‘Mortal Kombat 3’ Confirmed To Be in the Works

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Summary

  • Mortal Kombat 3 is officially in development with screenwriter Jeremy Slater returning for the script
  • The decision was fueled by the sequel’s trailer pulling in over 107 million global views, convincing the studio of high demand
  • The sequel is expected to feature a ramped-up conflict with Shao Kahn and more of Johnny Cage

New Line Cinema is already planning the next installment in its *Mortal Kombat* movie series. Writer Jeremy Slater, who also worked on *Moon Knight* and *The Umbrella Academy*, has confirmed that *Mortal Kombat 3* is officially being developed. This shows a strong vote of confidence from Warner Bros. and New Line, despite the fact that *Mortal Kombat II* isn’t scheduled to hit theaters for several months. The announcement was made at New York Comic Con.

The studio quickly approved a third *Mortal Kombat* movie because the sequel is already incredibly popular. The recent trailer for *Mortal Kombat II* gained over 107 million views worldwide in just one day, proving a large and enthusiastic fanbase exists. At New York Comic Con (NYCC), producer Jeremy Slater announced the third film and his return, alongside cast members Adeline Rudolph, Karl Urban, Martyn Ford, Simon McQuoid, and Tati Gabrielle.

The writer of the next film, Slater, is thrilled the studio loved the current movie enough to have him begin working on the sequel right away. Though plot and casting details are still secret, fans can anticipate even more action. The story will likely focus on Johnny Cage and the Earthrealm champions as they face the powerful Shao Kahn.

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2025-10-13 18:27