Mortal Kombat 1 Unleashes the T-1000 with a Trailer Loaded with Terminator 2 Easter Eggs

NetherRealm Studios continues to prove they're absolute masters at what they do. After previously gracing Mortal Kombat 11 with Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic T-800 (and, let's not forget, his legendary Conan the Barbarian is also playable in Mortal Kombat 1), they've raised the stakes yet again. The next relentless robot assassin joining the Mortal Kombat lineup is none other than the fearsome, shape-shifting T-1000, famously portrayed by Robert Patrick in Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Set to arrive on March 18, the liquid-metal killing machine makes his blood-splattered debut in a newly released trailer that's an absolute treasure trove for Terminator fans. The footage showcases a multitude of brutal moves that only the T-1000 could pull off, from his trademark morphing abilities to chilling executions straight from the movies. And trust me—NetherRealm didn't hold back.

For eagle-eyed fans, the trailer is absolutely packed with Easter eggs and references to Terminator 2, lovingly crafted to delight hardcore followers of the franchise. They even gave him a third arm at some point, which is such a small detail in the movie, most fans don't even know about it. Luckily, the YouTube channel GamelutioN has already done the heavy lifting, compiling a video breakdown of every hidden detail and homage.

As always, proceed with caution—the violence is dialed up to classic Mortal Kombat levels. So, brace yourself and check out the official T-1000 trailer and the detailed Easter egg breakdown below.