Mortal Kombat (2021)
Mortal Kombat is a 2021 martial arts fantasy film based on the video game franchise of the same name and a reboot of the Mortal Kombat film series. It is directed by Simon McQuoid in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham and a story by Russo and Oren Uziel.
The film follows Cole Young, a washed-up mixed martial arts fighter who is unaware of his hidden lineage or why the assassin Sub-Zero is hunting him down. Concerned for the safety of his family, he seeks out a clique of fighters that were chosen to defend Earthrealm against Outworld.
Production took place at Adelaide Studios in Adelaide and at other locations in South Australia. Principal photography occurred from September to December 2019.
It became HBO Max's most-successful film launch to date. A sequel is in development, with Jeremy Slater set to write the screenplay and McQuoid returning as director.
Additionally the film was also nominated and won the following Sound awards.- Winner - 2021 Australian Screen Sound Guild - Andrew Plain Award for Best Film Sound Editing - Robert Mackenzie, James Ashton, Mick Boraso, Steve Burgess, Jed Dodge, Leah Katz, Tara Webb, Adrian Medhurst, Jessica Meier, Dylan Burgess, Ryan Squires, Sam Rogers, Chris Vetrisano, Tim Ryan & Katrina Schiller
- Winner - 2021 Australian Screen Sound Guild - Best Film Sound Mixing - Robert Mackenzie, Phil Heywood, Glenn Butler, Daniel Hackett, Duncan Campbell, Angus Robertson & Liam Moses
- Winner - 2021 AACTA Awards - Best Sound in Film - Robert McKenzie, James Ashton, Des Kenneally, Adrian Medhurst, Jed Dodge & Phil Heywood
Congratulations to the RMS team and everyone on the great success of Mortal Kombat.
