Earlier today, I watched one of my favorite childhood movies…Mortal Kombat. The movie based off the classic arcade style fighting video game.
For 90s kids like myself, this was a staple video game of our childhood which has obviously released many more titles along the way. The latest release coming about a year ago.
The movie franchise didn’t last long. The first movie was fantastic becoming a total cult classic. Shortly after, the sequel Mortal Kombat Annihilation absolutely bombed. I enjoyed the wide range of all the characters featured in the sequel including Nightwolf, Smoke and a larger role for Jax. However, many hated it.
It pretty much broke all of our hearts when Johnny Cage was murdered by Shao Kahn in the first 5 minutes. You sons of bitches! That’s why your movie bombed!
When it was announced a few years back that a total reboot was in the works, the nostalgia flowed through my veins exciting me. The new live action R-rated reboot is set for 2021. The cast is real solid. I can’t wait to see it.
That being said, I thought what a great way than to draft my fantasy lineup for each character if you will. I will include the characters of the first two games excluding a few such as a Noob Saibot. I will add some face characters from the third installment and beyond. I am not up to date enough to speak on the newer characters like Cassie Cage and Frost.
Johnny Cage – Chris Pratt
Kano – Luke Evans
Liu Kang – Tony Jaa
Raiden – Jean Claude Van Damme
Scorpion – Jason Statham
Sonya Blade – Jennifer Lawrence
Sub-Zero – Tom Hardy
Goro – Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson
Shang Tsung – Ken Watanabe
Reptile – Rami Malek
Baraka – Vin Diesel
Jade – Zoe Saldana
Jax – Michael B Jordan
Kintaro – Dave Bautista
Kitana – Olivia Munn
Kung Lao – Brian Tee
Mileena – Alexandra Daddario
Shao Kahn – Dwayne The Rock Johnson
Kabal – Adam Driver
Motaro – Josh Brolin
Nightwolf – Jason Momoa
Sheeva – Ronda Rousey
Sindel – Lena Headey
Stryker – John Cena
Test your might and leave a comment with your dream cast for Mortal Kombat! Enjoy the theme while doing so.
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