Mortal Kombat Movies: Release Order

1995 - 20213 Films5h 6m3 Average

The Mortal Kombat film franchise adapts the popular video game series about warriors from different realms competing in deadly tournaments to determine the fate of Earth. The series blends martial arts action with supernatural elements and the iconic characters that made the games famous.

This watch order includes two distinct continuities within the same franchise. The first two films from the 1990s form a complete story arc, following Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, and Sonya Blade through the original tournament and its aftermath. The 2021 film is a complete reboot with new characters and storylines, introducing fresh takes on classic fighters like Sub-Zero and Scorpion while setting up potential future installments.

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Mortal Kombat

19951h 41m3.1
Director: Paul W. S. Anderson
Cast: Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Christopher Lambert, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Based on the popular video game, three warriors must compete in a supernatural martial arts tournament to prevent an evil sorcerer from conquering Earth and the multiverse.

ActionFantasy
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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

19971h 35m2
Director: John R. Leonetti
Cast: Robin Shou, Talisa Soto, James Remar, Sandra Hess, Lynn 'Red' Williams

A group of heroic warriors must survive spectacular challenges and battle an evil warlord who threatens to take control of Earth, with only six days to save the planet.

ActionFantasyScience Fiction
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Mortal Kombat

20211h 50m4
Director: Simon McQuoid
Cast: Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin

A washed-up MMA fighter discovers his hidden heritage and must train with Earth's greatest champions to defend the universe against the forces of Outworld in this supernatural martial arts tournament.

ActionFantasyAdventure