Mortal Kombat II finally stops apologizing for what it is. Bigger fights, louder personalities, and gloriously violent fatalities turn this sequel into the most confident live-action adaptation the franchise has seen in years.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 isn’t misunderstood, daring, or secretly brilliant. It’s a franchise sequel built on obligation, not inspiration, leaning on lore and fandom loyalty to excuse weak storytelling, flat direction, and a total absence of dread. When fans are expected to finish the movie themselves, something has gone deeply wrong.