Mortal Kombat in 2026: Why MK1 Missed EVO, Why the Tabletop Game Matters, and How the Movie Keeps the Franchise Alive

Mortal Kombat is changing in 2026. MK1 misses EVO’s main stage, a new tabletop deck-builder rises, and Mortal Kombat 2 is set for May. Here’s what it means.