Finish It Again: '90s Mortal Kombat 4K Blu-ray Kollection Preorders Are Live
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MORTAL KOMBAT! The rallying cry of a generation, Mortal Kombat was everywhere during the '90s. Arcade games and home console ports made the bloody fighting game an overnight sensation, and soon Hollywood came knocking on Midway's door to bring the IP to the big screen. Since Mortal Kombat bicycle-kicked its way into cinemas, the two movies have become cult hits for both good and bad reasons. At long last, they're getting a new 4K release on Blu-ray , and the $65 box set is now available to preorder ahead of its June 30 release.
Mortal Kombat Kollection (4K Blu-ray)
$65 | Releases June 30
Like other Arrow Film releases, the Mortal Kombat Kollection box set is a complete 4K restoration of the original films, 1995's Mortal Kombat and its 1997 sequel, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, approved by their respective directors. Both movies feature HDR10 and Dolby Vision support and come with a mix of new and archival special features. You'll also get a collector's booklet with essays by film buffs Simon Ward and John Torrani, two double-sided foldout posters with new artwork, and reversible sleeves showcasing the new illustrations.
Mortal Kombat's special features include two brand-new audio commentary tracks, one with film director Paul W.S. Anderson and another with podcast host Dave Baxter. There are also newly filmed interviews with Johnny Cage actor Linden Ashby, cinematographer John R. Leonetti, producer Lawrence Kasanoff, and suit performer Tom Woodruff, as well as behind-the-scenes documentaries and promotional materials to round things out.
Mortal Kombat Kollection Special Features
Physical extras
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Original artwork by Matt Griffin on reversible Blu-ray cover sleeves
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Two double-sided foldout posters of the original artwork of Matt Griffin
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Collector's Edition booklet with new film essays by Simon Ward and John Torrani
Disc One -- Mortal Kombat
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New 4K restoration of Mortal Kombat, approved by director Paul W.S. Anderson
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New audio commentary tracks with director Paul W.S. Anderson and podcast host Dave Baxter
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A new interview with cinematographer John R. Leonetti
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A new interview with producer Lawrence Kasanoff
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A new interview with Johnny Cage actor Linden Ashby
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A new interview with designer and suit performer Tom Woodruff
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Featurette -- Mortal Kombat: A Journey Behind the Scenes
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Image gallery
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On-set interviews with the cast and crew
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Theatrical trailers
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B-roll footage
Disc Two -- Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
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New 4K restoration of Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, approved by director John R. Leonetti
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New audio commentary tracks with director John R. Leonetti and podcast host Dave Baxter
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A new interview with Sindel actor Musetta Vander
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A new interview with composer George S. Clinton
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A new interview with Cyrax, Scorpion, and Noob Saibot stunt performer J.J. Perry
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Image gallery
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On-set interviews with the cast and crew
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Theatrical trailers
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B-roll footage
While it was not as brutal as the video game source material, Mortal Kombat was still an action-packed showcase of martial arts and groundbreaking special effects. The film had a major impact on the Mortal Kombat video game franchise, and years later, Shang Tsung actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa reprised the role for Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. Another big contribution was the movie's title track, Techno Syndrome by The Immortals, which has become the franchise's signature anthem. While Mortal Kombat: Annihilation is not as fondly remembered as its predecessor, it is still an enjoyably terrible movie to watch thanks to its cheesy script and over-the-top action.
Decades later, Mortal Kombat finally returned to the big screen. The 2021 Mortal Kombat movie focused on the notorious ultraviolence of the games, and if you want to watch it before its sequel arrives in theaters, you can grab a 4K edition for $15 on Blu-ray .
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