When the Mortal Kombat Live-action reboot releases later this month, Scorpion will play an integral role in the movie. To promote the upcoming movie, Warner Bros. Hacksmith Industries to build a working version of the character’s iconic Kunai spear that will force opponents to “come here!” The video shows host James Hobson and his team assembling the weapon. Once the weapon is completed, the end result is really impressive. Hobson is even able to snatch a box and a mannequin towards him after hitting them with the chain attack! The video is at the top of this page.
The 12 minute video reveals several details about the actual build and how Hacksmith Industries got it done. Hobson and his team previously created a launch mechanism that they could reuse for the build. The team designed and built a sheet metal glove to house the chain and spear. The build also includes a laser-engraved version of the Mortal Kombat logo, in addition to Scorpion’s name.
For those unfamiliar with Hacksmith Industries, the company’s YouTube channel specializes in taking weapons from popular culture and making them a reality. Hobson and his team even made a real working Iron Man glove last year. In comparison, Scorpion’s chain attack doesn’t seem that difficult! Regardless, the video is truly impressive and a must-see for fans looking forward to the Mortal Kombat restart!
Scorpion is one of the main characters in the Mortal Kombat lore, so it’s not surprising that the character is used to promote the movie in this way. Scorpion has been around since the first game in the series and has appeared in every game as a playable fighter ever since. While the character’s role in the 1995 movie was quite minor, it looks like Scorpion’s rivalry with Sub-Zero will play an integral role in the reboot.
Fans will be able to see how Scorpion uses his Kunai in the Mortal Kombat reboots when it comes out in theaters and on HBO Max April 23. Readers can learn more through the rest of ComicBook.com’s coverage of the Mortal Kombat restart here.
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