

The theme, which appears as a remixed version in the upcoming film, has a breakneck, almost frenetic pulse - which makes sense, especially when you consider that the original song and additional nine tracks that rounded out 1994’s Mortal Kombat album were all written in a similarly hasty four-week period. Fighters will vanquish their foes with extremely graphic “fatalities.” And, never fear, you’ll hear that iconic Mortal Kombat theme music - the pounding, rapid techno beat interrupted by a bellowing “Mor-tal Kom-baaaaat!”

You’ll see iconic characters like the icy Cryomancer Sub-Zero and the ferocious ninja Scorpion. If you’re excited to see the new Mortal Kombat movie, which hits theaters and HBO Max on April 23, you’re also probably walking in with some familiar expectations. Photo-Illustration: by Vulture, Photos by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros.
