MORTAL KOMBAT starring Bruce Lee Jean-Claude Van Damme Cynthia Rothrock Ken Watanabe with Jackie Chan and Bruce Willis - a Rod Maceda film

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WCN Unveils AI-Powered Mortal Kombat Fan Film Inspired by the Golden Age of '80s and '90s Martial Arts Cinema

HOLLYWOOD — WCN has announced the development of an ambitious, AI-powered Mortal Kombat fan film scheduled for a free public premiere on the WCN Telegram channel in 2028.

Conceived as a non-commercial tribute to the iconic video game franchise, the project aims to capture the gritty, high-energy spirit of classic 1980s and 1990s martial arts cinema. The film is created, written, produced, directed, and edited by independent filmmaker and auteur Rod Maceda.

According to the creative concept, the fan film imagines an all-star dream cast featuring Bruce Lee as Liu Kang, Jean-Claude Van Damme as Johnny Cage, Cynthia Rothrock as Sonya Blade, Bruce Willis as Kano, Ken Watanabe as Raiden, Jackie Chan as Shang Tsung, and Phoebe Cates as Princess Kitana.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the project, Maceda said:

"I'm just playing like a kid and having fun. I've spent so many years working in independent films and television that I felt it was finally time to relax, enjoy the creative process, and reconnect with the excitement I had growing up.

Ever since I was young, I've been a huge fan of Mortal Kombat and so many action films from the '80s and '90s. I still remember saving part of my school allowance when I was 14 so I could watch the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie in theaters. I was completely obsessed with the arcade game.

Even before that film was released, when I first played the original 1992 arcade game, I imagined Bruce Lee as Liu Kang, Jean-Claude Van Damme as Johnny Cage, and the always-amazing Cynthia Rothrock as Sonya Blade. Those images stayed with me for decades.

My version begins with the feeling I had playing that original arcade game. To me, it always felt like a hardcore Hong Kong Shaolin martial arts adventure. It reminded me of films like American Shaolin of Reese Madigan—the music, the golden-hour cinematography, the beach sequences, and that classic martial arts atmosphere.

This project is simply my way of bringing those childhood dreams to life. AI has given me the opportunity to paint my imagination digitally and visualize the kind of movie I always wished I could make. For me, it's about creativity, nostalgia, and reconnecting with that sense of wonder we all had as kids."

WCN emphasizes that the production is a fan-made, AI-powered tribute created purely for entertainment and nostalgic appreciation. The film is not for sale and is intended exclusively for free public viewing on the WCN Telegram channel upon its planned 2028 release.

#MortalKombat #RodMaceda #Hollywood #BruceLee #JeanClaudeVanDamme #CynthiaRothrock #BruceWillis #KenWatanabe #JackieChan #PhoebeCates #MartialArts #TestYourMight #shaolin #shaolinkungfu

 

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Mortal Kombat Fans Worldwide Excited for Rod Maceda's MK Universe Featuring Bruce Lee, Cynthia Rothrock, and Jean-Claude Van Damme

By Nick Sandoval

HOLLYWOOD — Excitement is building among Mortal Kombat fans around the world as filmmaker Rod Maceda unveils his ambitious fan-made MK Universe, a cinematic tribute inspired by the legendary martial arts video game franchise.

The project has attracted attention for its nostalgic 1980s and 1990s action movie style, combining classic martial arts cinema with modern AI-powered filmmaking techniques. Designed as a passion project for fans, the film aims to recreate the gritty atmosphere of vintage Hong Kong and Hollywood martial arts blockbusters.
One of the biggest talking points is its dream cast, featuring the legendary Bruce Lee as Liu Kang, martial arts icon Cynthia Rothrock as Lt. Sonya Blade, and action superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme as Johnny Cage. The project imagines what many fans have long dreamed of—these martial arts legends sharing the same cinematic universe.

According to Rod Maceda, the MK Universe is intended as a celebration of classic martial arts films and the enduring popularity of Mortal Kombat. The production focuses on high-quality cinematic visuals, realistic fight choreography, and a retro action aesthetic while paying homage to the franchise's rich legacy.

Since its announcement, martial arts enthusiasts and retro action movie fans have E×ρréššed excitement across online communities, eager to see how this unique interpretation of the Mortal Kombat universe comes to life.

Rod Maceda's MK Universe has become one of the most talked-about fan-made martial arts productions, blending nostalgia, cutting-edge AI filmmaking, and timeless martial arts legends into one cinematic experience.

Also starring Jackie Chan as Shang Tsung, Phoebe Cates as Princess Kitana, Donnie Yen as Sub-Zero, Ken Watanabe as Lord Rayden, Kimura Takuya as Scorpion and Bruce Willis as Kano.
Created, written, produced, directed and edited by Rod Maceda for WCN Telegram Free Cinema in 2028.

#mortalkombat #brucelee #JCVD #jeanclaudevandamme #cynthiarothrock #jackiechan #DonnieYen #RodMaceda #martialarts #tournament #TestYourMight

 

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BRUCE LEE • PHOEBE CATES • JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME • CYNTHIA ROTHROCK

By Nick Sandoval

HOLLYWOOD - The Unexpected Screen Chemistry That's Captivating Fans Worldwide

No one saw it coming. Four legendary stars from different worlds have become the most talked-about on-screen pairings in this fan-made Mortal Kombat movie. Fans across the globe are praising the effortless chemistry, timeless charisma, and magnetic presence shared by Bruce Lee, Phoebe Cates, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Cynthia Rothrock.

Rod Maceda's Mortal Kombat has quickly become a worldwide conversation among action and movie enthusiasts. Rather than focusing only on spectacular martial arts, audiences have been captivated by the natural connection and believable interactions between the four icons.

Featuring an All-Star Cast
Jackie Chan as Shang Tsung
Ken Watanabe as Lord Rayden
Donnie Yen as Sub-Zero
Kimura Takuya as Scorpion
Bruce Willis as Kano

Mortal Kombat fan-made movie is created, written, produced, directed and edited by Rod Maceda for WCN Free Cinema on Telegram; coming out on August 8th 2028.

#mortalkombat #brucelee #JCVD #jeanclaudevandamme #cynthiarothrock #jackiechan #brucewillis #DonnieYen #PhoebeCates #KimuraTakuya #KenWatanabe #RodMaceda

 

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I love Jean-Claude Van Damme. He's the perfect Johnny Cage and the rest of the cast is spot on.