The legendary rivalry between Scorpion and Sub-Zero is set to continue throughoutMortal Kombat 2,with the original game’s co-creator offering insight into the former’s role in the upcoming sequel. Based on the hit video game franchise of the same name, 2021’sMortal Kombatreboot first introducedShōgun’sHiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi, a warrior of the Shirai Ryu clan in feudal Japan who was killed by a rival clan member, Bi-Han (Sub-Zero). Following his death, Hanzo’s soul was condemned to the Netherrealm, where his desire for vengeance saw him transform into theHellfire-wielding Scorpion.
Speaking withEntertainment Weekly, Mortal Kombatco-creator Ed Boon discusses Scorpion’s return, and teases what audiences can expect from the character in the sequel. Suggesting that whileSanada’s Scorpion will not be part of the core team battling Shao Kahn(Martyn Ford), he will be making key appearances that will significantly impact the movie’s assorted storylines. Check out his comments below:
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.
What Boon’s Comments Mean For Mortal Kombat 2
The New Cast Additions Will Be Competing For Screen Time
From what we already know aboutMortal Kombat 2’scastlineup, the franchise’s next installment will introduce a much longer list of game characters than those featured in the 2021 movie. Aside from the highly anticipated introduction of Shao Khan and Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage, the forthcoming sequel will also feature appearances from Kitana, Jade, Queen Sindel and Quan Chi. While these new cast additions will significantly expand upon the first movie’s lore, it is also likelytheir inclusion may directly impact the amount of screen time that the already established characters will receive.
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With Boon confirming that Sanada’s Scorpion will not be among the new movie’s core group of heroes, his character will likely be used sparingly throughout. Nonetheless, his appearance will stilllikely be connected to the return of Joe Talsim’s Sub-Zero, with many fan theories expecting the sequel to follow the character’s in-game resurrection arc as Noob Saibot. Though, exactly how theScorpion/Sub-Zero rivalrywill continue to play out inMortal Kombat 2remains to be seen.
Our Thoughts On Scorpion’s Mortal Kombat 2 Role
It Would Be Folly To Leave The Two Iconic Rivals Out
As the two most recognizable characters from the games, it would be folly to attempt to make a movie adaptation that did not feature Scorpion and Sub-Zero in some capacity. Even with the first movie showing Hanzo Hasashi exacting his vengeance on his nemesis,all signs point to the pair’s conflict continuing intoMortal Kombat 2, and possibly beyond. Thankfully, Boon’s comments suggest that Scorpion’s character will continue to have a significant impact on the new movie, even if his character will not be a major part of the central plot.
Mortal Kombat II
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Mortal Kombat II: A sequel to the 2021 film Mortal Kombat, this movie continues the saga of Earth’s champions as they face new threats from the Outworld. Building on the original’s mythical universe, the film delves deeper into the lore of the Mortal Kombat tournament and its legendary fighters.
