Deacon City Police Captain Jackson Briggs recruits the assassin Hanzo Hasashi (Scorpion) for an undercover mission: enter a deadly tournament and eliminate its criminal participants. The film reimagines Mortal Kombat characters in a gritty, realistic setting, stripping away supernatural elements while preserving the core conflict.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Michael Jai WhiteJackson Briggs | Jackson Briggs |
 Jeri RyanSonya Blade | Sonya Blade |
 Ian Anthony DaleHanzo Hasashi / Scorpion | Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion |
 Matt MullinsJohnny Cage | Johnny Cage |
 Lateef CrowderAlan Zane / Baraka | Alan Zane / Baraka |
 Richard DortonReptile | Reptile |
 James LewShang Tsung (uncredited) | Shang Tsung (uncredited) |
 Jamie BernadetteJill | Jill |
 Kyle WyattMob Leader (voice) | Mob Leader (voice) |
| CClaire ArceneauxSexy Pool Girl (uncredited) | Sexy Pool Girl (uncredited) |
| JJohn BunchOfficer Breslow (uncredited) | Officer Breslow (uncredited) |
 Todd JohnsonOfficer Sander (uncredited) | Officer Sander (uncredited) |
 Toby Leonard MooreRichard (uncredited) | Richard (uncredited) |