HBO Max has shared the first 7 minutes of its anticipated Mortal Kombat reboot, days before its official release. The clip was shared on the streaming service’s YouTube page, the film’s Instagram and via the film’s Twitter account at 12 p.m. on Tuesday. In the 7-minute opening, which is set in Japan’s Hanzo Hasashi Compound in the year 1617, fight scenes ensue as a man, Hanzo Hasashi, finds his family attacked by Sub-Zero as he steps away momentarily. You can check out the clip – here.
Mortal Kombat stars Lewis Tan as newcomer Cole Young, who begins to discover his heritage as he’s also hunted by Sub-Zero (Joe Taslim).The live-action film will also feature Scorpion as played by Hiroyuki Sanada, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, and Tadanobu Asano as Raiden.
Mortal Kombat will be available to stream via HBO Max and in theatres on Friday, April 23.
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