The release schedule for 2021 is impressive. Warner Bros. brings us countless titles that we have been waiting for for years, and one that has generated the most expectations, is the reboot of mortal Kombat.
But before revealing that we have exclusively the first images (Oh, yes!), We want to tell you about how you came to the conclusion that you should be given a new chance for this adaptation. first making a video game adaptation for the big screen or girl, is one of the most complicated things within the industry.
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The first adaptation of Mortal Kombat
Not only do you face a completely different narrative, but a world of gamers who love the game for certain elements that can’t always be seen on screen. If they believe us, then go back 26 years in time and watch the movie mortal Kombat (Or not, they may not see it).
The adaptation of this video game in its first attempt, was a disaster. And the aftermath that came a couple of years later, was even worse. It left fans with a terrible feeling that it was almost impossible to see a movie that would do justice to mortal Kombat. However, there are new plans for this franchise and they look quite promising.
In other words, we could finally have an adaptation that picks up what attracts us most to this video game, Which has transcended for generations and has surpassed or accompanied an industry that has only been growing. And now, let’s go to the good stuff.
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Exclusive images
we know that sopitas.com readers are fans of mortal Kombat, Is that we look for the first images of the reboot of mortal Kombat which, frankly, look spectacular.
In this first image, which we bring them exclusively, we can see inactor Ludi Lin in his character Liu Kang alongside Max Huang as Kung Lao in the new movie of Mortal Kombat. Both are some of the best known characters, and arguably the most popular warriors within the franchise.
Ludi Lin (Liu Kang) and Max Huang (Kung Lao) in “Mortal Kombat”, a film by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros Pictures./ Photo: Mark Rogers
The following image is starring Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero / Bi-Han and Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion / Hanzo Hasashi.
Joe Taslim (Sub-Zero / Bi-Han) and Hiroyuki Sanada (Scorpion / Hanzo Hasashi) in “Mortal Kombat”. / Photo: Mark Roger
What details do you need to know about Mortal Kombat?
The first keyword, and we’ve been mentioning it, is that this is a reboot. Let’s be honest, and is that the 1996 film is so bad, that the creators prefer to leave it in oblivion and start from scratch with this new production. It has been rumored that this could be the first film in a larger project.
mortal Kombat is produced by James Wan, Head of the horror franchise of the Conjuration, And other productions such as Aquaman. What has raised some doubts, but also excites us, is that it is the debut as director of Simon McQuoid: Is it a good idea for a new director to be in charge of a blockbuster? We don’t know, though this is a fan of the video game.
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Pros: the screenwriter is none other than David Callaham, The man behind the script Shang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings for the MCU and the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
And to close, the person in charge of the the score will be Benjamin Wallfisch, Which has collaborated in high – level production such as The Invisible Man, chapter one i Two i Shazam!
Dead
This could be good news for fans of the game. In the movie, as far as we know, there will be fatalities … which leads us to the conclusion that mortal Kombat will be valued with R and will have several explosions of violence as in the video game.
For those who are a little far away, “Fatalities” is the most violent moment within mortal Kombat. If you win the fight, one on one, you get the option to make a “special attack” in which you kill the opponent … in quite brutal ways. Each character has different fatalities and we possibly see a few in the tape fights.
One of the fatalities within the ‘Mortal Kombat 11’.
When does it premiere?
The release date for mortal Kombat is April 16, 2021. This title is also part of Warner Bros. ‘plan simultaneously releasing his films in theaters and exclusively for HBO Max. mortal Kombat, Thus, will be released in theaters and reach this streaming platform for 30 days.
Interview with the director and Scorpion
We had a chance to talk to Simon McQuoid, director of mortal Kombat and with Hiroyuki Sanada, Who will be Scorpio. They told us about the first time they played mortal Kombat and the risk involved in adapting such a large and important franchise.
Check out the conversation here:
“We wanted to pay tribute to this great franchise”: An interview for ‘Mortal Kombat’