What is mortal kombat film?

The Mortal Kombat film is a live-action adaptation of the popular Mortal Kombat video game franchise. It was released on April 23, 2021, by Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema. The movie follows a MMA fighter named Cole Young who is recruited to compete in a tournament known as Mortal Kombat in order to defend Earthrealm from the evil Outworld.

The film was directed by Simon McQuoid, with a screenplay by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham. It starred Lewis Tan as Cole, along with an ensemble cast including Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Chin Han, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada.

The Mortal Kombat film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its action sequences and special effects, while others criticized its lack of character development and plot coherence. However, it was a commercial success, grossing over $83 million worldwide on a budget of $55 million.

A sequel is currently in development, with Russo and McQuoid returning as screenwriter and director, respectively.