Mortal Kombat," a fighting game not yet released in Japan due to its brutality, has been made into a movie! Hiroyuki Sanada's stunning action footage is released!

Mortal Kombat," one of the world's best-selling fighting games, will be released as a movie in Japan on Friday, June 18, 2021.

The game series "Mortal Kombat," which has not been released in Japan due to the brutality of "Fatalities," the series' classic depiction of intense battles and stabbing to death of opponents, will finally be released as a one-of-a-kind death battle action movie in Japan! The film has been released as a film, TV show, and TV series!

The film features a cast from around the world who are active in various fields such as film, television, and martial arts. One of the most notable Japanese cast members is Hiroyuki Sanada, who has appeared in numerous Hollywood productions since "The Last Samurai" as the very important character "Scorpion". Tadanobu Asano, who has appeared in many Hollywood blockbusters including "Midway" as well as Marvel's "The Last Samurai," will play the role of "Raiden," the leader of the warriors on Earth.

The staff is also top-notch. Director Simon McCoid, who has worked on advertisements for world-famous companies such as Samsung, Nissan, and Netflix, makes his feature film directorial debut with this film.
James Wan, who has directed such action blockbusters as "Aquaman" (18) and "Wild Speed SKY MISSION" (15) and is regarded as one of the most creative filmmakers in Hollywood, will produce the film. He is responsible for the ultimate fusion of stylish action and the brutal depiction of "Fatalities".

A special video containing intense action scenes of "Scorpion vs. Sub-Zero," which deserves to be called the hottest bout of "Mortal Kombat," a forbidden battle to the death, has been released.

Mortal Kombat" is a forbidden battle to the death that has been held since time immemorial, with the fate of the world at stake. In this epic tournament, the chosen warriors on earth and the strongest assassins of the demon world fight the hottest and most intense battle of all: "Scorpion vs. Sub-Zero".

Special Video (Scorpion vs. Sub-Zero)

The two are mortal enemies, and many on SNS have commented, "I can't wait to see how well Hiroyuki Sanada's Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and "Fatalities" are reproduced in the movie! and "Sub Zero VS Scorpion looks good in the trailer. My expectations are deepening! The trailer of Sub-Zero vs. Scorpion looks good and the anticipation for the movie is growing!

In the trailer, Sub-Zero (Joe Taslim), the strongest warrior in the demon world who manipulates the power of ice, and Scorpion (Hiroyuki Sanada), who is violently exchanging sparks, are shown in an unnerving pose. The film foreshadows a deadly battle beyond imagination between the warriors of the human world and the strongest assassins of the demon world.

Sub Zero (Joe Taslim)

The team that created such powerful action scenes was led by stunt coordinator Kyle Gardiner and fight scene choreographer Chang Griffin. Mr. Gardiner expressed his delight in working with Mr. Sanada, saying, "It was a dream come true to work with action movie legend Hiroyuki Sanada, and I felt he was the ultimate professional about Sanada," adding, "Joe Taslim's speed and intense moves were a joy to watch. He played the most evil psychopath in the film," he said, praising Taslim for his performance as the strongest and worst enemy of Sub-Zero.

In addition to the scenes that have been unveiled, the film is filled with "Fatalities," which depict gruesome scenes of tension and brutality that will leave audiences breathless and gasping for breath!

In addition to the tremendous action and superb characterization of the cast members from around the world, who are active in a variety of fields including film, television, and martial arts, the overwhelming depiction of "Fatalities" created by Hollywood's finest will combine to heighten the anticipation for the film. Mortal Kombat," the forbidden battle to the death. Let's enjoy it in the theater.

Film Information
Mortal Kombat
Rating: R15+
Distributor: Warner Bros.

＜STORY
Cole Young, a mixed martial arts fighter with a dragon-shaped birthmark on his chest, spends his days fighting for money, unaware of his origins. One day, however, his life is threatened by Sub-Zero, the most powerful assassin released by the Emperor of the Demon World, Shan Tzun, in order to defeat Cole.
Fearing that his family's safety is threatened, Cole joins up with a female warrior named Sonia Blade, who is also a member of the Special Forces, and visits the temple of Raiden, the guardian of the earth. There, he learns of the existence of "Mortal Kombat," a fighting tournament that has been held since ancient times to determine the fate of the world, and that he is the warrior chosen to fight the enemies of the demon world.
Will Cole and his new friends be able to release their hidden power and save his family and the world?

<Staff
Producer : James Wan, Todd Garner, Simon McCoid, E. Bennett Walsh
Director : Simon McCoid

<Features
Luis Tan, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim

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