Mortal Kombat 2 is set to arrive in theaters in the fall, and with it will come the resumption of hostilities between two ancient warriors in Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Based on the popular video game franchise of the same name, 2021’s Mortal Kombat live-action reboot first introduced Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi, a warrior in feudal Japan who was killed by a rival clan member, Bi-Han (Sub-Zero). Both were of the Shirai Ryu clan. Bi-Han is embodied by Joe Taslim, and after Hanzo’s death, he is transformed into Scorpion in the Netherrealm, where his vengeance is still kindled against Taslim’s Sub-Zero.
As Mortal Kombat 2 draws ever closer to a premiere, there arise questions regarding how that ancient rivalry will feature in the upcoming sequel. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon, while speaking to Entertainment Weekly, discussed Scorpion’s return, and teases what to expect from the character in the sequel. One of the key hints offered by Boon suggests that Sanada’s Scorpion will not be part of the core team battling Martyn Ford’s Shao Kahn. Boon’s comments read:
“He’s certainly making appearances that are significant and necessary for the progress of other storylines. He plays a different role. He’s not part of the ‘Super Friends’ trying to defeat Shao Kahn, but his appearance is key and it is very essential for certain parts.”
Scorpion and Sub-Zero Are Still Vital to ‘Mortal Kombat 2’
Taking Boon’s comments into account and in conjunction with what we already know about Mortal Kombat 2‘s lineup, it is understandable that Scorpion’s screentime is somewhat reduced. With the introduction of the necromancer Quan Chi (Damon Herriman), Princess Kitana (Adeline Rudolph), Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage, Jade, Queen Sindel among others, there are several interest arcs for the story to follow. However, Scorpion and Sub-Zero, or should the sequel follow the character’s in-game resurrection arc – Noob Saibot, are an iconic rivalry that should by no means be cast to one side. So recognisable are the characters, that their relegation to the background might harm the upcoming sequel.
One of the pieces of the Mortal Kombat lore missing in the 2021 adaptation was the iconic tournament. Mortal Kombat 2 will be incorporating the tournament into the stroryline for the upcoming sequel. The introduction of Shao Kahn will be vital, as the battle for who controls EarthRealm is determined. Speaking on the significance of the tournament in the sequel, Boon revealed previously, “They keep score throughout the movie. There’s a visual representation of who is winning…. It’s not just a tournament for the sake of a tournament,” he says. Adding, “There are huge consequences, so you really are keeping score. And there are a lot of twists in it that keep you on your toes.”
Mortal Kombat 2 is scheduled to be theatrically released on October 24, 2025. You can find out more about the feature with our guide here.
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Source: Entertainment Weekly
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