What is cole young mortal kombat?

Cole Young in Mortal Kombat

Cole Young is a fictional character created for the 2021 Mortal Kombat film. He's not a character from the original Mortal Kombat video game franchise, but was created specifically for the film adaptation.

  • Character Overview: Cole is a washed-up MMA fighter who is unaware of his lineage and connection to the Mortal Kombat tournament. He bears a mysterious dragon marking on his chest, which is revealed to be an invitation to the tournament.

  • Role in the Film: He is the main protagonist in the film, serving as an audience surrogate who discovers the world of Mortal Kombat alongside the viewers. His journey involves training with characters like <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Raiden">Raiden</a> and learning to unlock his arcana, which is his special ability.

  • Arcana: Cole's arcana manifests as armor and tonfas, weapons he uses in combat.

  • Family: The movie establishes his lineage as being descended from <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Scorpion%20Mortal%20Kombat">Scorpion Mortal Kombat</a> , specifically Hanzo Hasashi.

  • Reception: Reception to the character was mixed. Some felt he was a good audience entry point, while others criticized his originality, connection to established lore and how he was portrayed as the main protagonist.