Mortal Kombat 3 Movie Is Coming, But On One Condition
While Mortal Kombat 2 hasn’t even been released yet, producer Todd Garner has made exciting yet cautious statements about the third installment in the series. The good news for fans is that plans are already underway for Mortal Kombat 3. The bad news? The realization of these plans is directly dependent on Mortal Kombat 2’s box office performance. Garner says that if the second film garners enough attention, it could pave the way for not only a new sequel but also an expanded universe with spin-off projects featuring side stories.
Mortal Kombat 3 All Eyes on the Second Film’s Success
According to Garner, the story won’t conclude with Mortal Kombat 2, and plans are to expand the universe even further with a third film. The development of some characters, in particular, has been left to these new projects. For example, Kano, the series’ iconic villain, will finally get his famous metal face plate. Similarly, Scorpion and Bi-Han will receive more in-depth stories. These developments suggest that some creative ideas for the third film are already taking shape.
However, for these hopeful plans to materialize, Mortal Kombat 2 must achieve a strong audience response. Garner emphasizes their commitment to the audience’s voice, saying, “Regardless of how this film is received, we will listen to the reactions and act accordingly.” This approach promises a production process open to criticism and bodes well for the future of the series.
Indeed, this flexibility is already showing. It’s being claimed that Cole Young, the character from the first film who didn’t quite satisfy audiences, won’t be in Mortal Kombat 2 for very long. The absence of the character in the trailer supports these rumors. It appears that Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage will be featured in his place.
Mortal Kombat 2 will hit theaters on October 24th. The film’s fate will determine not only its own success but also the future of Mortal Kombat 3 and potential spin-off projects. Expectations are high, but the outcome will be up to the audience.
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