From the cheesy-but-beloved original to modern animated epics and a slick reboot, the Mortal Kombat franchise has taken plenty of swings on screen. Which film did it best?
1Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind (2022)A post-apocalyptic animated film set after Shao Kahn's conquest of Earthrealm, following Kenshi as a new hero rising against Kano's brutal warlords.1000pts
2Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match (2023)The 2023 R-rated animated film set in 1980s Los Angeles, following action star Johnny Cage as he investigates his co-star's disappearance and uncovers a supernatural plot.918pts
3Mortal Kombat II (2026)The long-awaited sequel to the 2021 reboot, expanding the world with new realms and a larger roster of fighters battling for Earthrealm's survival.809pts
4Mortal Kombat (1995)The original live-action adaptation that became a beloved cult classic, faithfully capturing the tournament premise with iconic characters and an unforgettable techno soundtrack.714pts
5Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins (1995)The 1995 direct-to-video animated prequel to the live-action film, mixing hand-drawn and CGI animation to tell the backstories of Liu Kang, Sonya and Johnny Cage.714pts
6Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)The widely panned sequel that replaced most of the original cast and crammed too many characters and storylines into a chaotic, low-budget spectacle.714pts
7Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge (2020)A brutal R-rated animated film retelling the original tournament story through Scorpion's vengeance-fueled origin, praised for faithful lore and visceral action.714pts
8Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (2021)The animated sequel escalated the stakes with Shao Kahn's invasion and Scorpion's final showdown with Sub-Zero in a fast-paced conclusion.476pts
9Mortal Kombat (2021)The modern reboot introduced new character Cole Young alongside franchise favorites, delivering the gory fan-service fights audiences had always wanted.0pts
