Kung Lao discovers that Liu is now working for Shang Tsung and Outworld, and refuses to fight his friend... who has already defeated Johnny and Stryker.

After the death of Liu Kang's fiancée, the sorcerer Shang Tsung approaches the martial artist and offers him revenge on all the criminals of Earthrealm... if Liu will fight for Outworld in the Mortal Kombat tournament.

Sub Zero discovers too late that his childhood friend Hanzo holds him responsible for the death of his family and his village.

In Feudal Japan, Hanzo and Bi Han try to settle the age-old feud between their two clans, despite the efforts of Bi Han's resentful brother Kuai Lang.

Kitana must choose who she will serve when Mileena fights Johnny Cage to the death.

Kitana questions everything she knows after she discovers her true father. However, Shao Khan orders her and her sister to the tournament to compete for Outworld, and they encounter Johnny Cage.

In the first fight of the Mortal Kombat tournament, Kenshi battles his old foe Ermac to the death.

As Raiden informs the Earthrealm warriors what to expect, Kenshi remembers his battle for the Sword of Sento against the demon Ermac.

The tournament begins as Raiden summons his allies, and Shang Tsung arrives with his.

In a karaoke bar in Macau, two old friends renew their acquaintance... even though one doesn't want to.