Where to start
Mortal Kombat
4 versions · originally a film, 2021
Mortal Kombat chronicles the brutal, high-stakes martial arts tournament where Earth's greatest warriors battle interdimensional forces for survival.
✦ Most fans start here
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge (2020)
The original movie
Mortal Kombat
Simon McQuoid · Film · 2021
Mortal Kombat (2021) serves as a modern cinematic introduction, focusing on Cole Young's discovery of his heritage while establishing the high-stakes conflict against the encroaching threats of Outworld.
2011 series
Mortal Kombat: Legacy
Kevin Tancharoen · Series · 2011
Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2011) functions as a prequel series, providing essential character backstories and explaining the motivations behind the various fighters participating in the tournament's tenth iteration.
2020 film
✦ Start hereMortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge
Film · 2020
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge (2020) offers a visceral animated exploration of Hanzo Hasashi’s quest for vengeance, perfectly capturing the franchise's signature intensity and the brutal origins of its iconic characters.
2026 film
Mortal Kombat II
Simon McQuoid · Film · 2026
Mortal Kombat II (2026) continues the cinematic narrative, expanding the roster to include fan-favorite Johnny Cage as the Earthrealm defenders face off against the dark rule of Shao Kahn.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Mortal Kombat projects in?
There is no strict chronological order for these adaptations. You can start with the 2011 series Mortal Kombat: Legacy, move to the 2020 animated film Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, watch the 2021 Mortal Kombat film, and look forward to the upcoming 2026 sequel, Mortal Kombat II.
Is Mortal Kombat II a direct continuation of the 2021 movie?
Yes, Mortal Kombat II is the scheduled 2026 sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat feature film. It continues the narrative established in the live-action reboot, bringing back characters and plot threads from the previous installment to further the story of the tournament and the realms.
How does Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge compare to the live-action 2021 film?
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge is an animated film released in 2020, while the 2021 Mortal Kombat is a live-action adaptation. Both projects focus on the core tournament lore and iconic characters, but they offer distinct visual styles and narrative approaches to the established source material.
Should I watch Mortal Kombat: Legacy before seeing the 2021 film?
You do not need to watch Mortal Kombat: Legacy to understand the 2021 Mortal Kombat film. The 2011 web series acts as a separate adaptation of the franchise, while the 2021 movie serves as a standalone live-action reboot that introduces its own version of the tournament events.