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Mortal Kombat III in development following sequel's box office success

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The film "Mortal Kombat II" has achieved a strong opening weekend at the box office, earning $61.5 million globally. This success has prompted New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. to greenlight a third installment, with screenwriter Jeremy Slater already attached to write "Mortal Kombat III." The development of the sequel is further supported by the relatively modest production budget of "Mortal Kombat II," which was $80 million. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Tim Lammers, Contributor ·

    ‘Mortal Kombat III’: Here’s Good News For Fans Hoping For Sequel

    “Mortal Kombat II” had a strong opening in theaters worldwide over the weekend, which naturally begs the question of whether there will be a “Mortal Kombat III.”

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