If you saw 2021’s Mortal Kombat, you probably noticed a major omission: the tournament that has defined the blood-spattering fighting game since its inception. Imminent sequel Mortal Kombat 2 course-corrects that strange choice by structuring the entire film around five fights to the death, with Earthrealm on the line.
It’s understandable, then, that even the first movie’s lead actor, Lewis Tan, views 2021’s Mortal Kombat as a “prequel” to the main event, with the star detailing his thoughts during an exclusive conversation with GamesRadar+ in London.
“I think the story and how many characters there are, and the lore behind it, it takes some time to set up,” says Tan, who plays Cole Young – a character who has never appeared in the games. “At least in my opinion, I look at the first movie as kind of like a prequel in the sense that this second film is just from the very beginning, the tournament, non-stop action.”
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Mortal Kombat 2 also recenters the action around a new adversary – Shao Khan (Mad Max: Fury Road star Martyn Ford) and his adopted daughter, Kitana (Adeline Rudolph), with Cole among those fighting for Earthrealm. Evening the odds (sort of) is Earthrealm’s newest champion: Johnny Cage (Karl Urban).
Mortal Kombat 2 releases in theaters on May 8. For more, check out our list of upcoming video game movies or our full list of upcoming movie releases.
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