I really hopeMortal Kombat 2redeems the fight scenes between two specific characters after the 2021 film disappointed me. While mostMortal Kombatstories feature Liu Kang as the protagonist, the 2021 reboot film changed things up and instead focused on Cole Young, who is a brand-new character in the franchise. While Cole Young was the main character of the movie, the 2021 film actually begins with a fight between Scorpion and Sub-Zero, establishing the bitter rivalry between the twoMortal Kombatcharacters.
I think it was a good decision to start the reboot movie with a fight betweenScorpion and Sub-Zero, since they are the two most popularMortal Kombatcharacters. However, both of their fights in the 2021 film are unfortunately underwhelming. Since Scorpion and Sub-Zero are both returning in theupcomingMortal Kombat 2, their fight scenes need to be a lot better.Mortal Kombat 2will undoubtedly feature a lot of action-packed fights, butit is essential for the sequel to get another rematch between Scorpion and Sub-Zero right.
I Need A Scorpion Vs. Sub-Zero Rematch In Mortal Kombat 2
Scorpion & Sub-Zero Are Both Returning In Mortal Kombat 2
While not many details about the origin of the rivalry between Scorpion and Sub-Zero are revealed in the 2021 film, it is established that they are from different clans. InMortal Kombatlore, Scorpion is a Shirai Ryu ninja while Sub-Zero is a Lin Kuei assassin. Since a member of the Lin Kuei left the clan to form the Shirai Ryu, the two clans were at war for years. However,Sub-Zero elevates his rivalry with Scorpion when he kills his family at the beginning of 2021’sMortal Kombat.
While Sub-Zero also kills Scorpion during their first fight in the movie, the Shirai Ryu ninja rises up from the Netherrealm at the end ofMortal Kombat. Scorpion helps Cole Young defeat Sub-Zero, ensuring that Earthrealm warriors will be able to fight in the upcomingMortal Kombat tournament. However, in addition to the Earthrealm warriors,it has been confirmed that Scorpion and Sub-Zero will also appear inMortal Kombat 2. Therefore, it would be a missed opportunity if the two rivals don’t fight in the tournament.
Why Mortal Kombat 2’s Scorpion vs. Sub-Zero Fights Were So Disappointing
Even though there were already two fights between Scorpion and Sub-Zero in the first movie, I’m still hoping that they will fight each other again inMortal Kombat 2. Aside from them being two of the best characters in the franchise, this is also because their fights in the 2021 film were underwhelming.Both of the fights between Scorpion and Sub-Zero featured countless quick cuts and strange editing choicesthat reduced the intensity of the sequences.
Even though Cole Young is revealed to be a descendant of Scorpion, he is not a crucial part of the rivalry.
Furthermore, the climactic showdown wasn’t a true fight between Scorpion and Sub-Zero, as Cole Young was also involved. Because of this, their second encounter in the film was actually a two on one. Even though Cole Young is revealed to be a descendant of Scorpion, he is not a crucial part of the rivalry and should not be involved in their fights. Therefore,even though it was great to see Scorpion get revenge against Sub-Zero at the end of the 2021 movie, I would like them to have another one-on-one fight inMortal Kombat 2.
Sub-Zero May Not Actually Be Sub-Zero In Mortal Kombat 2
Sub-Zero May Return As Noob Saibot In Mortal Kombat 2
While many characters die in the 2021 film, it has been teased that several characters will be resurrected from the dead inMortal Kombat 2.Characters being brought back from the dead isn’t strange for theMortal Kombatfranchise, and it definitely won’t feel out of place in the upcoming sequel since the movie will include Quan Chi, a sorcerer who is capable of reviving people. Out of all the characters returning from the dead inMortal Kombat 2, Sub-Zero is the most notable.
However, when he is brought back, Sub-Zero will likely be referred to asNoob Saibot inMortal Kombat 2. This is what he is referred to as after his revival in the video games.Instead of wearing Sub-Zero’s iconic blue costume, Noob Saibot will likely wear a black and gray outfit in the sequel, just as he does in the games. Regardless, while Noob Saibot is technically a new character, him fighting Scorpion would still count as a rematch between Scorpion and Sub-Zero inMortal Kombat 2.
