Diehard Mortal Kombat franchise fans have something to cheer about heading into spooky season, and it’s not a new fatality. While the long-awaited sequel to 2021’s reboot was delayed, moving from its original 2025 movie schedule release to the 2026 movie calendar, there’s already some news about a possible third installment... even before fans have seen the sequel hit theaters.
Per ComicBook's reporting, the franchise’s screenwriter Jeremy Slater confirmed that he’s already been tapped to pen the next Mortal Kombat film. The move signals major confidence from the studios in what they’ve seen so far from director Simon McQuoid’s follow-up. It suggests that the studio believes the franchise has a massive audience ready to return for more brutal, R-rated tournament action. Speaking during the NYCC panel, the writer shared:
