The martial arts fantasy sequel pairs brutal action with genuine emotional intensity. Here, we unpack its epic score...

WORDS: Charlotte Krol
PHOTO: Sven Doornkaat, Warner Bros Discovery, New Line Cinema

The 2021 live-action reboot of Mortal Kombat was a welcome move for fans of the classic ’90s video game series and film spin-offs. The story followed Cole Young, a journeyman MMA fighter unaware of his hidden lineage – nor the threat of the deadly assassin Sub-Zero. He discovered he was ...