Mortal Kombat: Rebirth Timeline ( Real )

video_game_release
October 8, 1992

Release of Mortal Kombat Video Game

The original Mortal Kombat video game was released, laying the foundation for future adaptations.

film_production
2009

Filming of Mortal Kombat: Rebirth

Filming of the short film Mortal Kombat: Rebirth, directed by Kevin Tancharoen, took place as a fan film/proof of concept.

film_release
July 22, 2010

Release of Mortal Kombat: Rebirth

The fan-made short film Mortal Kombat: Rebirth was released on the internet, gaining wide attention and influencing the development of the Mortal Kombat reboot film.

Mortal Kombat: Rebirth Timeline ( Fictional )

origin_event
Year 0, Nightfall

Scorpion's Family Killed

Hanzo Hasashi's family is murdered, and he is killed by a hitman, leading to his resurrection as Scorpion seeking revenge.

quest
Year 0, Weeks After Funeral

Scorpion Hunts Down Hanzo's Killer

Scorpion begins his quest to find and kill the man responsible for his and his family's deaths.

interrogation
Year 0, Days Before Tournament

Johnny Cage Interrogation

Johnny Cage is captured and interrogated by a mysterious police officer due to his involvement with the Mortal Kombat tournament.

gathering
Year 0, Same Night as Interrogation

Meeting of Mortal Kombat Fighters

Several fighters, including Scorpion, are rounded up and questioned about Mortal Kombat and their involvement.

confrontation
Year 0, Night of Interrogation

Scorpion Confronts Kano

Scorpion confronts Kano, a member of the Black Dragon clan and a key figure in the criminal underworld, to extract information.