Mortal Kombat II (2026)
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The episode reviews Mortal Kombat II, discussing its characters, plot, and overall quality compared to the first film.
MORTAL KOMBAT is back… but is it actually an upgrade? 👊🔥 We’re reviewing Mortal Kombat 2, talking Johnny Cage, fatalities, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Katana, Kano, and whether this sequel delivers enough chaos to justify another round. Was it fun? Yes. Was it good? That’s where things get complicated… Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9ASmLq88Dug ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:37 Intro + Mortal Kombat 2 setup 1:35 Johnny Cage joins the sequel 2:44 Returning characters and Mortal Kombat lore 4:03 Initial thoughts: was it better than the first? 5:06 The fights, kills and cheesy dialogue 7:03 Johnny Cage and Katana’s roles 9:06 Scorpion and Sub-Zero feel wasted 10:47 Tekken, Street Fighter and fighting game movies 12:47 Spoilers: who dies? 14:40 How Mortal Kombat tournament rules work 16:02 Johnny Cage’s powers and missed potential 18:11 Scorpion, Sub-Zero and sequel setup 18:58 What’s next for the podcast? 21:33 Mortal Kombat 2 box office draft regrets 22:58 Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat vs Tekken If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87å Buy us a Coffee…
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