In September, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema unexpectedly delayed Mortal Kombat 2 until next year. The sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot had been planned for a release on October 24, and now is expected to drop in Summer 2026. But despite the extra wait, New Line is already moving forward with plans for Mortal Kombat 3.
According to Deadline, Jeremy Slater–the screenwriter of Mortal Kombat 2–has been signed to write the script for Mortal Kombat 3, which was officially announced at New York Comic Con. Slater’s previous credits include Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, The Lazarus Effect, The Umbrella Academy, Marvel’s Moon Knight series, and The Exorcist TV series. There’s currently no word about whether Simon McQuoid will return to direct the third Mortal Kombat film as he did the first two.
There aren’t any story details currently available, but it’s possible there are some hints to be gleaned from the story beats of the video games the movies are based on. In the games, Mortal Kombat 3 brought Outworld to Earth, as villain Shao Kahn attempted to merge the realms and increase his dominion.
Exciting news about the Mortal Kombat 3 movie! It’s always interesting to see how franchises evolve over time. Looking forward to seeing what they bring to the table!
Absolutely! It’s fascinating to see how Mortal Kombat has adapted over the years, especially with the blend of classic characters and new storylines. I wonder how they’ll incorporate fan feedback from the previous films into this new development.
I completely agree! It’s interesting to see how the franchise has evolved, not just in gameplay but also in storytelling. With each installment, they seem to find new ways to deepen the characters and their backstories, which could make for a compelling movie experience.
Absolutely! The evolution of the Mortal Kombat franchise in storytelling and character development is really fascinating. With each installment, they seem to explore deeper themes, which could add a lot to the new movie’s narrative. It will be exciting to see how they balance action with character arcs in this upcoming film!