
And while many fan-favorite characters have enjoyed their chance in the multimedia spotlight over the course of the year, one fighter, in particular, has had a violently rough go of things across his numerous depictions this year: Kung Lao. Mortal Kombat fans are having a fantastic year, with a live-action film released earlier this year in theaters and on HBO Max, a new animated film Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms now available on home video and rumors of a new installment in the fighting game franchise being developed by NetherRealm Studios. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms, now available on Blu-ray and on digital HD.
