Mortal Kombat movie director Simon McQuoid has cast doubt on his return to the franchise as work on a third movie remains in limbo. Mortal Kombat 3 may be finished before it can even get a punch in, but that's not to say the film isn't in the works at all. The first Mortal Kombat reboot movie brought characters like Scorpion and Sub-Zero back to the big screen when it premiered in 2021. The wait for Mortal Kombat 2 wouldn't come to an end until May 2026, one full year after Slater had already promised another follow-up. Mortal Kombat II: Official Posters View 19 ImagesWhile Mortal Kombat 3's status remains unknown, it sounds like McQuoid may not return to direct even if it does come to be.