THEN & NOW: The cast of 'Mortal Kombat' 20 years later

This week, "Mortal Kombat X," the highly-anticipated new "Mortal Kombat" game, will be released on most major gaming systems. 

After becoming a hit videogame, "Mortal Kombat" was made into a movie in 1995, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson ("Resident Evil," "Alien v. Predator").

The movie was a big success, grossing over $122 million worldwide and later launching a sequel ("Mortal Kombat: Annihilation") two years later as well as two spin-off TV series. 

In honor of "Mortal Kombat X," we've decided to take a look back at the cast of the "Mortal Kombat" movie, which ranges from martial arts stars to Batman stunt doubles.

THEN: Robin Shou played Shaolin monk-turned-warrior Liu Kang.

NOW: He reunited with director Paul W.S. Anderson for 2008's "Death Race" as well as its two sequels, one of which is called "Death Race 2: Frankenstein Lives."

THEN: Everyone bowed down to Christopher Lambert, who played the god of thunder Raiden.