Upon release, the domestic weekend gross collection of Mortal Kombat was $23.3 million. It also collected $50 million globally. This put Mortal Kombat just above Demon Slayer: Mugen Train in regards to collections in the domestic market.
Mortal Kombat received mixed reviews with a 55% on the Tomatometer and a 86% on the audience score.
Kevin Maher of Times (UK) wrote, "It's half Avengers wannabe, half martial arts exhibition match, but, alas, all dull." This was followed by Charlotte O'Sullivan, from the London Evening Standard, who opined, "It's ultimately a disappointment because Cole's emotional journey is uninvolving."
In contrast, Rick Marshall from Digital Trends penned, "Mortal Kombat delivers a surprisingly compelling, self-aware adventure that embraces many of the elements that have kept the game franchise popular for nearly three decades now."
