadi are a select…
Cage Match, the new title in the animated series Mortal Kombat Legends, now has an official cover art and release date! As you can see in the image above, the cover shows the film’s protagonist, Johnny Cage, in one of his famous superhero star poses! Los Angeles’ tall buildings rise behind him, and amidst some ominous clouds, we see the Mortal Kombat logo! More interesting, however, are the two other characters accompanying him: Ashrah and Kia. Ashrah is a demon from the Netherrealm who hunts other demons with a manipulative sword known to her as Kriss. Kia is one of…
Following today’s hype Mortal Kombat 1 trailer at EVO 2023, NetherRealm Studios have released a multitude of screenshots. Titled “The Banished,” the clip shows the return of fan-favourite Syzoth, the Zaterran warrior better known as Reptile. Fans purportedly screamed with joy the entire time, with 3D era favourites Ashrah, Havik and Sareena also joining the roster (although Sareena joins as a Kameo instead of a fully-fledged fighter). If social media is anything to go by, excitement is about to hit fever pitch. Be sure to join our incredible kommunity by joining our Discord server (partnered with the Netherkast) and following…
The official Mortal Kombat 1 biography for Geras has been released via Mortal Kombat’s official Twitter page, providing further insight into his backstory. Subtitled “Sentinel of the Hourglass,” Geras was reconstructed by Liu Kang in the new era to aid in his mission to restore peace to the realms. With Kronika meeting her end in Mortal Kombat 11, he must identify the new mastermind behind the plot to thwart Liu Kang’s efforts. What are your thoughts on Geras’ new design and story arc in Mortal Kombat 1? Be sure to join our incredible kommunity by joining our Discord server (partnered…
In a move no one saw coming, NetherRealm Studios dropped a surprise Mortal Kombat 1 trailer today at Dream Con 2023. Subtitled “Keepers of Time,” the clip focuses on returning kombatant Geras as he works alongside Liu Kang to maintain the balance of peace. First introduced in Mortal Kombat 11 as a loyal servant to Kronika, Geras is an eternal being of limitless power who retains the memory of innumerable timelines, even in this newest era. Maintaining his “puzzle-like” appearance and large build, Geras manipulates time and uses brute strength to clobber his opponents into sand. Working alongside numerous Kameos…
Only a few weeks remain between now and the start of Mortal Kombat 1’s beta period, with dates and details announced a short time ago. Running from August 18-21, the Mortal Kombat 1 beta will be available to those who pre-order the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms. Unfortunately, PC and Switch users will miss out. Liu Kang, Sub-Zero, Kenshi, Kitana, Johnny Cage will all be playable, along with the newly announced Li Mei. Kameos will include Kano, Sonya, Jax, and Frost, with The Teahouse and Johnny Cage’s Mansion being the two arenas in which players can…
It’s been a big day for Mortal Kombat fans, with today’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con jam packed with new information, trailers and media to digest. Among the announcements was confirmation that Li Mei, Tanya and Baraka will be on Mortal Kombat 1’s base roster as playable kombatants, with Darrius being included as a Kameo. While Baraka was playable in Mortal Kombat 11 and Tanya in Mortal Kombat X, both Li Mei and Darrius have not been selectable since 2006’s Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. Kameo or not it’s exciting to see them return! Besides the screenshots above, the official Mortal Kombat…
The wait is finally over…the 3D era has arrived. And then some, so set off the fireworks! NetherRealm Studios’ appearance at San Diego Comic-Con could not have been more hype, as they revealed and showed off gameplay for seven classic Mortal Kombat characters. Right out of the gate the panel went live with the “Umgadi” trailer, which is in the same vein as the Lin Kuei trailer with a blend of gameplay and story. The trailer starts off in what appears to be Edenia as we used to know it with Liu Kang explaining that the Umgadi are a select…