On May 8, Mortal Kombat II will debut in theaters. A sequel to the 2021 reboot , the movie will feature on-screen introductions for Kitana, Johnny Cage, Jade, Baraka, Shao Kahn, and more. And if it's anything like its predecessor, we're in for an ultra-violent , campy treat. The first Mortal Kombat (2021) was a gleeful, fun romp because the filmmakers never treated the material like it was beneath them. Even though the underlying premise was outrageous, the characters were rarely in on the joke, and the actors played their roles straight. Also of crucial importance: the fight scenes were incredibly well done. The opening sequence, starring Sub-Zero and Scorpion, emphasized serious, choreographed action to counterbalance the over-the-top blood. The rest of the movie, and its success, followed suit. Mortal Kombat (2021) made $84 million at the box office in the middle of a global pandemic—this despite a simultaneous launch on HBO Max.…