Mortal Kombat II, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 reboot, has been released to scathing reviews. The film, directed by Simon McQuoid, follows the interdimensional death matches between Earthrealm and Outworld, with straightforward stakes but a convoluted screenplay.

The movie's enormous roster has been criticized for being treated like unlockable skins, with many characters feeling like skippable cutscenes. The film's over-reliance on exposition has also been panned, with many scenes feeling like loading-screen mythology.

Despite its faithfulness to the game's lore, the movie fails to deliver on its promise of epic interdimensional battles. The film's choreography has been criticized for being choppy and close-quarters, with only a few set pieces standing out.

The critical reception of the movie has been overwhelmingly negative, with many calling it a 'button-mashing dud'. The film's poor character development and convoluted screenplay have been cited as major drawbacks.

The movie's immediate outlook is uncertain, with its poor reception likely to impact its box office performance. The film's producers have not yet responded to the criticism, but it is likely that they will be re-evaluating their approach to the franchise.