This $84M Video Game Movie Is Suddenly Dominating HBO Max Again

The 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot has climbed to No. 7 on the U.S. HBO Max charts, per FlixPatrol.

Viewers appear to be revisiting the film ahead of Mortal Kombat II, which heads to theaters on May 8.

The first movie grossed $84 million worldwide and was praised for its game-faithful action and characters like Cole Young, Sub-Zero, and Scorpion.

The sequel is expected to focus on the actual tournament and introduce Johnny Cage, helping build momentum for the franchise.