Mortal Kombat II: The Liu Kang Cut (an alternate version I came up with)
Note: I do like the actual movie, but admittedly, there were some things I would have done differently.
The movie begins with a prologue showcasing the fall of Edenia with Jerrod being killed by Shao Kahn in the 10th Mortal Kombat tournament between Edenia and Outworld.
After the prologue, we cut to Raiden's sky temple where Liu Kang is mourning Kung Lao after his death in the 2021 movie. Sonya comforts Liu Kang, who doubts himself over whether or not he can live up to the legacy of his ancestor - The Great Kung Lao.
Sonya goes with Raiden and they recruit Johnny Cage as the fifth champion fighting for Earthrealm alongside Sonya, Liu Kang, Jax and Cole Young. However, Johnny is skeptical over the tournament after learning the stakes from Liu Kang and Sonya.
Meanwhile, back in Outworld, Quan Chi revives Kung Lao, Bi Han and Kano. While Kung Lao is a Revenant, and Bi Han is a wraith, Kano remains unchanged due to his already corrupt nature.
The tournament begins with Sonya vs. Sindel as a Revenant, and Johnny Cage vs. Kitana. Sonya manages to kill Sindel while Kitana defeats Johnny, but spares him. It's later revealed that Kitana is aligned with Raiden and the Earthrealm heroes, but Jade reluctantly confronts her for betraying Shao Kahn.
Meanwhile, Kano gives Quan Chi the amulet of Shinnok after he stole it from Raiden's temple in MK 2021. Kung Lao and the Deadly Alliance wound Raiden and steal a chunk of his power for the amulet, which they bind to Shao Kahn, making him immortal.
Round 2 begins with Liu Kang vs. Kung Lao. The heart-wrenching battle ends with Liu Kang reluctantly killing Kung Lao, but promising to save him one day. Jax fights Jade, and spares her to repay what Kitana did to Johnny. Cole fights Shao Kahn, but despite wounding him, Kahn heals and kills Cole.
The heroes realize that they can't defeat Kahn while he has the amulet, so they travel to a Tarkatan village. Baraka initially rejects the heroes' offer to help, but after being defeated by Johnny, he gains their trust and guides them to a hidden entrance below Shao Kahn's palace.
Kitana is captured, and Shao Kahn has her chained to the colosseum. The Earthrealm heroes try to retrieve the amulet, but Jax is killed by Shao Kahn. Kano ends up betraying Shao Kahn due to his preference for Earthrealm over Outworld, and joins the trio as they retreat back to Raiden's temple. Wishing to atone for her actions, Jade joins them too.
A weakened Raiden tells Liu Kang that he is Earthrealm’s greatest hope, and that Edenia can be restored if he helps Kitana face Shao Kahn. Sonya agrees to fight by Liu Kang's side while Johnny, Jade and Kano agree to go to the Netherrealm.
At Kahn’s colosseum, Liu Kang and Sonya free Kitana, who then switches her allegiance to Earthrealm. The three face Shao Kahn in a final battle, but are ultimately overwhelmed by him. In the Netherrealm, Johnny, Jade and Kano meet Scorpion, who then helps them fight Bi Han.
Eventually, they destroy the amulet, which restores Raiden's full power, and ultimately makes Kahn mortal. The Deadly Alliance also try to finish their task of killing Raiden, but he overwhelms the two sorcerers, forcing them to retreat.
With Shao Kahn weakened, Liu Kang subdues him, allowing Kitana to land the killing blow on the emperor. With Edenia restored, Kitana becomes its queen, and Liu Kang takes his place as Earthrealm’s champion.
In the aftermath, Raiden gathers Liu Kang, Sonya, Johnny, Kitana, Jade, Baraka and Kano as they prepare to save their fallen allies.
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