{"id":46716,"date":"2026-05-01T16:33:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=46716"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:33:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:33:29","slug":"soundwaves-mortal-kombat-ii-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-from-watertower-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=46716","title":{"rendered":"Soundwaves: Mortal Kombat II Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from WaterTower Music"},"content":{"rendered":"

WaterTower Music today announces the \"\"<\/a>release of the Mortal Kombat II Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, available now on all major digital streaming platforms. The album features original score by composer Benjamin Wallfisch and includes a new version of the franchise\u2019s iconic theme, \u201cTechno Syndrome,\u201d featuring vocals from Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon. An official music video for \u201cTechno Syndrome\u201d was also released in conjunction with the soundtrack. Listen to the soundtrack HERE<\/a> and watch the official music video HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Built to match the scale, intensity, and mythology of the film, the soundtrack channels the brutal energy and adrenaline that have defined Mortal Kombat for generations, while reimagining one of the most recognizable themes in video game history for a new era.<\/p>\n

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Composer Benjamin Wallfisch notes:<\/p>\n

\u201cScoring Mortal Kombat has been a truly special creative experience. It is a world of immense scale, intensity, and mythology, but what inspired me most was the emotion and humanity that [director] Simon McQuoid and the entire filmmaking team brought to it beneath the spectacle. In creating this music, I wanted to honor the legacy of Mortal Kombat while bringing depth, feeling, and cinematic scope to its story. This album reflects the extraordinary work of so many brilliant musicians and collaborators, and I\u2019m deeply grateful to all of them for helping bring it to life. I\u2019m very proud to share this music, and I hope listeners enjoy experiencing it as its own journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In addition to the release of the soundtrack, Waxwork Records will be releasing deluxe double LP\u2019s of both Mortal Kombat (2021) & Mortal Kombat II soundtracks by Benjamin Wallfisch.<\/p>\n

Mortal Kombat (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will be released in “Scorpion” and Sub-Zero” colored vinyl while Mortal Kombat II (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will be released in “Johnny Cage” and “Otherworld” colored vinyl. All versions are available to order now through waxworkrecords.com.<\/p>\n

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Ahead of the full soundtrack release, WaterTower Music also released \u201cMortal Kumbia,\u201d a cumbia-inspired reinterpretation of \u201cTechno Syndrome\u201d by Amantes del Futuro, offering a fresh and unexpected take on the legendary theme.<\/p>\n

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Speaking about the track, the artist shared: \u201cMortal Kombat, it\u2019s a classic. I was honored to be asked to make a cover of Techno Syndrome and be a part of its legacy. Doing a Cumbia version was a very fun and also a challenging experience. Cumbia is a very special rhythm and has the characteristic to be timeless\u2014it connects across generations and that is very beautiful. I think the exercise of tropicalizing this iconic song is a very nice surprise to all the Latin fans of this video game, who have been part of this story for so long.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Expanding the campaign beyond the soundtrack itself, the release also includes a custom playlist generator experience inspired by the world of Mortal Kombat. Fans can choose their fighter and take part in a \u201cTest Your Might\u201d mini game, a callback to the original video game\u2019s iconic challenge mechanic, which determines the outcome of a personalized playlist experience. The activation offers fans an interactive way to celebrate the catalog of music featured in the Mortal Kombat films and games throughout the franchise history in a format designed for both longtime players and new audiences alike. Experience it HERE.<\/p>\n

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The Mortal Kombat II Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is available now. Listen HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Mortal Kombat II (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)<\/p>\n

Tracklisting:<\/p>\n

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  1. Jerrod & Kitana<\/li>\n
  2. Shao Khan vs. King Jerrod<\/li>\n
  3. Jade<\/li>\n
  4. The Prophet<\/li>\n
  5. The Portal<\/li>\n
  6. The Temple<\/li>\n
  7. One of the Best<\/li>\n
  8. Cage vs. Kitana<\/li>\n
  9. Sindel vs. Sonya<\/li>\n
  10. Raiden\u2019s Philosophy<\/li>\n
  11. God of Thunder<\/li>\n
  12. Cole vs. Shao Kahn<\/li>\n
  13. Jade vs. Jax<\/li>\n
  14. Blue Portal<\/li>\n
  15. The Greatest Warrior<\/li>\n
  16. The Plan<\/li>\n
  17. Tarkatan Village<\/li>\n
  18. Johnny Cage vs. Baraka<\/li>\n
  19. Flawless Victory<\/li>\n
  20. Glory<\/li>\n
  21. Shao Kahn Battle<\/li>\n
  22. Cage & Kano<\/li>\n
  23. Hasashi\u2019s Garden<\/li>\n
  24. Looking for Bi-Han<\/li>\n
  25. Face Off<\/li>\n
  26. Escalation<\/li>\n
  27. Mortal Kombat<\/li>\n
  28. Kitana vs. Shao Kahn<\/li>\n
  29. Epilogue (Mortal Kombat II)<\/li>\n
  30. Techno Syndrome 2026 (feat. Ed Boon) [from “Mortal Kombat II”] – Olivier Adams<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    ABOUT MORTAL KOMBAT II<\/p>\n

    From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, MORTAL KOMBAT II. This time, the fan favorite champions\u2014now joined by Johnny Cage himself\u2014are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.<\/p>\n

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    Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion.<\/p>\n

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    Director Simon McQuoid returns to helm the follow up to his explosive 2021 cinematic adventure, from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, based on the videogame created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. The film is produced by Todd Garner, E. Bennett Walsh, James Wan, Toby Emmerich and Simon McQuoid, and executive produced by Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Jeremy Slater, Ed Boon and Lawrence Kasanoff.<\/p>\n

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    Joining McQuoid behind the camera are director of photography Stephen F. Windon, production designer Yohei Taneda, editor Stuart Levy and costume designer Cappi Ireland, with casting by Rich Delia and music by Benjamin Wallfisch.<\/p>\n

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    New Line Cinema Presents an Atomic Monster\/Broken Road Production, a Fireside Films Production, MORTAL KOMBAT II. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, only in theaters and IMAX\u00ae across North America on May 8, 2026, and internationally beginning 6 May 2026.<\/p>\n

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    ABOUT BENJAMIN WALLFISCH<\/p>\n

    Golden Globe, BAFTA, 2x Grammy, Emmy, and 5x World Soundtrack Award\u2013nominated composer Benjamin Wallfisch has worked on more than 80 feature films. In 2025, he reunited with Andy Muschietti to score the hit HBO prequel series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, continuing their long-standing creative partnership, and co-scored the action film PREDATOR: BADLANDS with Sarah Schachner. He also composed the score for WOLF MAN, directed by Leigh Whannell, and co-scored the National Geographic documentary series starring Will Smith, POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH.<\/p>\n

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    His next upcoming project is the highly anticipated sequel to the film based on one of the most iconic fighting game franchises, MORTAL KOMBAT II, which will hit theaters on May 8, 2026.<\/p>\n

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    In 2024, Wallfisch scored the major box office hits TWISTERS, directed by Lee Isaac Chung, and ALIEN: ROMULUS, directed by Fede Alvarez, and also composed the score for KRAVEN THE HUNTER, directed by J.C. Chandor.<\/p>\n

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    Benjamin\u2019s notable works include Denis Villeneuve\u2019s BLADE RUNNER 2049 (with Hans Zimmer), Andy Muschietti\u2019s IT and IT: CHAPTER TWO, David F. Sandberg\u2019s SHAZAM!, Leigh Whannell\u2019s THE INVISIBLE MAN, Ron Howard\u2019s THIRTEEN LIVES, Andy Muschietti\u2019s THE FLASH for DC\/Warner Bros., and Simon McQuoid\u2019s MORTAL KOMBAT.<\/p>\n

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    Other projects include Academy Award Best Picture nominated HIDDEN FIGURES, directed by Ted Melfi (co-composed with Pharrell Williams and Hans Zimmer), David F. Sandberg\u2019s box office hit ANNABELLE: CREATION, Gore Verbinski\u2019s A CURE FOR WELLNESS, the Steven Spielberg\u2013produced short film AUSCHWITZ, directed by James Moll, James Marsh\u2019s KING OF THIEVES, and Steven Knight\u2019s SERENITY. At the invitation of Hans Zimmer, he contributed music based on Elgar\u2019s Enigma Variations for Christopher Nolan\u2019s DUNKIRK.<\/p>\n

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    To date, films he has composed have grossed over $2.6 billion at the worldwide box office. In 2019, Variety inducted him into its \u201cBillion Dollar Composer\u201d series in recognition of this achievement.<\/p>\n

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    With over 25 albums released, Benjamin has performed live in more than 100 concerts worldwide, leading orchestras such as the London Philharmonic, Philharmonia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the Sydney Symphony. He has performed at venues including the Hollywood Bowl, Sydney Opera House, and Royal Festival Hall. He has collaborated, recorded, and performed with artists including Lang Lang, Herbie Hancock, and Yuja Wang, and has over 50 concert music commissions to his name.<\/p>\n

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    Benjamin is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London. In 2019, he founded The Scoring Lab, a state-of-the-art scoring production company and Dolby Atmos\u2013certified mix studio in the heart of Santa Monica, California.<\/p>\n

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    ABOUT AMANTES DEL FUTURA<\/p>\n

    Amantes del Futuro is a cumbia project from the producer Ima Felini that started in 2002, since then he has been in the quest for futurism in cumbia, seeking the mixture of this ancient rhythm and electronic music inspired by his favourite cumbia styles like Sonidera, Colombiana, Poblana, Wepa, Ecuatoriana, Norte\u00f1a, Peruvian and Villeras.<\/p>\n

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    ABOUT WAXWORK RECORDS<\/p>\n

    Waxwork Records is an independent record label dedicated to original motion picture soundtracks, archival restorations, and collector editions that celebrate the intersection of film and music. Working closely with composers, filmmakers, and studios, Waxwork operates with fully in-house creative and manufacturing capabilities, overseeing production from concept and curation to pressing, packaging, and distribution. Through this integrated approach, the label delivers cinematic listening experiences to a global community of cinephiles and music enthusiasts. For more information, visit www.waxworkrecords.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    ABOUT WATERTOWER MUSIC<\/p>\n

    WaterTower Music, the in-house label for the Warner Bros Discovery companies, releases recorded music as rich and diverse as the companies themselves. It has been the soundtrack home to many of the world\u2019s most iconic films, television shows and games since 2001.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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