Quite a few sequels followed the original game with the most recent, Mortal Kombat 11, being released last month.
“Now we get to experience South Australia with its scenic locations and a wealth of artistic talent to work with.
“I’m really happy and excited to be bringing another show back to Australia with Mortal Kombat, especially after having such a great experience filming Aquaman,” Wan said in a statement.
The first, simply titled Mortal Kombat, was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and saw release in 1995.