Producer Todd Garner Rages at Critics as ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Faces Mixed Early Reviews

Mortal Kombat 2 has received mostly positive reactions from critics and is already being called one of the better video game adaptations. The film has also performed better than many expected, especially compared to the 2021 reboot.

Even with the strong response, producer Todd Garner has reacted strongly to some of the negative reviews. He posted on X, criticizing certain critics for not understanding the source material.

He wrote, “Some of these reviews are cracking me up. It’s clear they have never played the game and have no idea what the fans want or ANY of the rules/canon of Mortal Kombat. One reviewer was mad that a guy ‘had a laser eye!’ Why the fuck do we still allow people that don’t have any love for the genre review these movies! Baffling.”

Garner also responded directly to fans online, making it clear that the movie was made with the fanbase in mind rather than critics. In another reply he said, “It’s called Mortal Kombat 2 for a reason…” Some fans pushed back, pointing out that the movie has received far more positive reviews than negative ones overall.

According to review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Mortal Kombat 2 currently holds a 68% rating based on more than 100 reviews. This puts it ahead of the 2021 Mortal Kombat film and makes it the highest-rated entry in the franchise.

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