Mortal Kombat

 

Not too different from Fox’s X-Men Franchise whereupon you can watch 90% of the films in sequence dedicated to the chronology of Wolverine. You can watch the animated films and live action Mortal Kombat properties roughly around either Subzero or Scorpion. Although none of the game adapted movies have any real connection to one another besides basic game play storylines from the conceived 1990’s games.

Liu Kang the Chosen One – a Bruce Lee imitation – Shaolin fighter – taken in by the order of light  or a member of the White Lotus Society – an organization founded  by Raiden, he has been groomed to represent the fighters of Earth Realm in the tournament of Mortal Kombat.  Sonja Blade another original game character, is a military officer within the Marine Corp in  pursuit of Black Dragons leader Kano she and her team were ambushed by Shang Tsung until a recovery team lead by Jax – Jackson Briggs rescued her.  Johnny Cage a Hollywood actor and martial artist, trying to cement his legacy and career by being convinced into taking part in Mortal Kombat - that the riches and notoriety will elevate his status.  Other Characters include Raiden the God of Thunder and protector of Earth Realm, Princess Kitana -  heir to the throne of her realm called Edenia.  Shang Tsung an evil sorcerer who is hundreds of years old living on the souls of fallen fighters, and serves a greater master  Shao Khan a tyrant and ruler of Outworld looking to expand his rule by invading and conquering Earth Realm.  In the original arcade game there were only seven playable Characters and as the series continued the roaster also increased.

Like Wolverine – Scorpion is a tragic figure, surrounded in violence and bloodshed, his true origins of how he became to be this specter of revenge was shrouded in mystery for the formidable years of Mortal Kombat and overtime revealed as part of a larger plot with the sorcerer Quan Chi pulling the strings.   The 2021 Mortal Kombat live action movie and animated movie Scorpion’s revenge does address Scorpions origins and view him as a tragic hero.  Wolverine is a Samurai betrayed throughout his history and no memory of his past;  until house of M, He finds himself at constant odds with his nemesis Sabretooth ,  In Wolverine Origins, the story has them as close adopted brothers,  until circumstances have them part ways and become mortal enemies. 

From the creators of Boon & Tobias, and midway games; and played from the arcade to the home console - Mortal Kombat is a historic game that continues to grow in story, creative game plays, visual elements and lore. The medium of storytelling as a live action movie, animated movie, or animated/live action series is just an example of the lush landscape and histories that this expanded game has to offer.