This week saw the release of the trailer for the "R"-rated animated feature film Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge, and we've now learned that it'll be bringing the fight home this April!
The all-new, feature-length film produced by Warner Bros. Animation in coordination with NeatherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting April 12th, 2020, and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 28th, 2020. "Based on the worldwide hit game created by Ed Boon & John Tobias, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge spotlights the once-in-a-generation tournament between the champions of Outworld and Earthrealm – a competition that will ultimately determine the fate of Earth and all its citizens. Lord Raiden, protector of Earthrealm, must gather the greatest fighters of his realm to defend it from the evil Shang Tsung in the battle to end all battles – Mortal Kombat!" Joel McHale ("Community", The CW’s upcoming "Stargirl") and Jennifer Carpenter ("Dexter", Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) lead a stellar cast as the voices of Hollywood star-turned-fighter Johnny Cage and all-business warrior Sonya Blade, respectively. The voice cast also includes Jordan Rodrigues (Lady Bird) as Liu Kang, Patrick Seitz (Mortal Kombat X, "Agrretsuko", "Naruto: Shippuden") as Scorpion & Hanzo Hasashi, Steve Blum ("Cowboy Bebop", "Star Wars Rebels") as Sub-Zero, Artt Butler (Her, "Star Wars: The Clone Wars") as Shang Tsung, Darin De Paul (Overwatch, Fortnite) as Quan Chi, Robin Atkin Downes ("The Strain", Batman: The Killing Joke) as Kano, David B. Mitchell (Mortal Kombat 11, World of Warcraft franchise) as Raiden, Ike Amadi (Mass Effect 3, Mortal Kombat 11) as Jax Briggs, Kevin Michael Richardson ("Family Guy", "The Simpsons") as Goro, Grey Griffin (Young Justice, "Scooby-Doo" franchise) as Kitana & Satoshi Hasashi, and Fred Tatasciore ("Robot Chicken", "Family Guy") as Demon Torturer. Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge is directed by Ethan Spaulding (Batman: Assault on Arkham, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis) from a script by Jeremy Adams ("Supernatural", Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans) based on the videogame created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. Rick Morales (Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, Batman vs. Two-Face) is Producer, and Jim Krieg (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) is co-producer. Executive Producer is Sam Register. Ed Boon (NetherRealm Studios) is Creative Consultant. Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge Special Features (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital)
From Epic Game to Extreme Animation – Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon and the filmmakers reveal the creative process behind adapting the best-selling game to an all-new animated film.
The Weapons, Wardrobe and World of Mortal Kombat Legends – The artists reveal the design challenges of animating the world of Mortal Kombat, from authentic armor to wildly imaginative weapons and fantasy settings.
The Savage Sound Design of Mortal Kombat Legends – This hard-hitting audio exploration reveals the art of designing the sonic language of the fight scenes.
Mortal Kombatants – Dive deep inside the cast of characters to reveal their unique abilities, signature moves and backstories.
Filmmaker Commentary – Producer Rick Morales and screenwriter Jeremy Adams sit down for an insightful audio commentary that reveals the process of creating a compelling animated film based on one of today’s most popular fighting games.
"Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge is a riveting, no-holds-barred action-fest that delivers all the authentic combat, drama and humor fans expect coupled with edgy animation and an outstanding voice cast," said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Senior Vice President, Originals, Animation and Family Marketing. "This film is unlike anything Warner Bros. has produced before, and fans should be prepared for the thrill ride of their lives."
