Mortal Kombat is a series of video games, movies, comics, and other media that features a cast of fighters from different realms and dimensions who compete in brutal tournaments for the fate of the universe. The franchise was created by Ed Boon and John Tobias in 1992 and has become one of the best-selling fighting game franchises worldwide and one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.

The series is known for its high levels of graphic violence, including its signature fatalities, which are finishing moves that kill the defeated opponents in gruesome ways. The series also features other elements such as brutalities, friendships, babalities, animalities, x-ray moves, and quitalities. The series has a rich lore and mythology that spans across multiple timelines and dimensions, featuring characters such as Liu Kang, Raiden, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage, Shang Tsung, Goro, Shao Kahn, Kitana, Mileena, Kung Lao, Jax, Kano, and many more.

The latest installment in the series is Mortal Kombat 11, which was released in 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, and Microsoft Windows. The game features a roster of 37 fighters, including new characters such as Cetrion, Geras, Kollector, and Kronika. The game also features guest characters from other franchises such as Terminator, Joker, Spawn, RoboCop, Rambo. The game has two story campaigns that follow the events of Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion. The game also has various modes such as Towers of Time, Krypt, Online, Klassic Towers.

In addition to video games, Mortal Kombat has also spawned several movies and TV shows. The most recent movie is Mortal Kombat (2021), which is a reboot of the film series that follows a new protagonist named Cole Young who seeks out Earth’s greatest champions to fight against the enemies of Outworld. The movie features actors such as Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada. The movie was released in theaters and on HBO Max on April 23rd 2021.

Mortal Kombat is a franchise that has captivated millions of fans around the world with its thrilling gameplay, stunning visuals, memorable characters, and epic story. It is a franchise that has defined the fighting game genre and has influenced many other media. It is a franchise that is still going strong after almost three decades and shows no signs of slowing down.

One of the most distinctive features of Mortal Kombat is its fatalities, which are special moves that can be performed at the end of a match to finish off the opponent in a brutal and creative way. The fatalities have become a trademark of the series and have evolved over time, becoming more elaborate and varied. Some of the most iconic fatalities include Scorpion’s “Toasty!”, Sub-Zero’s “Spine Rip”, Kung Lao’s “Hat Trick”, and Liu Kang’s “Dragon Bite”. The fatalities have also sparked controversy and criticism from some groups who consider them too violent and graphic. The fatalities have also inspired other types of finishing moves in the series such as brutalities, friendships, babalities, animalities, x-ray moves, and quitalities.

Another feature that sets Mortal Kombat apart from other fighting games is its story mode, which follows a narrative that spans across multiple games and timelines. The story mode features cinematic cutscenes, branching paths, and multiple endings. The story mode also allows the player to control different characters and experience different perspectives of the events. The story mode has been praised for its depth, quality, and innovation. The story mode has also helped to develop the characters and the lore of the series, giving them more personality and backstory. The story mode has also introduced new characters and concepts that have become integral to the series.

Mortal Kombat is not only a video game franchise, but also a multimedia franchise that has expanded into other forms of media such as movies, TV shows, comics, novels, card games, board games, and merchandise. The franchise has also collaborated with other franchises such as DC Comics, Injustice, WWE Immortals, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The franchise has also influenced many other media such as music, art, literature, and pop culture. The franchise has also received many awards and accolades for its achievements and contributions to the gaming industry and culture. The franchise has also been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame in 2015.