Andrew Schulz Explains His Viral Mortal Kombat Movie Callout at the Game Awards
At the 2025 Game Awards, actor, comedian, and podcast host Andrew Schulz delivered a viral comedic bit while promoting the Street Fighter film, in which he plays Dan Hibiki. During his segment, Schulz called out the cast of Mortal Kombat 2, suggesting they had flown from around the world to attend the ceremony and praising their commitment to gaming fans.
The moment quickly pivoted into a punchline when Schulz revealed the Mortal Kombat 2 cast had not actually shown up. “Just kidding,” he explained. “They didn’t come. They don’t care about you, they only care about money, okay?” He immediately turned the joke on his own film with a self-aware twist: “We care about money and you! Street Fighter forever!”
The bit capitalized on the unexpected absence of the Mortal Kombat 2 cast to create an improvisational comedy moment that humorously contrasted the two gaming franchises’ apparent commitment to their audiences. The callout became a standout moment from the awards ceremony and generated significant viral attention across social media, showcasing the unpredictable entertainment value of award show segments.