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Mortal Kombat Director Not Sure About Return for Third Movie as Mortal Kombat 3 Remains in Limbo

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Mortal Kombat Director Not Sure About Return for Third Movie as Mortal Kombat 3 Remains in Limbo


Mortal Kombat movie director Simon McQuoid has cast doubt on his return to the franchise as work on a third movie remains in limbo.

The filmmaker behind both the first and second recent live-action adaptations of NetherRealm Studios’ brutal and beloved fighting game series spoke about why he may not be back to direct Mortal Kombat 3 should the opportunity arise during an interview with The Wrap. In fact, he wasn’t even sure how to offer a status update on the third film.

“I think it’s still going through its life cycle,” McQuoid said when asked for an update on the third movie or if he would come back. “So, I don’t know yet. I’m not sure.”

Mortal Kombat 3 may be finished before it can even get a punch in, but that’s not to say the film isn’t in the works at all. Screenwriter Jeremy Slater confirmed he had begun writing a third film in the reboot saga at New York Comic Con in 2025, saying at the time that New Line and Warner Bros. were “so happy” with the second film.

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While Mortal Kombat 3’s status remains unknown, it sounds like McQuoid may not return to direct even if it does come to be. While he said he’s not completely shut himself off from the franchise when asked if he would like to do another Mortal Kombat movie, it sounds like there are other projects he’s already turned his attention to.

“Well, I feel like there are other stories that I want to tell that aren’t necessarily in Mortal Kombat and I have multiple things in development,” McQuoid said, “one of which we’re just casting now and that’s not Mortal Kombat at all, something that is in the real world and very much a deep dive into a singular character and character study. I’m excited about it. But I never want to close doors. I’m just always trying to open doors.”

For now, Mortal Kombat 3 remains without a release date. In the meantime, you can read about how the second film set the stage for more on-screen blood and gore. You can also read about the spinoff projects that Kung Lao actor Max Huang has already dreamed about spinning up.

Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He’s best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).




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