FromJurassic World RebirthtoM3GAN 2.0, the summer movie season was full of sequels. That looks to continue into the fall with the release ofThe Conjuring: Last RitesandBlack Phone 2. However, if you’re an old-school video game fan, you’re most likely looking forward toMortal Kombat II. The sequel to the hit 2021 adaptation is finally coming to the big screen in October. Now, ahead of the film,McFarlane Toys has returned with their latestMortal Kombatfigure.
A part ofMcFarlane’sMortal KombatKlassic line, their next fighter isScorpion. The character is seen in his original yellow outfit from the 1992 game. The warrior will also come with his iconic Kinai weapon of choice. The figure is now up for pre-order at select retailers.
It’s Time for ‘Mortal Kombat’!
This isn’t the first figure McFarlane Toys has done for the popular fighting game franchise.They previously did a whole series ofMortal Kombat 11figures, which included famous characters like Shao Kahn, Nightwolf, and Sub-Zero, alongside guest characters like Spawn and The Joker. WhileMortal Kombathas always been a game franchise first, it has had quite a success storyoutside its virtual fighting arena.
This, of course, included the1995 filmthat brought the series into the mainstream. While it has a split 47% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film made over $122 million worldwide. This led to a sequel,Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, being made in 1997.That film killed the franchise in live-action for over two decadesuntil thehard-R reboot came out in 2021. Before the 2021 film, thefranchise was handicapped by the dreaded PG-13 rating. What the new version lacked in story and character depth, it made up for in blood-soaked dismemberment and carnage. It was also one of the films that proved the worth of the theatrical model after the pandemic, making over $84 million worldwide, despiteMortal Kombatbeing a same day-and-date release as streaming.
When Does ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Release?
Mortal Kombat IIis fighting its way to theaters on June 09, 2025.Hiroyuki Sanadawill be reprising the role of Scorpion for the sequel, but this upcoming battle will also seeKarl Urbandebut as the infamous Johnny Cage. Other new cast members includeAdeline Rudolphas Kitana,Tati Gabrielleas Jade, andMartyn Fordas Shao Kahn. All three previousMortal Kombatlive-action films are streaming onHBO Max.
Before your next match begins, you’re able to pre-order McFarlane Toys' newMortal KombatKlassic Scorpion figure on theirwebsite.
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