List of Mortal Kombat media

Mortal Kombat is a video game franchise originally developed and produced by Midway Games. The video games are a series of fighting games and several action-adventure games which debuted in North American arcades on October 8, 1992 with the release of Mortal Kombat, created by Ed Boon and John Tobias.^[1] Mortal Kombat titles have been released on numerous different video game consoles, handheld game consoles, and personal computer platforms and is considered one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time with over 26 million games sold.^[2] The games have appeared on every major video game console produced since its debut including every console created by Sony and Microsoft, every console produced by Sega since the Sega Genesis (as well as the Master System in Europe and South America), and every console produced by Nintendo since the Super NES.

Since their release many of the video games have been re-released on multiple platforms or included as part of compilation packages. The characters have also made cameo appearances in several other games. The video game series includes 18 differently named games, eight of which are original fighting games, three of which action-adventure games, and seven others which are re-releases, upgrades and ports. Along with the video game series two feature films, an animated and live-action television series, two books, and several comic books have been produced for the franchise. The first feature film was considered a major success and grossed roughly $70 million in the United States, and an estimated $122 million worldwide.^[3]

Video games

Mortal Kombat Original release dates: ^NA- October 8, 1992[1]	1992 — Arcade game[1] 1993 — Game Boy,[4] Game Gear,[5] Genesis,[6] Master System,[7] Super NES[8] 1994 — Amiga,[9] Personal Computer,[10] Sega CD[11] 2004 — Mobile phone,[12] PlayStation 2,[13] Xbox[13] 2006 — Personal computer[14]
	Notes: The game was not specifically released on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox but rather it was released as part of the Limited Edition version of Mortal Kombat: Deception. The game was also released in 2006 as part of the Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition compilation.[14]

Mortal Kombat II Original release dates: ^NA - 1993[15]

1993 — Arcade game[15] 1994 — Amiga,[16] Game Boy,[17] Personal Computer,[18] 32X,[19] Game Gear,[20] Genesis,[21] Master System,[22] Super NES[23] 1996 — PlayStation,[24] Sega Saturn[25] 2004 — Nintendo GameCube,[26] PlayStation 2,[26] Xbox[26] 2005 — PlayStation 2,[27] PlayStation Portable,[28] Xbox[27] 2006 — Personal computer[14] 2007 — PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network)[29]

Notes: The game was not specifically released on the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox in 2004 but instead was included in the Midway Arcade Treasures 2 compilation and was later released again as part of the Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play for the PlayStation Portable and the Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition for PCs.[14][26][28] The game was not specifically released on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in 2005 but instead was playable in Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks either by a cheat code or by doing certain hidden missions.[27]

Mortal Kombat 3 Original release dates: ^NA - 1995[30]	1995 — Arcade game,[30] Game Boy,[31] PlayStation,[32] Genesis,[33] Super NES[34] 1996 — Personal computer,[35] Game Gear,[36] Master System[37] 2004 — Nintendo GameCube,[26] PlayStation 2,[26] Xbox[26] 2005 — PlayStation Portable[28] 2006 — Personal computer[14]
	Notes: The game was not specifically released on the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation, and Xbox in 2004 but instead was included in the Midway Arcade Treasures 2 compilation and was later released again as part of the Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play for the PlayStation Portable and the Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition for PCs.[14][26][28]

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Original release dates: ^NA - 1995[38]	1995 — Arcade game[38] 1996 — Super NES,[39] Genesis,[40] Sega Saturn[41] 2006 — Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade)[42]
	Notes: Mortal Kombat Advance, a port for the Game Boy Advance, was released in 2001. Ultimate Mortal Kombat, a port for the Nintendo DS, with some additional features was released in 2007.[43]

Mortal Kombat Trilogy Original release dates: ^NA - 1996[44]	1996 — Nintendo 64,[44] PlayStation[45] 1997 — Personal computer,[46] Sega Saturn[47] 1998 — Game.com[48]

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero Original release dates:[49] ^NA - October 1, 1997 ^EU - December 1997	1997 — Nintendo 64,[50] PlayStation[49]
	Notes: An action-adventure game and the first non-fighting Mortal Kombat game.

Mortal Kombat 4 Original release dates: ^NA - 1997[51]	1997 — Arcade game[51] 1998 — Nintendo 64,[52] Personal Computer,[53] PlayStation[54] 1999 — Game Boy Color[55]
	Notes: Last released Mortal Kombat arcade game

Mortal Kombat Gold Original release dates:[56] ^NA - August 31, 1999	1999 — Dreamcast[56]
	Notes: Upgraded version of Mortal Kombat 4.[57]

Mortal Kombat: Special Forces Original release dates:[58] ^NA - July 30, 2000 ^EU - September 29, 2000	2000 — PlayStation[58]
	Notes: An action-adventure game.

Mortal Kombat Advance Original release dates:[59] ^NA - December 12, 2001 ^EU - March 1, 2002	2001 — Game Boy Advance[59]
	Notes: Mortal Kombat Advance is the Game Boy Advance version of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance Original release dates:[60] ^NA - November 20, 2002 ^EU - February 14, 2003	2002 — Game Boy Advance,[61] Nintendo GameCube,[60] PlayStation 2,[62] Xbox[63]
	Notes: A second Game Boy Advance port titled Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition was released starting on August 25, 2003.

Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition Original release dates:[64] ^EU - August 25, 2003 ^NA - August 27, 2003	2003 — Game Boy Advance[64]
	Notes: Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition is the second GBA version of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance.

Mortal Kombat: Deception Original release dates:[65] ^NA - October 4, 2004 ^EU - November 19, 2004	2004 — PlayStation 2,[66] Xbox[65]
	Notes: Renamed as Mortal Kombat: Mystification in France due to translation issues.[67] The game was released with two limited editions, one for each system. The PlayStation 2 version was released with a "Premium Edition" and the Xbox version was released with a "Kollector's Edition". Each limited edition contained the original Mortal Kombat game among other limited items.[68]

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks Original release dates:[69] ^NA - September 16, 2005 ^EU - September 30, 2005	2005 — PlayStation 2,[70] Xbox[69]
	Notes: An arcade port of Mortal Kombat II can be unlocked in the game via completing hidden missions or by a cheat code.[27]

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon Original release dates:[71] ^NA - October 9, 2006 ^AUS - October 26, 2006 ^EU - October 27, 2006	2006 — PlayStation 2,[71] Xbox[72] 2007 — Wii[73]
	Notes: The PlayStation 2 version of the game had a limited "Premium Edition" with four unique box fronts, a playable version of the original Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and several other extras.[74]

Mortal Kombat: Unchained Original release dates:[75] ^NA - November 15, 2006 ^EU - November 24, 2006 ^AUS - November 9, 2006	2006 — PlayStation Portable[75]
	Notes: Mortal Kombat: Unchained is the PSP version of Mortal Kombat: Deception.

Ultimate Mortal Kombat Original release dates:[43] ^NA - November 12, 2007 ^EU - December 7, 2007 ^AUS - December 13, 2007	2007 — Nintendo DS[43]
	Notes: Ultimate Mortal Kombat is a re-release of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 on the Nintendo DS with additional features.[43]

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Original release dates:[76] ^NA - November 10, 2008 ^EU - November 21, 2008 ^AUS - November 21, 2008	2008 — PlayStation 3,[77] Xbox 360[77]
	Notes: A crossover game with Mortal Kombat characters and DC Comics characters.[77]

Mortal Kombat Original release dates:[78] ^NA - April 19, 2011	2011 — PlayStation 3,[79] Xbox 360[79] 2013 — Personal Computer
	Notes: First game in the Mortal Kombat series to not be developed and produced by Midway Games. Developed by NetherRealm Studios, formerly known as Midway Studios - Chicago.

Mortal Kombat X Original release dates:[80] ^NA - April 14, 2015	2015 — Personal computer, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android[80]
	Notes: Developed by NetherRealm Studios.

Compilations and collections

Mortal Kombat & Mortal Kombat II Original release dates: September 10, 1998[81]	1998 — Game Boy,[82] Personal computer[81]
	Notes: A compilation of Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II.

Mortal Kombat Kollection Original release dates: September 30, 2008[2]	2008 — PlayStation 2[2]
	Notes: A compilation of Mortal Kombat: Deception, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, and Mortal Kombat: Armageddon.[2]

Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition Original release dates: August 31, 2011	2011 — PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
	Notes: The 2011 Mortal Kombat game, includes all DLC and unlockables.[2]

TV and films

Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins 1995 — Animated film

Notes: Animated film released by Threshold Entertainment as a tie-in to the Mortal Kombat feature film

Mortal Kombat 1995 — Film

Notes: Feature film based on the video game series. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm 1996 — Animated series

Notes: Also known as Mortal Kombat: The Animated Series. Animated TV series based on the video game series. 13 total episodes shown from September to December 1996. Produced by Threshold Entertainment.

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation 1997 — Film

Notes: Second feature film based on the video game series. Directed by John R. Leonetti.

Mortal Kombat: Konquest 1998 — Live action TV series

Notes: Live action TV series based on the video game series. 22 total episodes aired between 1998 and 1999. Produced by Threshold Entertainment in association with New Line Television. Syndicated by Warner Bros. Television Distribution and later picked up by TNT.

Mortal Kombat: Rebirth 2010 — Live action short film

Notes: Live action short film created as a pitch to Warner Bros. for a reimagined Mortal Kombat film. Directed by Kevin Tancharoen.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy 2011 — Live action web series

Notes: Live action web series created after the Mortal Kombat: Rebirth pitch to Warner Bros. Directed by Kevin Tancharoen.

Printed media

Books

Title		Release date	Author	Publisher	Pages	ISBN
Mortal Kombat		1995	Kevin Droney, Martin Delrio	Tor Books	216	ISBN 0-8125-4452-8
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation		1998	Jerome Preisler	Torkids	95	ISBN 0-7806-2205-7

Comics

Issues	Title		Release date	Publisher
1	Mortal Kombat Collector's Edition		1992	Midway
1	Mortal Kombat II Collector's Edition		1993	Midway
6	Mortal Kombat: Blood & Thunder		1994	Malibu Comics
Notes: A Slow Boat to China Test Your Might The Art of War Kombat Zones' Tao Mortal Mayhem
3	Mortal Kombat: Goro, Prince of Pain		1994	Malibu Comics
Notes: Stranger in a Strange Land Down and Out in Outworld Armed and Dangerous
1	Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition		1994	Malibu Comics
Notes: With Friends Like These...
6	Mortal Kombat: Battlewave		1995	Malibu Comics
Notes: Where The Wild Things Are! A Fighting Chance No Guts, No Glory Days Of Thunder, Nights Of Pain The Killing Fields and The Gift Death Moves and Every Dog Has Its Day
2	Mortal Kombat: U.S. Special Forces		1995	Malibu Comics
Notes: Secret Treasures & Kano in 'Break Out' Secret Treasures Part 2
3	Mortal Kombat: Rayden and Kano		1995	Malibu Comics
Notes: Eye of the Storm The Evil That Men Do When Part the Heavens...
1	Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition II		1995	Malibu Comics
Notes: A Cold Day in Hell
1	Mortal Kombat: Baraka		1995	Malibu Comics
Notes: Babality
1	Mortal Kombat: Kung Lao		1995	Malibu Comics
Notes: Rising Son
1	Mortal Kombat: Kitana and Mileena		1995	Malibu Comics
Notes: Sister Act
1	Mortal Kombat 4 Limited Edition		1997	Midway

Music

Title		Release date	Length	Label
Mortal Kombat II: Music from the Arcade Game Soundtrack		1993	38:44	Midway
Mortal Kombat: The Album		May 31, 1994	38:27	Virgin Records
Mortal Kombat: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack		August 15, 1995	68:28	TVT Records
Mortal Kombat: Original Motion Picture Score		October 11, 1995	42:01	Rykodisc
Mortal Kombat: More Kombat		November 5, 1996	67:10	TVT Records
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation Original Motion Picture Soundtrack		October 28, 1997	79:11	TVT Records
Mortal Kombat Musik: MK3 & MK4 Arcade Video Game Soundtrack		1997	66:52	Midway
Mortal Kombat: Songs Inspired By The Warriors		April 5, 2011	55:25	Watertower Music

Other media

Mortal Kombat Kard Game 1995 — Collectable card game

Notes: Collectible card game released by BradyGames

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