Mortal Kombat 30th Anniversary Video Released, Showcases Evolution of Series Across Games, Film & Animation

mortal kombat 30th anniversary

To honor 30 years of Mortal Kombat, Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios have released a special Mortal Kombat 30th anniversary video. The video showcases moments from the original 1992 title to 2019’s Mortal Kombat 11, and nostalgic scenes from Mortal Kombat live-action movies and animation as well.

Watch the full video below:

In celebration, Klassic Movie Raiden will be playable in Mortal Kombat Mobile from October 7 through 11, along with free login rewards each day.

In addition, the Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind animated film will receive both a Digital and 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release, and all Mortal Kombat movies will be available to watch on HBO Max.

As part of the anniversary, Klassic Movie Raiden will arrive in Mortal Kombat Mobile beginning Oct. 7 through Oct. 11, featuring actor Christopher Lambert’s character likeness and voice from the 1995 film. Players can also log in to the mobile game every day from Oct. 7-14 to collect free anniversary gifts and enjoy a host of new in-game content.

Additionally, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is releasing Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind, the third installment of the animated film series, for Digital on Oct. 9 and 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack and Blu-ray™ on Oct. 11. Mortal Kombat (2021 film), Mortal Kombat (1995 film), Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2013 web series), Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (2021 animated film), and Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge (2020 animated film) are all available to watch now on HBO Max™, while Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm (1996 animated series) is available now for purchase on digital platforms. Lastly, all-new Mortal Kombat merchandise is now available exclusively at WB Shop.

Players hoping for new NetherRealm Studios games will have to wait a little longer. Studio head and Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon recently confirmed that no new game announcements would be made during the MK30 celebrations.

In the meantime, if you’re looking to get into Mortal Kombat, check out our review of Mortal Kombat 11, the series’ latest and most brutal installment.

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