In a karaoke bar in Macau, two old friends renew their acquaintance... even though one doesn't want to.

The tournament begins as Raiden summons his allies, and Shang Tsung arrives with his.

As Raiden informs the Earthrealm warriors what to expect, Kenshi remembers his battle for the Sword of Sento against the demon Ermac.

Kitana questions everything she knows after she discovers her true father. However, Shao Khan orders her and her sister to the tournament to compete for Outworld, and they encounter Johnny Cage.

Kitana must choose who she will serve when Mileena fights Johnny Cage to the death.

In Feudal Japan, Hanzo and Bi Han try to settle the age-old feud between their two clans, despite the efforts of Bi Han's resentful brother Kuai Lang.

Sub Zero discovers too late that his childhood friend Hanzo holds him responsible for the death of his family and his village.

After the death of Liu Kang's fiancée, the sorcerer Shang Tsung approaches the martial artist and offers him revenge on all the criminals of Earthrealm... if Liu will fight for Outworld in the Mortal Kombat tournament.

Kung Lao discovers that Liu is now working for Shang Tsung and Outworld, and refuses to fight his friend... who has already defeated Johnny and Stryker.