Mortal Kombat
Movie, 2021, The reboot, Set in Cole Young
Mortal Kombat is #8 of 12 in release order and #11 of 12 in chronological order in the Mortal Kombat.
The story
Washed-up MMA fighter Cole Young, unaware of his heritage, and hunted by Emperor Shang Tsung's best warrior, Sub-Zero, seeks out and trains with Earth's greatest champions as he prepares to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe.
Mortal Kombat recap
In 1617 Japan, the Lin Kuei assassin Bi-Han kills Hanzo Hasashi's family, and Raiden saves Hanzo's infant daughter. In the present, Cole Young, a struggling MMA fighter with a dragon birthmark, is attacked by Bi-Han, now Sub-Zero, who works for the sorcerer Shang Tsung. Shang Tsung plans to kill Earthrealm's marked champions before the next tournament, since Outworld has won nine. Jax, a soldier, saves Cole and loses his arms to Sub-Zero. Sonya Blade, who has captured the mercenary Kano, takes Cole to Raiden's temple, where Liu Kang and Kung Lao train the champions to unlock their arcana, their special powers. Cole, Jax and Kano unlock theirs. Kano betrays them, Outworld attacks the temple, and Kung Lao is killed. Cole kills Goro.
Mortal Kombat ending explained
Cole forces the fight into one-on-one duels: Sonya kills Kano, takes his mark and kills Mileena, Liu Kang kills Kabal and Jax kills Reiko. Sub-Zero takes Cole's family, and Cole releases Hanzo, now Scorpion, from Hell; together they kill Sub-Zero. Scorpion recognises Cole as his descendant. Raiden banishes Shang Tsung, who promises to return with armies, and Cole leaves for Los Angeles to recruit Johnny Cage.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no mid-credits or post-credits scene.
Where to watch Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat is streaming on YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, tru TV, and HBO Max in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 6.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 55%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, before Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms.
- Chronological order: after Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, before Mortal Kombat II.
What to watch before Mortal Kombat
Nothing. Mortal Kombat (2021) doesn't continue an earlier version, so it stands on its own.
Cast
- Lewis Tan as Cole Young
- Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade
- Mehcad Brooks as Jax
- Josh Lawson as Kano
- Ludi Lin as Liu Kang
- Max Huang as Kung Lao
- Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden
- Chin Han as Shang Tsung
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion
- Joe Taslim as Bi-Han / Sub-Zero
- Sisi Stringer as Mileena
- Daniel Nelson as Kabal
Directed by Simon McQuoid.