You can get the first Mortal Kombat movie for free, but you’ll have to use Bing
To promote Mortal Kombat 2’s theatrical release, Warner Bros. and Microsoft have partnered to give away the 2021 Mortal Kombat film for free. The catch: users must commit to using Bing search for seven consecutive days. The promotion operates through Microsoft Rewards, where participants complete a digital “punch card” of franchise-related tasks to claim their free digital copy of the film. Required tasks include watching the Mortal Kombat 2 theatrical trailer, downloading Mortal Kombat-themed Bing wallpapers, visiting the Xbox Store page for Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition, and checking movie showtimes for the sequel on Fandango.
The agreement represents a mutually beneficial cross-promotional strategy: Microsoft gains increased Bing usage and engagement with its Rewards loyalty program, while Warner Bros. leverages the partnership to build excitement and buzz for the franchise ahead of Mortal Kombat 2’s theatrical debut. This type of platform-studio partnership demonstrates how major entertainment companies are using search engine incentives and digital distribution channels to drive traffic and interest in blockbuster entertainment releases.