Set in Earthrealm, seven warriors enter a tournament hosted by the sorcerer Shang Tsung. The stakes are absolute: if Earthrealm loses its 10th consecutive tournament to Outworld, it will be absorbed.
Liu Kang defeats Shao Kahn, but the tournament was a diversion for Kahn’s ultimate plan to resurrect his queen on Earth. mortal-kombat-1-2-3
Angered by Shang Tsung’s failure, Emperor Shao Kahn lures the Earth warriors to Outworld for a "winner-take-all" tournament. Set in Earthrealm, seven warriors enter a tournament
Liu Kang defeats Shang Tsung and the four-armed champion Goro, saving Earthrealm. Set in Earthrealm