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Mortal Kombat Sequel Trailer Smashes Records with 106.8M Views
21 Jul
Summary
- Mortal Kombat sequel trailer sets new record with 106.8M views in 24 hours
- 2021 Mortal Kombat movie opened to robust $23.3M, on par with original 1995 film
- Sequel to feature return of beloved characters and addition of Johnny Cage
The highly anticipated Mortal Kombat sequel is generating massive excitement among fans. The latest trailer for the film, directed by Simon McQuoid, has set a new record, amassing 106.8M views worldwide in its first 24 hours after being released on Thursday, July 17, 2023. This surpasses the previous red-band trailer record.
The success of the Mortal Kombat franchise is undeniable. The 2021 McQuoid-directed movie also broke trailer view records, clearing 116M views in its first week and outperforming the opening weekends of blockbusters like Logan and Deadpool 2. Despite a day-and-date release on HBO Max, the 2021 film opened to a robust $23.3M, on par with the unadjusted $23.2M opening of the original 1995 movie.
Mortal Kombat II, set to release on October 24, 2023, will feature the return of beloved characters from the video game series, as well as the addition of martial artist Johnny Cage, played by Karl Urban. Fans are eagerly anticipating the film's pure theatrical release, which is expected to showcase the franchise's full box office potential.
