Lewis Tan has some alternative phrases for Andrew Schulz after the Avenue Fighter star dissed Mortal Kombat II.
Schultz, who’s enjoying Dan Hibiki within the upcoming big-screen adaptation of the Avenue Fighter online game, appeared on the Sport Awards again in December and criticized the Mortal Kombat II solid for not caring concerning the followers and solely specializing in the cash.
Tan is conscious of the pictures that have been fired on that stage. Throughout an interview with Brandon Davis, the actor claimed that Schulz is the “final individual that ought to be speaking s*** on that stage.” He added that the Avenue Fighter star will not be a fighter and “not even actually an actor.“
The actor admitted that a number of of his mates are within the Avenue Fighter solid, together with Rayna Vallandingham (who co-starred with him in Cobra Kai) and Andrew Koji. He is additionally seen the trailer, which appears “superior,” so he is trying ahead to seeing the movie when it is launched later within the yr.
So far as any feud which may have developed between the solid members after Schulz’s feedback, Tan lightheartedly stated he loves “a very good rivalry,” including, “Let’s go, bro.” The actor ended by saying the “numbers do not lie,” so everybody will see “what’s up” when the field workplace numbers are available in for Mortal Kombat II and Avenue Fighter in Might and October, respectively.
Andrew Schulz is the final individual that ought to be speaking s*** on that stage, you already know what I am saying? Clearly not a fighter, not even actually an actor, actually. However, yeah, we heard it.
I obtained lots of mates on that solid, even Rayna, who’s in there, unbelievable martial artist. We did Cobra Kai collectively. Now that’s the one the place I am getting probably the most observed. Loopy, the fan base. It is insane. However anyway, she’s an unbelievable martial artist. She’s in Avenue Fighter. Andrew Koji, who’s superb, shut mates with Joe Taslim and myself, additionally an amazing martial artist.
I imply, yeah. Let’s go, bro. I feel it is humorous, and I additionally suppose folks have been posting Avenue Fighter versus Mortal Kombat this yr, and I like it. I like a very good rivalry, so let’s go. We come out first. I feel they’re in October. I noticed the trailer, and the trailer regarded superior. I just like the tone that they are bringing to it. We’ll see what’s up. Numbers do not lie. Hey, Mortal Kombat followers do not mess around. Avenue Fighter is dope. I performed that recreation too. However Mortal Kombat followers do not mess about. Do not mess about, bro.
When Schulz took the stage on the Sport Awards in December to advertise his movie, he praised followers of the Avenue Fighter video video games for conserving the franchise alive all these years. The podcaster acknowledged the presence of the Mortal Kombat II solid earlier than dissing them. He then claimed that the Avenue Fighter solid does not simply care concerning the cash; in addition they care concerning the followers.
Of the 2 movies, Mortal Kombat II might be launched first, in Might. Tan is again as Cole Younger after starring in 2021’s Mortal Kombat. His co-stars embody Karl City, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, and Tati Gabrielle.
The primary film, which grossed $84 million on the field workplace, earned combined critiques and a 55% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes, although it fared a lot better amongst moviegoers with an 85% viewers rating. The story centered round Cole Younger, an MMA fighter who undergoes intense coaching after discovering the reality about his lineage.
Mortal Kombat and its upcoming sequel are primarily based on the martial arts online game collection of the identical identify, which launched in 1992 and has spawned a whole franchise.
The Avenue Fighter video video games additionally revolve round martial arts, with the primary installment being launched again in 1987. There are six video games in that collection, together with spin-offs and crossovers.
The upcoming Avenue Fighter movie is a reboot of the franchise after a number of live-action and animated diversifications have been launched through the years. Together with Schulz, the Avenue Fighter solid consists of Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Eric André, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jason Momoa, Orville Peck, and Kyle Mooney.
Mortal Kombat II might be launched on Might 8, 2026, and Avenue Fighter arrives in theaters on October 16, 2026.
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Might 15, 2026
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116 Minutes
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Simon McQuoid
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Jessica McNamee
Sonya Blade
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Josh Lawson
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