Mortal Kombat II is already more accurate to the video games than its predecessor by following an essential rule. 2021's Mortal Kombat was a drastic improvement over the last film in the franchise, 1997's Mortal Kombat: Annihilation . However, the Simon McQuoid-directed film made some changes to the game's story that bothered video game players.
The film introduced an original character, Cole Young , as the main protagonist, and altered the lore behind the conflict between Scorpion and Sub-Zero. It also failed to include some fan-favorite characters, like Johnny Cage and Quan Chi. It felt more like a prequel to the actual Mortal Kombat film, especially since the tournament never happens in the film.
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