How To Watch 'Mortal Kombat' On HBO Max - Business Insider

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"Mortal Kombat," a new film adaptation of the hit video game franchise, premiered on HBO Max and in theaters on April 23. Unlike the "Mortal Kombat" movies released in the late '90s, this live-action reboot is rated R and features the gruesome "fatalities" that made the original game a cultural phenomenon.

In addition to an uncut trailer, Warner Bros. released the first seven minutes of the film to let fans know just how deadly the movie's fights will be. The free preview includes a sequence with Scorpion and Sub-Zero, two of the franchise's most iconic characters.

First released in arcades in 1992, "Mortal Kombat" depicts a martial arts tournament with supernatural fighters capable of tearing each other limb from limb. Despite public outcry against the game's graphic depictions of violence, the latest entry, "Mortal Kombat 11," was one of the bestselling games of 2019.

Through the years, "Mortal Kombat" has been adapted into comic books, cartoons, and films for fans of all ages.

How to watch 'Mortal Kombat' on HBO Max

"Mortal Kombat" is the latest Warner Bros. film to launch on HBO Max the same day it's released in theaters. The film debuted on April 23 and will remain available to stream until May 24 for all HBO Max subscribers.

HBO Max costs $15 a month and includes ad-free access to thousands of other movies and shows. An ad-supported plan will launch in June for $10 a month but it will not include same-day theater premieres. You can find more information about the service in our full HBO Max review and our HBO Max guide.

HBO Max doesn't usually offer a free trial, but there may be a workaround if you've never created an HBO account before. Hulu subscribers can get a seven-day trial for HBO Max if they sign up for the service through their Hulu account. Keep in mind that if you've used the same email address for HBO streaming in the past, this won't work.

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HBO Max is available through web browsers and most media devices, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple devices, Android, PlayStation, Xbox, and Samsung smart TVs. "Mortal Kombat" will stream in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Dolby Atmos on supported devices.

What other new movies are coming to HBO Max?

In addition to "Mortal Kombat," HBO Max subscribers can stream the Angelina Jolie thriller "Those Who Wish Me Dead" through June 14 and "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" starting June 4. More than 10 more movies are scheduled to debut on HBO Max before the end of the year, including "Dune" and "The Suicide Squad."

Warner Bros. adopted this release strategy during 2020 to reach more viewers during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the studio has already announced an exclusive partnership with Regal to bring new movies to Regal theaters first in 2022.

Check price at HBO Max Kevin Webb Former Video Game Reporter Kevin Webb was a former gaming reporter at Business Insider. He graduated from Morehouse College in 2013 and worked as an Assistant Editor with Darien Times and as a member of the Shoryuken content team before joining BI in 2018.Kevin has been a competitive Street Fighter player since 2007 and will still take on all challengers. Read more Read less