To say that Mortal Kombat 2021 made a successful reboot of the iconic game turned into a film is an understatement given its victorious release in theaters and on HBO Max in the middle of a global pandemic. With a lot of fans waiting to have a physical copy of the film, the wait is over as it would be having a Blu-Ray, 4K Blu-Ray, and exclusive 4K Blu-ray SteelBook + Digital.
Following the story of Cole Young who knows nothing about his lineage, he soon realizes he and his family is in danger when Sub-Zero arrives to hunt him. Cole met Jax who sent him to Sonya Blade. They later seek refuge in Lord Raiden's sanctuary for people bearing the same mark as for them and they train to learn about their skills as they are about to face the threat posed by the Outworld.
A star-studded ensemble banners Mortal Kombat with Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Josh Lawson as Kano, Mechad Brooks as Jax, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Hiroyuki Sanasa as Hanzo Hasashi/ Scorpion, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han/ Sub-Zero, Sisi Stringer as Mileena, Max Huang as Kung Lao, Matilda Kimber as Emily Young, and Laura Brent as Allison Young.
Produced by James Wan, Todd Garner, and Bennett Walsh, the film is the directorial debut of Simon McQuoid. It has been rated R as the film is filled with violence, one which is at par with the brutality and violence of the game. This is a warning for parents who wish to purchase the film in its Blu-ray versions as it is not suitable for children to watch.
Pre-orders are now open at Best Buy for Mortal Kombat: standard Blu-ray for $21.99, standard 4K Blu-ray for $30.99, and exclusive 4K Blu-ray SteelBook edition for $36.99. It is scheduled for release on July 13, 2021 which will have a same-day delivery right through your doorstep.
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