Mortal Kombat (1995) may not have been a perfect video game adaptation, but it did a few things right that should serve as inspiration for Mortal Kombat 2. For how successful Mortal Kombat has been since 1992, it is surprising how the franchise has yet to have a definitive movie adaptation. The first Mortal Kombat film was fun and has become somewhat of a cult classic, but it wasn't a very faithful adaptation and couldnt capture the spirit of the original game. It got a sequel, but Mortal Kombat: Annihilation was one the worst films ever made.

Mortal Kombat (2021) marked the franchises return to the big screen after two decades, and it seemed like it would correct the previous two films mistakes. From great cast decisions to the R rating, Mortal Kombat (2021) had everything it needed to be the movie Mk fans had been waiting for since the first game came out.