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Overview

Washed-up MMA fighter Cole Young, unaware of his heritage, and hunted by Emperor Shang Tsung's best warrior, Sub-Zero, seeks out and trains with Earth's greatest champions as he prepares to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe.

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Mortal Kombat – Official Restricted Trailer

Cast

Hiroyuki Sanada

Director:

Simon McQuoid

Writer:

Greg Russo, Oren Uziel, Greg Russo, David Callaham

Release Date:

2021-04-07

Run Time:

110m

Tagline:

Get over here!

Genres:

Action Adventure Fantasy

Keywords:

alternate dimension based on video game fighting god gore hand to hand combat magic martial arts tournament ninja fighter reboot saving the world shaolin monk

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 20,000,000.00$

Revenue: 84,426,031.00$

Vote Average: 7.0/10

Vote Count: 6398 Votes

Movie Popularity: 92.2177

Spoken Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin

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- 28 April 2026 at 10:01 am

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY MMA fighter Cole Young is used to taking a beating for money, but he has no idea he’s been marked for greatness by a mysterious dragon birthmark. Hunted by Sub-Zero—a lethal cryomancer from another world—Cole finds his way to Lord Raiden’s temple. There, he joins forces with legendary warriors like Liu Kang and Kung Lao to train for a high-stakes tournament known as Mortal Kombat. It’s a race to unlock his inner power, or "arcana," before the sorcerer Shang Tsung’s Outworld assassins wipe out Earthrealm’s protectors for good. THE PROS This is a win for finally giving fans the "R-rated" gore they’ve been waiting for since the 90s. The fatalities are a total belter—brutal, creative, and exactly what you want from this franchise. The opening ten minutes featuring Hanzo Hasashi and Bi-Han is epic status; it’s a beautifully shot, emotional martial arts piece that sets a high bar. Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero is a absolute standout, moving with a sincere lethality that makes him genuinely terrifying every time he’s on screen. It’s a decent watch because it leans into the spectacle and delivers some punchy fight choreography. THE CONS It earns a 7/10 because the middle section at the temple can feel sluggish as the plot pauses for a lot of heavy-handed exposition. Cole Young as a protagonist is a bit of a head-scratcher; he’s a brand-new character who isn't quite as interesting as the classic legends surrounding him. Some of the CGI—specifically for characters like Goro—can look a bit hit or miss, and the dialogue can be a tad cheesy even for a movie about magical ninjas. It misses the 8/10 mark because it feels like a very long prologue for a tournament that doesn't actually happen in this film. THE VERDICT A 7/10. Decent and a recommendation for a night in with the lads and some pizza. It’s a vault essential for those who grew up playing the games just to see the moves translated to the big screen. Go and watch it for the Scorpion vs. Sub-Zero rivalry—it’s a belter that carries the whole movie. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Practical Ice: To make Sub-Zero’s powers look more grounded, the production used real ice and practical effects wherever possible, including "snow" that was actually made from biodegradable paper and water.• Casting Legitimacy: Lewis Tan (Cole Young) and Joe Taslim (Sub-Zero) are both accomplished martial artists who performed nearly all their own stunts, ensuring the fight scenes had a sincere physical weight to them.• Missing Tournament: Despite being titled 'Mortal Kombat', the actual tournament never takes place in the film. The director wanted to focus on the "pre-game" and the origins of the characters to set up a larger cinematic universe. THE VIBE Like a neon-lit arcade on a Friday night. It smells like dry ice, energy drinks, and old gym mats. It makes you want to practice your kata, shout "Get over here!" at your mates, and realize that some family legacies are written in blood.

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Mortal Kombat – Official Restricted Trailer

Cast

Hiroyuki Sanada

Jessica McNamee

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 28 April 2026 at 11:01 AM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
MMA fighter Cole Young is used to taking a beating for money, but he has no idea he’s been marked for greatness by a mysterious dragon birthmark. Hunted by Sub-Zero—a lethal cryomancer from another world—Cole finds his way to Lord Raiden’s temple. There, he joins forces with legendary warriors like Liu Kang and Kung Lao to train for a high-stakes tournament known as Mortal Kombat. It’s a race to unlock his inner power, or “arcana,” before the sorcerer Shang Tsung’s Outworld assassins wipe out Earthrealm’s protectors for good.
THE PROS
This is a win for finally giving fans the “R-rated” gore they’ve been waiting for since the 90s. The fatalities are a total belter—brutal, creative, and exactly what you want from this franchise. The opening ten minutes featuring Hanzo Hasashi and Bi-Han is epic status; it’s a beautifully shot, emotional martial arts piece that sets a high bar. Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero is a absolute standout, moving with a sincere lethality that makes him genuinely terrifying every time he’s on screen. It’s a decent watch because it leans into the spectacle and delivers some punchy fight choreography.
THE CONS
It earns a 7/10 because the middle section at the temple can feel sluggish as the plot pauses for a lot of heavy-handed exposition. Cole Young as a protagonist is a bit of a head-scratcher; he’s a brand-new character who isn’t quite as interesting as the classic legends surrounding him. Some of the CGI—specifically for characters like Goro—can look a bit hit or miss, and the dialogue can be a tad cheesy even for a movie about magical ninjas. It misses the 8/10 mark because it feels like a very long prologue for a tournament that doesn’t actually happen in this film.
THE VERDICT
A 7/10. Decent and a recommendation for a night in with the lads and some pizza. It’s a vault essential for those who grew up playing the games just to see the moves translated to the big screen. Go and watch it for the Scorpion vs. Sub-Zero rivalry—it’s a belter that carries the whole movie.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Practical Ice: To make Sub-Zero’s powers look more grounded, the production used real ice and practical effects wherever possible, including “snow” that was actually made from biodegradable paper and water.
• Casting Legitimacy: Lewis Tan (Cole Young) and Joe Taslim (Sub-Zero) are both accomplished martial artists who performed nearly all their own stunts, ensuring the fight scenes had a sincere physical weight to them.
• Missing Tournament: Despite being titled ‘Mortal Kombat’, the actual tournament never takes place in the film. The director wanted to focus on the “pre-game” and the origins of the characters to set up a larger cinematic universe.
THE VIBE
Like a neon-lit arcade on a Friday night. It smells like dry ice, energy drinks, and old gym mats. It makes you want to practice your kata, shout “Get over here!” at your mates, and realize that some family legacies are written in blood.

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