A movie based on theMortal Kombatfranchise is currently in development for 2021 under the direction of Simon McQuoid; one that will havemore realistic violence than the gamesaccording to Mehcad Brooks, the actor playing Jax. However the film’s co-producer Todd Garner took to Twitter yesterday, telling fans the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could impact its release.
His comment came in response to an eagerMortal Kombatfan asking if the coronavirus situation will delay the movie, which is a reboot of the often derided films from the 90s. Garner said, “Unfortunately no one knows anything at this moment,” but promised that he will share more information as soon as he knows for sure.
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Regardless of the reboot’s fate, those who need an extra dose of live-actionMortal Kombatwill be able tostream Paul W.S. Anderson’s 1995 film on Netflixstarting Jun 13, 2025, alongside theMatrixtrilogy and a number of other movies. The 1995Mortal Kombatwill not include modern series staples like x-ray attacks and crushing blows that Garner has teased will be in the 2021 reboot, but it should still make for a fun time as people self-quarantine.
Mortal Kombathas been in the news often recently, as multiple potentialDLC fighters have leaked forMortal Kombat 11following the introduction of Image Comics' Spawn. The Spawn update has also introduced a number of skins for different characters that reference popular movies, such as an outfit based onAlienfor Jacqui Briggs and another based onIndiana Jonesfor Erron Black.
However, fans of Mortal Kombat have also lost access to content within the last week.Warner Bros. removedMortal Kombat: Komplete Editionfrom Steamon March 21 for unknown reasons, though anyone who owned the game previously can still access the repackaged 2011 game and its DLC.
With all of thatMortal Kombatin the news, no doubt hype for a redone take on the series for the silver screen is at an all-time high.The new movie has a lot to rectifyfrom its predecessors, and hopefully, the pandemic which has thus far ravaged the film industry will not have a huge impact on its release.
