Mortal Kombat 2 (2026) Director Claims He Had NO IDEA the Movie Broke This Record...

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Mortal Kombat 2 Movie (2026) director Simon McQuoid has officially responded to the sequel becoming the highest-rated Mortal Kombat movie on Rotten Tomatoes, but his surprising claim that he did not even realize the film had set a franchise record is already raising eyebrows across the community. In this video, we’re breaking down Simon McQuoid’s full response to Mortal Kombat 2’s critical and audience reception, why he says the reactions from packed theaters mattered more to him than reviews, social media, or statistics, and why some fans may see that mindset as concerning while the future of Mortal Kombat 3 remains uncertain. We’ll also discuss his comments on Jax’s brutal death, why Mehcad Brooks’ final scene reportedly left the cast and crew asking, “What have we done?”, how audiences reacted to Shao Kahn ripping off Jax’s bionic arms, and why that moment may have been the emotional centerpiece of the entire movie. Finally, we’ll talk about Mortal Kombat 2’s reported box office str