The film Mortal Kombat centers around a mystical martial arts tournament that happens every generation. The tournament decides the fate of Earth. Earthrealm’s championsโLiu Kang, Johnny Cage, and Sonya Bladeโare invited by the evil sorcerer Shang Tsung. They must compete against his fighters on a remote island. If Earthrealm loses, it will be invaded and destroyed.
As the tournament progresses, the Earthrealm champions face personal struggles. Liu Kang wants revenge for his brotherโs death at the hands of Shang Tsung. Johnny Cage tries to prove his skills beyond his fame as a movie star. Sonya Blade seeks to capture the criminal Kano, who killed her partner. The fighters realize they must unite to stop Shang Tsung and his forces.
In the final battle, Liu Kang fights Shang Tsung to decide the fate of Earth. After a fierce duel, Liu Kang defeats the sorcerer. This victory saves Earth from invasion. The film ends with Liu Kangโs triumph, but hints at future battles. The war between realms is not over.