Producer Confirms 'Mortal Kombat 2' Has Begun Filming

There haven’t been too many great video game to movie adaptations but 2021s MORTAL KOMBAT via HBO was a game changer. It gave fans what they wanted and brought the brutality to the forefront just like the game did way back in 1995 when the video game was released. As of right now, Mortal Kombat 2 has no release date but that doesn’t mean we can’t give ya’ll an update on the flick.

Starring Lewis Tan as one of its chief protagonists, the film was able to capture the essence of the game's legacy. With its streaming success as well as home video numbers, it was no shock when Mortal Kombat 2 was announced. Cassting news for the film wound up and now, it would seem that filming on Mortal Kombat 2 has begun according to producer Todd Garner. The announcement was made by Garner in a post via Twitter where the producer highlighted that lessons had been learned from the 2021 film while making a commitment to improve the viewing experience of Mortal Kombat 2. Garner's post reads:

"Off we go! I’m thrilled to start & trust me, we’ve listened. We’ve learned from the mistakes & are committed to making the best MK2 possible. I, 100% support everyone’s right to their opinion, but I have the right not to be abused & will block you. So…let’s have an amazing ride!"

Creative duties for the sequel will see Simon McQuoid returning to the directing chair for Mortal Kombat 2, after making his feature directorial with the prior film. Jeremy Slater, Moon Knight screenwriter is set to write for the project. Cast members expected to return for the sequel include Tan as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Tadanobu Asano as Raiden, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, and Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero (or his character's undead counterpart, Noob Saibot). New cast members joining the adventure include Martyn Ford will be playing the villainous Outworld emperor Shao Kahn, Desmond Chiam as Edenian King Jerrod, Ana Thu Nguyen as Queen Sindel, and Damon Herriman as Netherrealm demon Quan Chi.

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