This is Snow Blind: The Mortal Kombat movie set in the post-apocalypse and an elderly Sub-Zero

The Mortal Kombat franchise has captivated the attention of basically the entire world for decades ever since its inception thanks to its iconic characters, awesome fighting games, and of course, so much gore that it actively changed the video game and entertainment industry. With Mortal Kombat 1, a soft reboot of the franchise that somehow also continues the story of MK11, well on its way for release on September 19, 2023, now’s as good a time as any to look back at the latest animated film in the series, Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind.

Snow Blind: Kombat in the post-apocalypse

Embracing the power and freedom of animation, Warner Bros. and Netherrealm Studios embarked on a quest to tell a different kind of story for Mortal Kombat. Centered around an elderly Kuai Liang (better known as Sub-Zero) and a new version of Kenshi, the telekinetic blind swordsman, Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind is actually the third film in a series of animated movies that previously retold the stories fans already know from the games.

This time, however, it’s an entirely different beast altogether. A quick look at the official synopsis is enough to understand how:

“Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind finds vicious, power-mad Kano determined to take over Earthrealm, one soul at a time. Assisted by a trio of cold Black Dragon mercenaries, he embarks on a brutal assault from town to defenseless town. The choice is simple: kneel or be annihilated. But when the cocky and talented but undisciplined Kenshi doesn’t take a knee, Kano and his clan destroy the young warrior, taking his eyesight and his confidence. Under the tutelage of reluctant, retired Kuai Liang, the only one powerful enough to challenge the malevolent Kano, Kenshi finds renewed hope and a clear path to redemption. But will it be enough to stop Kano from decimating all of Earthrealm? "

A different kind of Mortal Kombat

Almost inspired by the tribal nature of movies like Mad Max, Snow Blind is more focused on telling a story surrounding some of the often ignored players in the saga. While you have some legacy characters like Sub-Zero, Kano, and Shang Tsung, it’s Kenshi who’s at the center of the plot. This is more of a personal story that, quite frankly, helps push the series into new ground that it hasn’t really tread on before.

You can currently watch Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind on Blu-Ray, but it’s also available for renting on AppleTV and Amazon Prime Video.