Fans have waited eagerly for a new live-action Mortal Kombat movie, but if an unverified report by pop culture site Revenge of The Fan is to be believed, animation may be the next narrative destination for the series.

The site, which recently correctly broke news of DC Entertainment features based on Batman: The Long Halloween and Superman: Red Son, alleges Warner Bros animation has cast actors for an upcoming Mortal Kombat feature, which may be released as a two-part adventure.

Rumored voice talent includes: Joel McHale (Community) and Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter), known for their live-action roles in television and film, with well known voice acting regulars like Fred Tatasciore (Voltron), Grey Griffin (Young Justice), Darin DePaul (Justice League Action), and Robin Atkin (Voltron), also attached in unknown roles.

Fans will also note the inclusion of familiar Mortal Kombat voices in the cast list: Patrick Seitz and Steve Blum voiced Scorpion and Sub-Zero respectively as recently as Mortal Kombat X. The voice of Kevin Michael Richardson could be heard in the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie as Goro.

Speculation from RTF and fans has naturally gravitated toward Carpenter and McHale assuming types as the voices of Sonya Blade and Johnny Cage. No story details are rumored in the report, but with word there will be no tie-in comics for Mortal Kombat 11, it may be speculated the animated film bridges the gap from Mortal Kombat X to the new game, released April this year.

While it must be stressed this report addresses unsubstantiated rumor; an apparent upturn in production of animated features by Warner Brothers coincides with the recent launch of the DC Universe streaming service, and reported forecast of a new WarnerMedia platform, as well.

Mortal Kombat has gone animated before: In 2016, John Tobias unearthed a hand-painted character cel from the short-lived Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm cartoon. Warner Brothers also included the dubious stand-alone animated feature The Journey Begins with their blu-ray movie release.

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Producer James Wan has stressed a slow and steady approach to a big screen return, while also knocking back rumored and leaked character details. Warner Brothers animation is typically unrelated to its big screen, live-action adaptations.

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The Mortal Kombat 11 render of Scorpion has at at last been revealed! NetherRealm Studios has shared the new teaser image of the undead spectre, and in his new attire he is sporting splashes of red (similar to the Shao Kahn and Raiden renders released earlier in the week). The same background image is used here as in the other two, establishing a consistent style for all the MK11 renders released so far.

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Fans will note that this was only one of the Scorpions shown in the trailer — an accompanying render of Klassic Scorpion has not (yet) been revealed. Thanks again to predac0n for notifying us via the MK Online Discord!

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We're just one week out from the official Mortal Kombat 11 Reveal Events, where Mortal Kombat Online will be offering our exclusive minute-to-minute live dual coverage from both London and Los Angeles! As the community event draws near Ed Boon, co-creator of the franchise took it upon himself to provide the official look of the new cover art for the game on his Twitter profile. Other WB Games properties also followed his lead publishing the artwork on other channels like the official Mortal Kombat 11 Twitter page. 

The artwork shows Scorpion, who previously shown in the initial reveal trailer, is ready for the attack in a bright vibrate backdrop in contrast to the previous style used when Scorpion graced the box art of Mortal Kombat X. It will be interesting to see what changes may be made to premium editions of the game's release if any. Do you love the new box art? Would you change anything? Make sure to discuss your feedback in our our forums. 

Mortal Kombat 11 will be released globally on Tuesday, April 23rd for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, & PC.

Mortal Kombat 11, after months of anticipation and speculation, was announced this past December at The Game Awards with a reveal trailer. It was announced for all major platforms including Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, & PC for a release date of April 23, 2019.

Since the trailer, fans have been treated with various assets from official channels including such iconic characters like Shao Kahn, Raiden, & Scorpion. However, even with such a short window between announcement and release, fans have been eager for more! 

NetherRealm Studios announced the day of the initial trailer that two concurrent Mortal Kombat 11 Reveal Events would be taking place on both sides of the globe for a chance for content creators and key Mortal Kombat community members alike to witness the official unveiling of game-play footage and new character introductions from this newest entry in the company's growing portfolio.

With that said, Mortal Kombat Online is proud to announce we are continuing a longstanding tradition of providing live coverage of the Mortal Kombat franchise from both locales! Our own tabmok99 will be leading the charge from London, while team members Scott-Howell, fatalkade, & Mobster4Christ will be live on the ground from Los Angeles!

We will be providing up to the minute coverage in real-time from both countries. Mortal Kombat Online members will be able to chat and react with others and staff to our live micro-blog while simultaneously being able to watch the official live stream of the keynote address which will be made public. We'll be providing instant reactions from staff along with photos and videos as it happens! We're committed to provide the quickest and best analysis you've come to know and trust from us over the years at Mortal Kombat Online.  

The Mortal Kombat 11 Reveal Event will be taking place with the keynote starting promptly at 11 A.M. PST/7 P.M. GMT on Thursday, January 17th. What would you like to see at the reveal? Let us know your thoughts on our forum. Also be sure to connect with us on our various social media platforms by connecting with us on Discord, liking us on Facebook, and following us on Twitter!

Building off yesterday's release of a new Shao Kahn render: NetherRealm Studios has shared a new image of Raiden, spotlighting the Thunder God's latest armored attire. Update: The full-size render has officially been released and can be seen with the smaller preview below.

Raiden's new gear was first glimpsed in the Mortal Kombat 11 Announce Trailer and again in the first official gameplay screenshots. It shows a slick new armored style for Raiden, who is in possession of Shinnok's amulet and has incorporated the powerful talisman into his chest gear.

The new image was shared via the MK11 Discord channel and offers just one glimpse at Raiden in the new game. Mortal Kombat 11 will boast extensive customization options that will allow fans to take creative control of their favourite fighters.

What are your thoughts on Raiden's new design? Share your thoughts and find more official images on the Mortal Kombat 11 forum!