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The Mortal Kombat Kollection comes to 4K in June

Mortal Kombat Kollection game cover featuring a dragon logo and HDR features.
Cover art for Mortal Kombat Kollection featuring the iconic dragon emblem against a red and black background.
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The “kollection” includes the movies “Mortal Kombat” (1995) and “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation” (1997), each debuting on 4K UHD Blu-ray. Paul W.S. Anderson directed Mortal Kombat, which starred Christopher Lambert, Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Trevor Goddard, and Talisa Soto. Mortal Kombat: Annihilation was directed by John R. Leonetti. The second film starred Robin Shou, Talisa Soto, James Remar, Sandra Hess, Lynn ‘Red’ Williams, Brian Thompson, Irina Pantaeva, and Chris Conrad.

Each movie has received a new 4K restoration by Arrow Films from the original camera negatives. The director of each film approved the presentations. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio [for each film] with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The 2-disc set will feature each movie on its own individual 4K disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video [US] and at the MVD Shop. The physical extras included with the set(s) are shown and listed below.

A collection of 'Mortal Kombat' films including 'Mortal Kombat: Kollection' and 'Mortal Kombat: Annihilation', displayed with DVD cases, disks, and artwork.

Physical extras:

  • Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet featuring new writing on the films by Simon Ward and John Torrani
  • Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
  • Two double-sided foldout posters featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Mortal Kombat (1995):

  • Brand new audio commentary with director Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Brand new audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
  • Cage Match, a newly filmed interview with actor Linden Ashby
  • Leveling Up, a newly filmed interview with cinematographer John R. Leonetti
  • Quarters to Millions, a newly filmed interview with producer Lawrence Kasanoff
  • The Heavyweight, a newly filmed interview with designer and suit performer Tom Woodruff
  • Mortal Kombat: A Journey Behind the Scenes featurette
  • On-set interview bites with the cast and director and B-roll footage
  • Theatrical trailers
  • Image gallery

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Mortal Kombat: Annihilation:

  • Brand new audio commentary with director John R. Leonetti moderated by filmmaker Gillian Wallace Horvat
  • Brand new audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
  • The Queen of the Night, a newly filmed interview with actor Musetta Vander
  • Techno, Taiko, Orcho, a newly filmed interview with composer George S. Clinton
  • The Man of a Thousand Deaths, a newly filmed interview with stunt performer J.J. Perry, who played Cyrax, Scorpion and Noob Saibot
  • On-set interview bites with the cast and director and B-roll footage
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery

The 1996 film The Phantom is coming to 4K in April

DVD cover of 'The Phantom' featuring a masked character in a pink background, fist protruding and the text 'SLAM EVIL!'
Blu-ray cover of 'The Phantom' featuring a superhero in a purple costume, emphasizing the phrase 'SLAM EVIL!'

Simon Wincer directed the movie, which starred Billy Zane. The movie’s supporting cast included Kristy SwansonTreat WilliamsCatherine Zeta-Jones, and James Remar.

It has received a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative (approved by director Simon Wincer). The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) with DTS-HD Master Audio lossless 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound options, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

You can’t find the 4K UHD Blu-ray or the Special Edition Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon yet, but stay tuned for an update on that. In the meantime, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus material set to be included with the release(s) is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Simon Wincer, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Simon Wincer, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
  • NEW Kismet in the Jungle: New Interview with Star Billy Zane (27:06)
  • NEW Slam Evil – Scoring The Phantom: New Interview with Composer David Newman (14:48)
  • Theatrical Trailer