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Peacemaker comes to Mortal Kombat 1 Early Access February 28, Full Release March 6. Janet Cage joins the Kameo roster later in March.
A shattered hero must overcome battle-inflicted blindness and seemingly insurmountable odds to save his village and, ultimately all of Earthrealm in Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind, an all-new, feature-length film produced by Warner Bros. Animation in coordination with NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Games. The film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital on October 9, 2022 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray on October 11, 2022.
The action-packed Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $29.99 SRP; Canada $34.99 SRP), Blu-ray+Digital (USA $24.99 SRP), Blu-ray (Canada $29.99 SRP), and Digital ($19.99). The Blu-ray+Digital features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie.
Inspired by the worldwide video game sensation now celebrating its 30th anniversary, Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind finds vicious, power-mad Kano determined to take over Earthrealm, one soul at a time. Assisted by a trio of cold Black Dragon mercenaries, he embarks on a brutal assault from town to defenseless town. The choice is simple: Kneel or be annihilated. But when the cocky and talented but undisciplined Kenshi doesn’t take a knee, Kano and his clan destroy the young warrior, taking his eyesight and his confidence. Under the tutelage of reluctant, retired Kuai Liang, the only one powerful enough to challenge the malevolent Kano, Kenshi finds renewed hope and a clear path to redemption. But will it be enough to stop Kano from decimating all of Earthrealm?
Manny Jacinto (Top Gun: Maverick, The Good Place) and David Wenham (Elvis, 300, The Lord of the Rings franchise) lead a terrific voice cast as Kenshi Takahashi and Kano, respectively. Returning from previous installments of the film series are Patrick Seitz (Mortal Kombat X, Aggretsuko, Naruto: Shippuden) as Scorpion, Artt Butler (Her, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) as Shang Tsung, and Debra Wilson (World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, MADtv) as Graji. And new to the Mortal Kombat Legends films is Ron Yuan (Mortal Kombat 11, Mulan) as Kuai Liang, Imari Williams (Transformers: Rescue Bots) as Tremor, Yuri Lowenthal (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) as Kobra, Courtenay Taylor (Regular Show, OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes) as Kira, Keith Silverstein (Overwatch, Genshin Impact) as Kabal, Sumalee Montano (The Lost Symbol, Transformers Prime) as Kindra, and Lei Yin (Saint’s Row) as Peter & Sento.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind is produced and directed by Rick Morales (Mortal Kombat Legends franchise, Injustice) from a script by Jeremy Adams (Supernatural, Justice Society: World War II), who also penned the screenplays for the series’ first two films. All three films are based on the video game created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. Jim Krieg (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) is Producer. Sam Register and NetherRealm Studios’ Ed Boon are Executive Producers.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind Special Features
Digital, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray
Get ready for the biggest brawl of all! A plethora of new items hit comic shops this week from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd., and they’re all inspired by some of the toughest fighters in the business! The karate masters of Cobra Kai take on Scorpion from Mortal Kombat, while Marvel’s Thing takes on a team of killer kaiju! Also, Boba Fett was there!
Cobra Kai Deluxe Action Figures Series 1 Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys release! Sweep the leg! A follow-up to the classic film The Karate Kid, the hit Emmy Award-nominated Netflix TV series Cobra Kai is now a series of deluxe action figures from DST! Each 7-inch figure – Johnny Lawrence, Danny LaRusso and John Kreese – features over 16 points of articulation, plus interchangeable hands for a variety of martial arts moves. Packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Chris Dahlberg and Rocco Tartamella. (Item #AUG212419, SRP: $24.99)
Godzilla Vinimates Vinyl Figure 2-Packs
A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s the return of Godzilla! The popular Godzilla Vinimates 4-inch vinyl figures are back in a series of two-packs, pairing past with present, and pitting enemies against each other! Godzilla 1954 meets his future counterpart, Godzilla 1999! Godzilla 1962 faces off with Mechagodzilla! Burning Godzilla 1995 teams up with Rodan! Each 4 inch figure features an articulated neck, and comes packaged in a full-color window box built for two! Designed by Barry Bradfield! (Item #AUG212421/22/23, SRP: $19.99)
Marvel Premier Collection Thing Resin Statue
A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s clobberin’ time! The ever-loving blue-eyed Thing arrives in the Premier Collection as an all-new classically styled statue! The Fantastic Four’s rocky curmudgeon strikes a fighting pose in front of a poster announcing an upcoming wrestling match, and clocks in at about 9 inches tall. Featuring detailed sculpting and paint applications, this statue is limited to only 3,000 pieces and comes packaged in a full-color box with a certificate of authenticity. Co-design and hand sculpt by Clayburn Moore, co-design and concept illustration by Caesar! (Item #APR212360, SRP: $175.00)
Mortal Kombat Gallery Scorpion PVC Diorama
A Diamond Select Toys release! Get over here! From the hit Mortal Kombat video game franchise, wearing his outfit from Mortal Kombat 11, Scorpion launches his kunai at an opponent in this dynamic, deluxe Gallery Diorama. Cast in high-quality PVC, it features detailed sculpting and paint applications, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Nelson X. Asencio, sculpted by Salvador Gomes. (Item #SEP201918, SRP: $74.99)
Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Boba Fett Legends in 3D ½ Scale Bust
A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! The Star Wars universe’s favorite bounty hunter is now a Legend in 3D! Measuring approximately 10 inches tall, this half-scale bust of Boba Fett is based on his appearance in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Limited to only 1,000 pieces, it comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Joe Menna! (Item #MAY212117, SRP: $200.00)
Liu Kang, Shang Tsung, Kintaro, Stryker and Sub-Zero get the spotlight in four new images released from Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation in coordination with NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the feature-length animated film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack on August 31, 2021.
To celebrate the release of Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms, fans can login to Mortal Kombat Mobile from Aug. 31 through Sept. 6 to receive a FREE Daily Movie pack including random Silver character cards, equipment, 25 Souls and 25K koins. New special movie-themed packs featuring Gold and Diamond cards will also be available Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. Check it out here!
New Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms images put the spotlight on some characters who don’t get as much attention as the usual suspects – this time featuring Kung Lao, D’Vorah, Shinnok & Shang Tsung.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation in coordination with NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the feature-length animated film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack on August 31, 2021.
Whether they’re allies or foes, it’s the combinations of characters in any given moment that makes Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms so intriguing – as evidenced by the four new images released today. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation in coordination with NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the feature-length animated film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack on August 31, 2021.
Check out this new look at the film!
Can you believe Marvel Minimates have been around for 80 years? …What? Not 80 years? 80 series? 18 years? Still, that’s a lot of Minimates, and somehow DST is still finding new characters to make, as evinced by this all-new series, featuring four unmade spy characters and two Avengers superstars! You can find them at your local comic shop or your favorite online retailer this week, as well as the newest Mortal Kombat Gallery Diorama, of Raiden!
Marvel Comics Minimates Series 80 Espionage Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s the landmark 80th series of Marvel Minimates, and we’re celebrating with a packed wave of fan demands! Since 2003, the line has captured hundreds of Marvel characters, but there are still plenty to make, and this wave delivers! Frequent fan requests Deathlok, Mockingbird, Ghost and Constrictor are joined by Spider-Woman in her second outfit and Iron Man in his stealth armor – an updated throwback to one of the first Minimates ever released! Each 2-inch mini-figure features 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts and comes in a pack of two. Designed by Barry Bradfield! (Item #DEC202078, SRP: $9.99/2-pack)
Mortal Kombat Gallery Raiden PVC Diorama
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Kombat continues! The next entry in the knockout Mortal Kombat line of Gallery Dioramas is none other than Raiden himself, protector of Earth! Based on his appearance in the original 1992 video game, this approximately 10-inch diorama sees him drawing up electricity from the earth to launch a lightning attack! Made of high-quality PVC, it features detailed sculpting and paint applications, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Nelson Asencio, sculpted by Salvador Gomes. (Item #DEC202070, SRP: $49.99)
Wrath of Man struck down the previous week’s top films coming in first place. The movie opened with an estimated $8.1 million. The movie also grossed $17.6 million internationally for a debut week of $25.7 million.
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train dropped to second place bringing in an estimated $3.1 million. Domestically, the film has grossed $37.2 million. Internationally, the film added $1.4 million to its total over the week to bring that to $395.7 million. Worldwide, the film has grossed $432.9 million.
Mortal Kombat slipped to third place earning an estimated $2.4 million. Domestically, the film has earned $37.8 million. Internationally, it added about $1.9 million over the week to bring that total to $34.7 million. Worldwide, the film has earned $72.5 million.
Godzilla vs. Kong came in fourth place with an estimated $1.9 million. Domestically, the film has grossed just under $93 million. It added about $4.5 million over the week to its international total. There, it has grossed $329.6 million. Worldwide, the film has earned $422.6 million.
Raya and the Last Dragon rounded out the top five with an estimated $1.9 million. Domestically, the film has earned $43.8 million. Internationally, it added about $2.3 million over the week. That total is now $61.7 million. Worldwide, the film has earned $105.5 million.
In comic films…
The Scott Pilgrim vs. the World 10th Anniversary re-release earned about $170,000 to bring its total gross to $1.2 million over two weeks.
Initial numbers have 47 films earning $23,637,775 from 29,270 theaters. That’s a decrease from last weekend’s 38 films which earned $24,114,723 from 23,637 theaters. The average earning was $807.58 this past weekend, a decrease from the previous weekend’s $1,020.21.
The weekend box office had a bit of a battle for first place as Demon Slayer: Mugen Train moved into first place knocking off the last weekend’s champ Mortal Kombat.
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train moved from second to first place with an estimated $6.4 million. Domestically, the film has earned $34.1 million so far. Internationally, the film grossed an additional $6 million over the week. There it has earned $394.3 million. Worldwide, the film has grossed $428.4 million.
Mortal Kombat slipped to second place earning an estimated $6.2 million. The film has earned $34.1 million after two weeks. Internationally, the film earned about $5.2 million over the week. There, its total is now $32.8 million bringing its worldwide total to $66.9 million.
Godzilla vs. Kong battled it out in third place grossing an estimated $2.7 million. Domestically, the film has earned $90.3 million after five weeks. The movie added about $5.1 million to its international total over the week to bring that to $325.1 million. Worldwide, the film has earned $415.4 million.
Separation debuted in fourth place. The film earned an estimated $1.8 million. No international numbers have been reported.
Raya and the Last Dragon remained in fifth place earning an estimated $1.3 million. Domestically, the film has earned $41.6 million. Internationally, the film has earned $59.3 million. Worldwide, the film is just shy of $100.9 million.
Initial numbers have 38 films earning $24,114,723 from 23,637 theaters. That’s a massive decrease from last weekend’s 39 films which earned $57,030,222 from 24,882 theaters. The average earning was $1,020.21 this past weekend, a decrease from the previous weekend’s $2,121.50.
