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Creative Artist Re-Creates Disney Characters As Mortal Kombat Characters

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Creative Artist Re-Creates Disney Characters As Mortal Kombat Characters

Luke Richman has turned two fan-favorite worlds into one eye-catching art project, and the results are hard to scroll past. The hobby artist, who has shared his love of female fighting game characters, reimagines Disney favorites as Mortal Kombat fighters, blending bright animation icons with the darker style of the game series.

Mortal Kombat has been a pop culture staple since 1992, and Disney has its own massive fan base, so the crossover feels surprisingly natural. Richman leans into that overlap with a set of character mashups that are playful, bold, and instantly recognizable.

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From princesses to warriors, the lineup keeps getting more fun with every image. Read on.

1. Jasmine as Jade

1. Jasmine as JadeLuke Richman
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2. Frost launched as Sub-Zero's apprentice, fitting the character archetype of the overly ambitious fledgling.

2. Frost launched as Sub-Zero's apprentice, fitting the character archetype of the overly ambitious fledgling.Pinterest
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3. Li Shang as Liu Kang

3. Li Shang as Liu KangLuke Richman

The crossover gets even better from here.

4. Tiana as Tanya

4. Tiana as TanyaLuke Richman

5. Skarlet possesses powers based on her control of blood; she fights for Outworld emperor Shao Kahn.

5. Skarlet possesses powers based on her control of blood; she fights for Outworld emperor Shao Kahn.Tumblr

6. Cassie Cage, the daughter of martial arts actor Johnny Cage and Special Forces officer Sonya Blade.

6. Cassie Cage, the daughter of martial arts actor Johnny Cage and Special Forces officer Sonya Blade.tenor

That pairing makes the whole concept feel even more deliberate.

7. Jade debuted in Mortal Kombat II as a hidden opponent and first became playable in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3.

7. Jade debuted in Mortal Kombat II as a hidden opponent and first became playable in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3.Pinterest

8. Aurora/Sleeping Beauty as Cassie Cage

8. Aurora/Sleeping Beauty as Cassie CageLuke Richman

9. Sindel is the queen of the fictional realm of Edenia. She possesses the ability to create sonic screams and can also use her hair as a weapon.

9. Sindel is the queen of the fictional realm of Edenia. She possesses the ability to create sonic screams and can also use her hair as a weapon.Tumblr

10. Liu Kang is Earthrealm's greatest warrior and champion; he is generally the main hero of the series.

10. Liu Kang is Earthrealm's greatest warrior and champion; he is generally the main hero of the series.Tumblr

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11. Rain is a royal demigod from the fictional realm of Edenia whose desire for power leads him to align with the franchise's villains.

11. Rain is a royal demigod from the fictional realm of Edenia whose desire for power leads him to align with the franchise's villains.chzbgr

12. Snow White as Mileena

12. Snow White as MileenaLuke Richman

13. Mulan as Kitana

13. Mulan as KitanaLuke Richman

14. The Evil Queen as Sindel

14. The Evil Queen as SindelLuke Richman

15. Johnny Cage is an action movie star with an extensive martial arts background.

15. Johnny Cage is an action movie star with an extensive martial arts background.Pinterest

The Disney side of the series keeps the mashups playful.

16. Ariel as Skarlet

16. Ariel as SkarletLuke Richman

17. Cinderella as Sonya Blade

17. Cinderella as Sonya BladeLuke Richman

18. Hercules as Johnny Cage

18. Hercules as Johnny CageLuke Richman

19. Tanya is a traitor to the realm of Edenia and a minor antagonist in Mortal Kombat.

19. Tanya is a traitor to the realm of Edenia and a minor antagonist in Mortal Kombat.tumblr

20. Kitana is a royal from the fictional realm of Edenia whose primary weapon is a pair of steel fans.

20. Kitana is a royal from the fictional realm of Edenia whose primary weapon is a pair of steel fans.Pinterest

21. Sonya Blade debuted in the original 1992 game as the roster's sole female fighter.

21. Sonya Blade debuted in the original 1992 game as the roster's sole female fighter.tenor

By the end, the concept has fully sold itself.

22. Aladdin as Rain

22. Aladdin as RainLuke Richman

23. Kida as Frost

23. Kida as FrostLuke Richman

24. Mileena is a clone of the Edenian princess Kitana, created with the blood of the fictional Tarkatan species.

24. Mileena is a clone of the Edenian princess Kitana, created with the blood of the fictional Tarkatan species.giphy

Richman's Disney and Mortal Kombat mashups are a fun reminder that fandom art can be wildly creative.

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