History RetCanon / MortalKombatTheMovie

* ''MK 11'' also redesigned and modeled Shang Tsung to more closely resemble Creator/CaryHiroyukiTagawa's portrayal of the character from the movie, and even [[RoleReprise brought back Tagawa himself to provide Shang's voice]].

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* There's also the love interest angle of Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade. While there were next-to-no mentions of this in the original timeline, in ''9'', Johnny has an instant crush on her, they become the sole survivors of the Shao Kahn and Shinnok invasions, and by the time of ''X'', they marry, become parents to daughter Cassie Cage, and get divorced.

** His intros also feature several references to the movie such as him tricking Johnny into entering the tournament by impersonating his mentor (also confirming the theory that he killed Johnny's sensei to impersonate him) and his VillainousCrush on Sonya.

** ''MK 11'' would also receive [[DownloadableContent DLC]] costumes for Sonya Blade, Raiden, and Johnny Cage, which would change into their appearances in the movie, with the likenesses (and voices!) of Bridgette Wilson, Christopher Lambert, and Linden Ashby respectively.

* One of the areas in the Krypt (which takes place at Shang Tsung's island) is the dining room where Goro and Kano had their "underworld boss" conversation. Another section of the Krypt features a statue of Reptile's true form from the film.

* The rivalry between Johnny and Goro (which mostly involve a variation of the "$500 sunglasses" scene and lines). Particularly in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks'', where one of the finishers that can be performed on Goro involve Johnny appearing out of nowhere and killing him, and ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'', where Johnny gets to comment on how Goro still has a [[GroinAttack vulnerable spot]] and that the big fellow owes him a pair of $500 sunglasses. Furthermore, one of Johnny's sunglasses designs in ''11'' is called "$500 sunglasses."

* The love interest angle of Kitana and Liu Kang. This was a major point in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks'' and was subtly alluded by in Liu Kang's ending in ''4'' where [[spoiler:she offers him the chance to rule by her side in Edenia and presumably other rewards, he politely declines [[JustForPun in lieu]] of continuing to be Earthrealm's champion]], and Mileena's ending in ''Armageddon'' [[spoiler:where Kitana's soul trapped in Mileena's body tells Liu Kang that she will remember his love for her]], and was all but confirmed in the rebooted trilogy. In fact, in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'', [[spoiler:they (while brainwashed) rule the Netherrealm together]], and multiple points of the story of ''VideoGame/MortalKombat11'' touch upon their relationship, [[spoiler:up to and including Liu Kang, now with godlike powers, choosing Kitana to aid him in his role as the new Timekeeper in the GoldenEnding]].

* ''MK 11'' also redesigned Shang Tsung to more closely resemble Creator/CaryHiroyukiTagawa's portrayal of the character from the movie, and even [[RoleReprise brought back Tagawa himself to provide Shang's voice]].
** His intros also feature several references to the movie such as him tricking Johnny into entering by impersonating his mentor and his VillainousCrush on Sonya.

''Film/MortalKombatTheMovie'' has proven to be not only a highly successful film based on a videogame, but also has proven to be highly influential in [[Franchise/MortalKombat the franchise itself]], with plenty of its elements [[RetCanon being carried over to the games themselves]].

* ''MK 11'' also redesigned Shang-Tsung to more closely resemble Creator/CaryHiroyukiTagawa's portrayal of the character from the movie, and even [[RoleReprise brought back Tagawa to provide his voice]].

* Sonya's execution of Kano, trapping his head between her legs, made it as a part of her moveset in different variations (a fatality in ''MK vs. DC'', the beginner of her X-Ray in ''9'').

* The love interest angle of Kitana and Liu Kang. This was a major point in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks'' and was subtly alluded by in Liu Kang's ending in ''4'' where [[spoiler:she offers him the chance to rule by her side in Edenia and presumably other rewards, he politely declines [[JustForPun in lieu]] of continuing to be Earthrealm's champion]], and Mileena's ending in ''Armageddon'' [[spoiler:where Kitana's soul trapped in Mileena's body tells Liu Kang that she will remember his love for her]], and was all but confirmed in both ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' and ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX''. In fact, in the latter game, [[spoiler:they (while brainwashed) rule the Netherrealm together]].

* ''MK 11'' also redesigned Shang-Tsung to more closely resemble Creator/CaryHiroyukiTagawa's portrayal of the character from the movie, and even [[RoleReprisal brought back Tagawa to provide his voice]].

* The rivalry between Johnny and Goro (which mostly involve a variation of the "$500 sunglasses" scene and lines). Particularly in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks'', where one of the finishers that can be performed on Goro involve Johnny appearing out of nowhere and killing him, and ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'', where Johnny gets to comment on how Goro still has a [[GroinAttack vulnerable spot]] and that the big fellow owes him a pair of $500 sunglasses. Furthermore, one of Johnny's sunglasses designs in ''11'' is called "$500 sunglasses".

* One of the areas in the Krypt (which takes place at Shang Tsung's island) is the dinning room where Goro and Kano had their "underworld boss" conversation. Another section of the Krypt features a statue of Reptile's true form from the film.

* One of the areas in the Krypt (which takes place at Shang Tsung's island) is the dinning room where Goro and Kano had their "underworld boss" conversation.

* The rivalry between Johnny and Goro (which mostly involve a variation of the "$500 sunglasses" scene and lines). Particularly in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks'', where one of the finishers that can be performed on Goro involve Johnny appearing out of nowhere and killing him, and ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'', where Johnny gets to comment on how Goro still has a [[GroinAttack vulnerable spot]] and that the big fellow owes him a pair of $500 sunglasses.

* Scorpion having the ability to teleport an adversary to the Netherrealm. This appeared first as one of his fatalities in ''VideoGame/MortalKombat3'', then in his ending in ''VideoGame/MortalKombat4'' and was the climax of his feud with Sub-Zero in ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9''.

''Film/MortalKombatTheMovie'' has proven to be not only a highly successful film based on a videogame, but also has proven to be highly influential in [[Franchise/MortalKombat the franchise itself]], with these elements [[RetCanon being carried over to the games themselves]].

* Kano was originally an American of Japanese descent, but Creator/TrevorGoddard's interpretation of him was so well received that since them he's modelled after the actor and was retconned as being Australian in the games following this movie. Ironically, Goddard was actually a Londoner who spent his entire life acting as an Australian in order to fill a gap in the Hollywood market. Sadly, Goddard passed away from a bad drug overdose in 2003 and Kano was officially made Australian from then on, [[InMemoriam in his honor]].

* The love interest angle of Kitana and Liu Kang. This was a major point in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks'' and was subtly alluded by in Liu Kang's ending in ''4'' and Mileena's ending in ''Armageddon'', and was all but confirmed in both ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' and ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX''. In fact, in the latter game, [[spoiler:they (while brainwashed) rule the Netherrealm together]].

* Kano was originally American raised in Japan, but Creator/TrevorGoddard's interpretation of him was so well received that since them he's modelled after the actor and was retconned as being Australian in the games following this movie. Ironically, Goddard was actually a Londoner who spent his entire life acting as an Australian in order to fill a gap in the Hollywood market. Sadly, Goddard passed away from a bad drug overdose in 2003 and Kano was officially made Australian from then on, [[InMemoriam in his honor]].

''Film/MortalKombatTheMovie'' has proven to be mot only a highly successful film based on a videogame, but also has proven to be highly influential in [[Franchise/MortalKombat the franchise itself]], with these elements [[RetCanon being carried over to the games themselves]].

* The idea of a realm having to win 10 tournaments in a row in order to invade another realm.
* Raiden being established as a MentorArchetype to the heroes rather than being a fellow combatant with his own agenda, and his inability to participate in the Tournament due to his status as God of Thunder. Even minor changes like Raiden's white hair were made canon (it was originally brown, but never seen).
* The love interest angle of Kitana and Liu Kang, as well as Johnny Cage and Sonya. By the new timeline established by ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' and ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'', [[spoiler:Johnny and Sonya have a daughter while Liu Kang and Kitana (while brainwashed) rule the Netherrealm together.]]
* Trevor Goddard's interpretation of Kano was so well received that Kano was made into his likeness and was retconned as being Australian in the games following this movie.[[note]]Ironically, Goddard himself wasn't actually Australian, but British.[[/note]] He has also in at least [[VideoGame/MortalKombatDeadlyAlliance one game]] had a move called "Ear to Ear", named after a line in the movie.

* Kitana's likeness to her actress, Talisa Soto, at least in games of the original timeline.
* The rivalry between Johnny and Goro (which mostly involve a variation of the "$500 sunglasses" scene and lines).