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Video game film adaptations can be tricky to do right, but when a project manages to combine an original spin on the source material with the right cast, and a decent budget, magic usually happens. This year’s Mortal Kombat is one such example of a video game movie getting the formula right, and if you were looking to watch a short documentary on how the film was put together, then you’re in luck. Warner Bros. has uploaded a mini-documentary on the making of Mortal Kombat, which you can watch below.
It’s a fascinating deep dive into how Mortal Kombat was put together for the big screen, as director Simon McQuoid and the rest of the cast talk about the film, the video games, and how each character’s unique look was created. Plus a whole lot of blood and gore, so consider yourself warned in case you’re squeamish. One of the interesting easter eggs revealed is with Kabal’s costume, as his special moves are part of the fine print on his mask and armor.
What’s next for Mortal Kombat after it managed to earn an impressive box office haul during the current pandemic era of cinema? Writer Greg Russo has a few ideas for the sequel, which includes a trip to the realm of Edenia.
While that second film hasn’t been greenlit just yet, a sequel to the animated movie Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge is on the way this year. In case you missed it, you can check out the Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms trailer that reunites Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, and Liu Kang for one tournament to decide the fate of all the realms.
