MORTAL KOMBAT 2 Movie Officially Adds Another Fan-Favorite Villain From The Games: Baraka!

MORTAL KOMBAT 2 Movie Officially Adds Another Fan-Favorite Villain From The Games: Baraka!

Cameras are rolling on Mortal Kombat 2, and one of the sequel's producers has confirmed that Baraka, a key Shao Khan ally, is going to be making an appearance. Find out more, and see the "MK 2" logo, here!

By JoshWilding - Jun 27, 2023 11:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Mortal Kombat
Source: GameFragger.com

Filming is officially underway on Mortal Kombat 2 in Australia, and producer Todd Garner just dropped another major reveal (via GameFragger.comafter that recent Johnny Cage tease

He posted a photo of a chair on the sequel's set, and it's on that we see the "MK 2" logo along with Baraka's name. Yes, the fan-favourite brawler will indeed be part of the movie, no huge surprise after previous rumours he'll be an antagonist alongside the evil Shao Khan. 

The latter is reportedly looking to conquer Outworld, and we're guessing Baraka will be among those who serve the big bad. 

What we don't know right now is who will play him. It's possible that a stand-in is being used on set because the character will be brought to life primarily with visual effects. However, we're hearing that relative unknown CJ. Bloomfield (The Secrets She Keeps) may have been tapped to play Baraka in the movie. 

A general of the Tarkatan Horde, he's served as an antagonist throughout the series, serving Outworld and its Empire while being loyal to the half-Tarkatan Mileena and her father Shao Kahn.

Baraka made his debut in Mortal Kombat II as the first playable Tarkatan of the series and has been a recurring character ever since.

In this movie, Karl Urban will lead the cast as Johnny Cage, Martyn Ford will play Emperor Shao Kahn, Desmond Chiam has been tapped to bring Edenian King Jerrod to life, Ana Thu Nguyen is set to star as Queen Sindel, and Damon Herriman is Netherrealm demon Quan Chi.

Joining them are Tati Gabrielle and Adeline Rudolph as Jade and Kitana, respectively, while a number of familiar faces - such as Jessica McNamee and Josh Lawson - are also expected to reprise their respective roles from the first instalment.

Moon Knight Head Writer Jeremy Slater has penned the screenplay, while Simon McQuoid is back in the director's chair. According to a recent logline, "The sequel continues the story of a group of ragtag  fighters, versed in the ways of martial arts, who  defend our reality which is known in Earthrealm against the Outworld."

Mortal Kombat 2 doesn't currently have a confirmed release date.

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CoHost
CoHost - 6/27/2023, 11:33 PM
Baraka, my 2nd favorite MK character, after Scorpion, of course.
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 6/28/2023, 2:58 AM
@CoHost - I can dig that. When MK2 came out he was sooo wild we all loved him BUT he wasn’t easy to play, fighting him was one thing. CPU didn’t make it easy or nothin, being him, another story, you had to master it, wasnt your run of the mill ◀️◀️▶️ 👊🏿 or 🦵🏾 projectile
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 6/27/2023, 11:47 PM
Just get a different director and lose the no name, character, and man I’m glad it’s karl urban but I still would’ve been happier with Van Damme, what happened? My complaints not with standing, I’m excited, and I want to take my kids. I didn’t entirely love part one, but I loved everything, every single thing, which subzero and scorpion. So yes, I am in 100%.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 6/27/2023, 11:53 PM
@TheWalkingCuban - JCVD is too old. Though it would make sense considering the original MK was going to be a JCVD game until it fell through.

I just think Cage needs to he a bit younger.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 6/27/2023, 11:55 PM
@TheWalkingCuban - And I really hope Cole dies in the beginning. I would even be fine with him dying off-screen between movies, if I'm being honest lol.
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 6/28/2023, 12:41 AM
@CorndogBurglar - I can’t argue with any of that. It’s him but it’s a bit too late… so it ain’t him.
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 6/28/2023, 12:43 AM
@CorndogBurglar - oh yes he sucks big time balls. His power is he to win even tho he sucks sucks sucks. No Michael Scott students, now’s not the time to say that’s what she said. Cole is a sucky suck. In the least funny way possible
dragon316
dragon316 - 6/28/2023, 5:20 AM
@CorndogBurglar - nothing against new guy cole I don’t like him he’s done nothing in movie of importance except bring scorpion back take him out of first movie it be better not crazy about them using powers unless they have mark is it violent maybe sequel will actually take in tournament this time yeah have those two things included in sequel it be better than first kill cole to
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 6/27/2023, 11:51 PM
They are really loading this movie up with characters. We'll see almost everyone from the first movie return, plus Baraka, Kitana, Sindel, Quan Chi, Shao Khan, Noob Saibot, and probably the new Sub-Zero.

Most of these characters are likely to be fodder just like Reiko, Mileena, Nitara, and Goro in the first one.
mountainman
mountainman - 6/28/2023, 7:43 AM
@CorndogBurglar - Kinda F’d up what they did to Goro.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 6/28/2023, 9:29 AM
@mountainman - Yeah. And to Kung Lao
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 6/27/2023, 11:52 PM
They've gotta bring in Reptile at some point too. Seems weird he wouldn't be in this one, but all these other people will be.
SoulReaver
SoulReaver - 6/28/2023, 12:07 AM
@CorndogBurglar - I mean, he was already in the first one and died. Though, I guess since they're bringing literally everyone else back, they might as well bring him back, too
tBHzHomer
tBHzHomer - 6/28/2023, 2:27 AM
@SoulReaver - I think you're confused. Yes, he was in the original one from the 90s, but this is different. Pretty sure he wasn't in the 2021 movie.
ChrisRed
ChrisRed - 6/28/2023, 2:46 AM
@tBHzHomer - Pretty sure the Lizard monster that attacked Sonya was supposed to be a version of Reptile.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 6/28/2023, 4:20 AM
@ChrisRed - 100% correct
Slotherin
Slotherin - 6/28/2023, 4:48 AM
@tBHzHomer - he was absolutely wasted but he was there.
Which is a shame cuz they show off his powers and actually give him a kind of cool design but he ends up being so ineffective it's laughable, despite being shown to possess such a deadly power set.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 6/28/2023, 6:00 AM
@SoulReaver - Ah, damn, I totally forgot about him. He was used terribly.
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 6/28/2023, 12:25 AM
Let it be Vin Diesel, just so we can laugh.

Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 6/28/2023, 12:39 AM
Ryan Reynolds or gtfo.
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 6/28/2023, 10:22 AM

Probably should have remembered the picture.
GetsugaTensho22
GetsugaTensho22 - 6/28/2023, 4:46 AM
He’ll just be a no-dialogue set decoration character played by some stuntman with MAYBE one fight scene.

Mark my words. I didn’t hate the first one but I wish I’d watched it at home instead of wasting my money at the cinema.
Repian
Repian - 6/28/2023, 5:23 AM
The standing black guy is Baraka.
micvalpro
micvalpro - 6/28/2023, 10:24 AM
@Repian - Why not just say the guy who’s standing…
marvel72
marvel72 - 6/28/2023, 8:58 AM
Yeah man, such a cool character.
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