The new Mortal Kombat feature film will premiere simultaneously in limited theatrical release & direct to streaming, and in the latest trailer for Warner's HBO Max we can see a little bit more of the action that's soon to come. Watch it right here:

The trailer repeats scenes of Sub-Zero (Joe Taslim) and Earthrealm's fighters already seen in the previous HBO Max video, but also unleashes a better look at Sonya Blade and more of the film's action-packed opening featuring Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi!

Australian actress Jessica McNamee is front and centre in a very Sonya appropriate green tanktop, pointing to a research board emblazoned with the name of the movie. She can be heard dramatically referring to an "invitation to Mortal Kombat" -- something she apparently knows a lot about.

New creation Cole Young (Lewis Tan) will find his way to Raiden's temple and the Mortal Kombat tournament after being direct to Sonya by Major Jackson Briggs. Sonya is not referred to by any military rank in the official synopsis and how she came about her information remains to be seen.

In a rapid showcase of all the movies coming to HBO Max we can also see a second of an unidentified warrior standing in the middle of a street, arms out stretched and surrounded by ash or snow. The dark warrior is probably Sub-Zero, who returns in the service of Shang Tsung having fought Scorpion in the movie's ten-minute opener set in feudal Japan. Their conflict was revealed in an Entertainment Weekly preview, with writer Greg Russo explaining the role further.

Mortal Kombat will also be officially released to theatres on April 16th where possible. Posters for the film have already begun appearing at cinemas. Get notices by subscribing to our release countdown and find more in the Media & Merchandise forum! Share your thoughts about the latest preview in the comments below!

Another warrior steps out of the darkest region of reality to enter the arena of Mortal Kombat Mobile! The dark wraith officially returns in retro style when Klassic Noob Saibot exits the portal soon. Watch the trailer:

Watch: MK Mobile Klassic Noob Reveal Trailer | MK Mobile Klassic Noob Gameplay Trailer

The once passive observer is inspired by his klassic appearances in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Mortal Kombat (2011). He joins his recently added future MK11 self in the playable roster, as well as Klassic Smoke, MK11 Shang Tsung, MK11 Scorpion, and MK11 Sub-Zero!

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Business at NetherRealm Studios has resumed with members of staff returning to the great motion capture facility at their Chicago HQ. Senior Animator Andy Senesac shared a photo from the studio, where he was "blowing off the dust" to the delight of Twitter speculators. Details:

The facial animation specialist worked on cinematics and character animation for Mortal Kombat 11 & Aftermath. Dressed in a grey MK11 tee and pandemic-conscientious tie dye facecover, the animator explained in his own words he's "prepping for the next show!"

A thinking emoji invites speculation for what the "next show" could be. Although Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate brought the complete experience to next generation consoles, further downloadable content is still expected for the best-selling fighting game. This is consistent with a 2019 statement by WB Interactive Entertainment President Matthew Haddad, who stressed there would be "years of content" to come.

Testing...Testing...are these things still on?! Blowing the dust off and prepping for the next show! ???? ???? @NetherRealm #WhatsInStore ???? #FaceCapture #MotionCapture #SystemsCheck #FacialAnimation pic.twitter.com/DMbxUqwKpx

— Andy Senesac (@79Sac) January 21, 2021

The release of MK11 Ultimate & Kombat Pack 2 last November added Mileena, Rain & John Rambo to a stacked roster of thirty-four playable characters, including ten prior DLC additions.

The total has already far exceeded Injustice 2's previous peak of 9 additional post-release character slots. MK11 Aftermath also expanded the game with the first ever downloadable story chapters.

What do you think or hope could be next? Share your predictions in the comments below and dive into the Mortal Kombat 11 forum for more! Fight Klub is a new way to play in a league of it's own and is now in open beta. Follow the link to explore more.

Mortal Kombat will notably be one of the blockbuster films that debuts streaming on HBO Max as part of a new COVID conscientious WarnerMedia strategy, but will also enjoy a limited theatrical release in select markets. Fans have already started to see the updated Dragon Logo appearing at cinemas, sharing photos to social media. Take a look:

Writer Greg Russo invited fans to send him snaps of the movie poster, receiving images from @itsBeMoeHoney and @Philwest4151. The photos show posters in Texas and San Francisco.

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The Mortal Kombat movie reboot has started to give up some of its secrets, but even with an official synopsis and first-look photos -- there is still much to be discovered from the April release! A behind-the-scenes photo appears to reveal a towering figure manhandling one of the series' klassic fighters. Beware of spoilers all ye who enter:

The photograph has been circulating across social media networks, with the earliest available source a Twitter user named João Henrique. The image shows monitors during the filming a scene that appears to depict Jax in the clutches of a large, hammer-wielding warrior who is purported to be Reiko.

Mehcad Brooks, or a stunt double, can be seen in a suspension harness to allow him to be effortlessly raised by his opponent in a goozle grip. His torso is blue to facilitate special effects, either the addition of something like his metal arms, or perhaps an event that necessitates them. Jax' arms were removed in a similar battle with Goro in the recent animated feature.

The big man is believed to be 6'11" Australian actor Nathan Jones. The former pro wrestler has appeared memorably in movies such as Mad Max: Fury Road and Troy, and has frequently alluded to filming Mortal Kombat in South Australia on his Facebook account.

The actor appears to have a rich, black sliver of hair atop his typically bald noggin, in a fashion that might conceivably be inspired by Reiko's appearance in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon.

Adding further credence to the claim that this might be Reiko is a previous script leak, and 2019 set visit by South Australian premier Steven Marshall, which appeared to show character artwork for Reiko, Goro, Reptile, and Kabal pinned in the background of a publicity photo [pictured below]. The scene also seems to match a first-look image released by EW showing Jax pushing against an unidentified fighter's large hammer.

What do you think the behind-the-scenes photo shows? Share your thoughts in the comments below and discover more from the movie in the Media & Merchandise forum!