Can you imagine the iconic Mortal Kombat battling it out on ice? This past Saturday at the Winter Olympics, that very idea became a reality. Georgian figure skaters Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava took to the rink with a performance that brought the beloved fighting game to life.
Decked out in costumes—Berulava embodied Sub-Zero while Metelkina portrayed Kitana—the duo executed a mesmerizing routine. The performance was alive with nods to the game, including the unmistakable theme song that echoed through the arena. They skated in sync, mimicking the idle animations from earlier iterations of the game, and seamlessly wove in a few signature moves, earning them an impressive score of 75.46 points. This strong showing secured them a silver medal, just behind Japan’s Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara.
Awesome performance! Mortal Kombat makes a special appearance at the winter Olympics! @MortalKombat @noobde pic.twitter.com/dD4DVJNIhd
— The Freelancer (@TehFreelancer) February 22, 2026
The Mortal Kombat franchise has long held its place in cultural conversations, often making appearances in music or visual media, yet rarely finding a home in sports spectacles. If you missed the exhilarating atmosphere of high school band performances echoing the theme tune, this Olympic tribute is a delightful reminder of the game’s lasting legacy. As NetherRealm gears up for the next installment, this spectacular skit offers fans a nostalgic reprieve, not to mention that a second reboot of the film franchise is just around the corner.
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