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Mortal Kombat Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Mortal Kombat movies in order

Last updated: July 11 2026

Written by: ChronoBob

The Mortal Kombat film franchise adapts one of gaming's most iconic fighting game series into live-action and animated films. From the campy 1990s classics to the ultraviolent 2021 reboot, here's how to watch the complete Mortal Kombat cinema universe.

Few video game franchises have had as enduring a cinematic life as Mortal Kombat. The original 1995 film captured the spirit of the games with surprising faithfulness and became a genuine box office success. Its 1997 sequel fell far short of expectations, but the franchise was reborn in 2021 with a brutally faithful reboot that delighted fans. A slate of animated direct-to-video films has also expanded the lore in significant ways for dedicated fans of the games.

🕐 Release Order

Release order covers both the original theatrical films and the animated entries. The 2021 film is a complete reboot with no connection to the 1990s films.

  1. Mortal Kombat (1995)
  2. Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)
  3. Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge (2020)
  4. Mortal Kombat (2021)
  5. Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (2021)
  6. Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind (2022)

The Mortal Kombat universe is split into distinct continuities: the 1990s theatrical films form one continuity, the Mortal Kombat Legends animated films form another, and the 2021 live-action reboot stands alone.

📖 Story Chronology

Each Mortal Kombat continuity is best watched within its own grouping. The animated Legends films follow their own connected story, the 1990s theatrical films run in sequence, and the 2021 film is a fresh start.

  1. Mortal Kombat (1995) — original theatrical continuity
  2. Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) — original theatrical continuity
  3. Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge (2020) — animated continuity
  4. Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (2021) — animated continuity
  5. Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind (2022) — animated continuity spinoff
  6. Mortal Kombat (2021) — live-action reboot continuity

Which Order Should You Choose?

For first-time viewers, start with the 2021 reboot — it's the most polished and faithful adaptation of the games, with spectacular fight choreography and a respectful treatment of the source material's mythology. Nostalgic viewers will want to revisit the 1995 original, which remains a fun piece of 90s action cinema despite its cheesy moments. The Mortal Kombat Legends animated films are excellent for fans wanting deeper lore, particularly Scorpion's Revenge, which tells one of the game series' most beloved storylines.

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