MORTAL KOMBAT 2: Scorpion's Return Is Teased In New Behind-The-Scenes Image

MORTAL KOMBAT 2: Scorpion's Return Is Teased In New Behind-The-Scenes Image

Scorpion may have been vanquished at the end of the first movie, but you can't keep a fiery revenge demon down for long. Check out this new behind-the-scenes shot from the Mortal Kombat sequel...

By MarkCassidy - Dec 22, 2023 08:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Mortal Kombat
Source: Via GameFragger.com

"Get over here!"

Though it's already been confirmed that most of the cast of the first Mortal Kombat movie would be back for this upcoming sequel, there was a question mark over Scorpion after actor Hiroyuki Sanada said he didn't expect to return as the lethal undead warrior in recent interviews.

Now, producer Todd Garner has all-but confirmed that the fiery spirit of vengeance (no, not that one) will indeed be back in action with a new behind-the-scenes shot from one of the set's monitors.

Though the image may not look like much to anyone who isn't familiar with MK, that is most definitely one of Scorpion's signature kunai, which he is fond of launching at his opponents on the end of a chain before dragging them in for the kill.

Scorpion may be back, but that doesn't necessarily mean that Sanada will reprise the role! There have been other incarnations of the character in the games, and even if this is supposed to be the same one from the first movie, Scorp keeps his face covered most of the time, anyway.

Check out the image at the link below.

The first movie didn't exactly achieve a flawless victory at the box office, but it performed well enough - especially as one of the first major Covid-era releases with a day-and-date streaming debut - to warrant a sequel, and cameras have been rolling in Australia since June.

Like pretty much every other major production, Mortal Kombat 2 was forced to pause filming due to the recent SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, but star Karl Urban (Johnny Cage) recently confirmed that shooting is back on.

The sequel will also see the debut of some other new heroes and villains from the long-running video game series. Martyn Ford (Red Sonja) will play villainous Outworld emperor Shao Kahn, Desmond Chiam (Joy Ride) will take on the role of Edenian King Jerrod, Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka) is on board as Queen Sindel, and Damon Herriman (Once Upon a Time In Hollywood) will portray Netherrealm demon Quan Chi.

They join fellow new additions Tati Gabrielle and Adeline Rudolph (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) as Jade and Kitana, respectively.

Pretty much all of the main characters - even the ones that were (seemingly) killed off - from the first movie will return, with Lewis Tan back as Cole Young (ugh), Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Josh Lawson as Kano, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han and Sub-Zero, and Max Huang as Kung Lao.

"Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe."

Simon McQuoid is back in the director's chair, this time working from a from Jeremy Slater. James Wan is producing alongside McQuoid, Todd Garner, Michael Clear, and E. Bennett Walsh.

The Mortal Kombat sequel hasn't been given an official release date.

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lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/22/2023, 8:20 AM
I heard the 1st film wasn't that great. Surprised there's a sequel.
However, the pic is bad-ass.
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 12/22/2023, 8:23 AM
@lazlodaytona - For me there was more than enough good elements than bad to enjoy it.
HammerLegFoot
HammerLegFoot - 12/22/2023, 8:24 AM
@lazlodaytona - As I'm someone who doesnt follow the lore, I really enjoyed it. I'm hyped for this
BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 12/22/2023, 8:25 AM
@lazlodaytona - It was....Meh. However it did really good during the Pandemic for WB "Day and Date release". Also did very well on streaming according to HBO Max.
Gabimaru
Gabimaru - 12/22/2023, 8:36 AM
@lazlodaytona - I definitely enjoyed it. it was a good time. there some juicy fan service to it that i just can't deny how i enjoy it.
mountainman
mountainman - 12/22/2023, 8:43 AM
@lazlodaytona - I fell asleep multiple times trying to watch it. The lore behind Sub Zero and Scorpion is interesting and it features a lot of characters. Other than those two things, it’s a pretty bad movie all around.
dragon316
dragon316 - 12/22/2023, 3:36 PM
@lazlodaytona - people say they like infity war and avatar series I don’t avatar and infinity war spends person see to believe if it’s good
marvel72
marvel72 - 12/23/2023, 10:03 AM
@lazlodaytona - The first 10 minutes were great, I thought I was in for something special but it turned out being a team of heroes vs a team of villains.

They should have done a tournament.
EZBeast
EZBeast - 12/23/2023, 5:54 PM
@lazlodaytona - one of the worst movies I saw that year. I'm a fan of the games but no lore expert so I was open to a change in the story but the characters and interactions were just so damn boring. Especially the made for movie character, Cole...
BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 12/22/2023, 8:21 AM
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 12/22/2023, 8:22 AM
Sanada is probably too old now anyways, and hes also doesnt quite have the stature for Scorpion.

Anyways, as long as "Cole's" role is erased or severely reduced, and they focus on the actual mortal kombat tournament, this could be good!
Blergh
Blergh - 12/22/2023, 1:14 PM
@Ryguy88 - He would only have to return as a voice-over and close-up for unmasked scenes.
marvel72
marvel72 - 12/23/2023, 10:06 AM
@Ryguy88 - That's what the first movie should have had, a tournament.

It became too much like a comic book movie,a team of heroes vs a team of villains.
Batmangina
Batmangina - 12/22/2023, 8:26 AM
Glacier was underrated and WCW [frick]ed him over. I'm glad to see his character flourish.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 12/22/2023, 10:13 AM
@Batmangina - Haha! I understood this reference.
Batmangina
Batmangina - 12/22/2023, 4:30 PM
@CorndogBurglar <<<= THIS GUY GETS IT
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 12/22/2023, 4:37 PM
@Batmangina - Dude went undefeated for years only to get punked out by nWo Buff Bagwell lol.
Batmangina
Batmangina - 12/22/2023, 4:43 PM
@CorndogBurglar - Right?!? His vignettes were [frick]ing killer!
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 12/22/2023, 4:45 PM
@Batmangina - Yeah man. I was all about Mortal Kombat and when he debuted I thought he was the coolest wrestler ever lol.
Batmangina
Batmangina - 12/22/2023, 11:21 PM
@CorndogBurglar - He was almost a legit homegrown WCW star and they [frick]ed it up completely!
marvel72
marvel72 - 12/23/2023, 10:07 AM
@Batmangina -

TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 12/22/2023, 8:32 AM
Please don’t be Cole , please don’t be Cole….

I thought the first one was mildly enjoyable but Hiroyuki Sanada’s Scorpion was one of the best parts so I hope he returns !!.

thereeljoefish
thereeljoefish - 12/22/2023, 8:57 AM
If you like mortal kombat you’ll love the movie. I went with all the boys and we had a blast. It’s time to have fun at the movies again. All you neck beards think wayyyyyyy too hard about a mortal kombat movie.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 12/22/2023, 4:44 PM
@thereeljoefish - I've been playing MK since the original in the arcades. I've never missed a single one. I love MK.

But this movie didn't quite hit for me. It had its parts for sure, but there was some really dumb stuff in it. Mainly the whole dragon birthmark thing for your powers.

Like, what if Kung Lao didn't like hats? Would he have never discovered his power was throwing hats really well? Or Jax? He had to get his arms ripped off and replaced with robot arms in order for his powers to work? Those are very specific situations lol.
DrSmoonk
DrSmoonk - 12/22/2023, 10:30 AM
“Scorpion may have been vanquished at the end of the first movie“

Did you even watch the first movie? He teamed up with coke then disappeared after the job was done. That’s not being vanquished.
Blergh
Blergh - 12/22/2023, 1:13 PM
Sanada signed a contract for five movies...
Himura
Himura - 12/22/2023, 1:32 PM
The first movie couldve been all about Subzero and Scorpion set in feudal Japan and it wouldve been great.

Or at least have the actual Mortal Kombat tournament in it.

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