Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterA “Mortal Kombat” sequel is in the works at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema.Jeremy Slater, best known for the Disney Plus Marvel series “Moon Knight,” has been tapped to write the screenplay.The first” Mortal Kombat,” a martial arts-inspired adaptation of the popular video game, opened in theaters and on HBO Max last year.
Despite mixed reviews, the R-rated movie had managed to generate solid ticket sales at a time when most people were largely steering clear of their local cinema.
It earned $42 million domestically and $83 million worldwide.In addition to creating “Moon Knight,” Slater is writing and directing “Thread” for Sony’s Screen Gems.
He’s also working on “Uprising,” an upcoming Netflix movie that will be directed by Travis Knight; and Stephen King’s “The Tommyknockers” adaptation for Universal.
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