“Mortal Kombat” is one of gaming’s most iconic fighting franchises, born in the early 1990s and quickly exploding into global pop culture thanks to its digitised fighters, brutal “Fatalities,” and controversial violence. With over 100 million games sold worldwide, the series has become one of the most successful fighting game franchises ever. That long-standing legacy continues to fuel huge anticipation for every new release, including “Mortal Kombat 2,” which builds directly on that decades-deep history.
If you’re new to this franchise, the “Mortal Kombat” films follow warriors from Earthrealm who are chosen to compete in a deadly interdimensional tournament against Outworld fighters. If Earth loses enough times, it’s conquered. The story packs in plenty of martial arts, fantasy realms, magic powers, and iconic characters battling to protect Earth from invasion and destruction.
