‘Mortal Kombat III’ Status Remains Uncertain According to Director Simon McQuoid

Video game adaptations have had a tumultuous history at the box office, but the ‘Mortal Kombat‘ franchise has defied the odds under the direction of Simon McQuoid. What started as a modest pandemic-era release has evolved into one of the more dependable franchises in the genre, gaining real momentum with each new installment.

This success led many fans to believe that a third film was inevitable, especially after ‘Mortal Kombat II’ received positive reviews and became the highest-grossing entry in the live-action series to date. Screenwriter Jeremy Slater even confirmed he had begun working on a follow-up script during New York Comic Con, raising hopes that an official greenlight was imminent.

However, McQuoid has now provided a more cautious update regarding the current status, indicating that ‘Mortal Kombat III’ is still very much in limbo, and he is uncertain if he will direct it if it moves forward.

In an interview with TheWrap, McQuoid offered a notably noncommittal response when asked about the status of a third film. “I think it’s still going through its life cycle,” McQuoid explained. “So I don’t know yet. I’m not sure.”

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