Mortal Kombat II Star Max Huang Wants a Kung Lao and Liu Kang Shaolin Monks Spinoff Movie
Actor Max Huang, who portrays the undead Revenant warrior Kung Lao in Mortal Kombat II, is expressing interest in a spinoff movie centered on his character and Liu Kang (played by Ludi Lin). The article highlights the standout fight sequence between the two characters in the recently released film, which takes place in an adaptation of the iconic Portal stage from the video game series.
According to the excerpt, Huang and Lin deliver exceptional performances in the scene, executing martial arts choreography that effectively blends visual effects with stunt work. The sequence depicts the former allies as deadly enemies—Kung Lao fighting for Outworld as a revenant while Liu Kang opposes him with impressive fire-based powers. The critical reception of this particular fight suggests it is among the most technically impressive action sequences in the film.
Huang’s interest in a spinoff appears to stem from the strong on-screen chemistry and martial arts spectacle the fight sequence delivers. A Shaolin Monks-focused spinoff would likely explore the origin story and relationship between the two characters before their resurrection as enemies in Outworld.