Simon McQuoid is an Australian film director and producer. He is best known for directing the 2021 reboot of Mortal Kombat and its 2026 sequel.[1][2]
Simon McQuoid | |
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.jpg) McQuoid in 2025 | |
| Born | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Education | Lesmurdie Senior High School |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Website | simonmcquoid |
Life and career
editMcQuoid was born in Perth, Western Australia, Australia and had started his career in making short films and commercials.[1]
In November 2016, it was announced that McQuoid would make his feature directorial debut with the martial arts fantasy film Mortal Kombat, based on the video-game series and a reboot and third installment in the Mortal Kombat film series.[3] James Wan and Todd Garner would serve as producers through their Atomic Monster and Broken Road Productions banners, respectively. The film was released in the United States on April 23, 2021 by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures.[4]
In January 2022, it was announced that McQuoid would return to direct Mortal Kombat II, a sequel to his 2021 film and the fourth installment in the Mortal Kombat film series.[5] The film was released in the United States on May 8, 2026 by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures.[6]
In May 2022, it was announced that McQuoid would direct the science fiction film Omega for Sony and Mandalay Pictures.[7]
Filmography
editShort film
- The Stone Forest[8] (2013)
- The Night-Time Economy (2014)
Feature film
| Year | Title | Director | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mortal Kombat | Yes | Yes |
| 2026 | Mortal Kombat II | Yes | Yes |
References
edit- 1 2 Moreau, Jordan (21 April 2021). "Mortal Kombat' Director Simon McQuoid on Fatalities, Fight Scenes and All That Blood". Variety.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (20 July 2022). "'Mortal Kombat' Sequel Moving Forward At New Line As Simon McQuoid Returns As Director". Deadline. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ↑ 'Mortal Kombat' Reboot Finds Director in Simon McQuoid (EXCLUSIVE)
- ↑ 'Mortal Kombat' Release Date Pushed Back
- ↑ New Line Moving Forward With 'Mortal Kombat' Sequel; 'Moon Knight' Scribe Jeremy Slater Scripting
- ↑ 'Mortal Kombat II' Rumbling Earlier This Summer
- ↑ Sony & Mandalay Pictures Team On Sci-Fi 'Omega' With 'Mortal Kombat' Filmmaker Simon McQuoid Directing David M. Crabtree & Blair Butler Script
- ↑ Milaszewski, Sebastian. "Stone Forest". Vimeo. Vimeo. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
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