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The next Mortal Kombat movie, titled Mortal Kombat II, is coming soon and fans are already excited. This new film is directed by Simon McQuoid and written by Jeremy Slater. It’s based on the popular video game series created by Ed Boon and John Tobias.

This movie is a sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat film and will be the fourth movie in the Mortal Kombat series. Many of the actors from the first film are coming back, including Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, and others. New stars like Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, and Tati Gabrielle are also joining the cast.

After the first movie was released in April 2021, the team behind it—producer Todd Garner, writer Greg Russo, and director Simon McQuoid, started talking about what’s next for the series.

They discussed making separate movies about characters like Johnny Cage and Bi-Han, along with a direct sequel.

The upcoming movie Mortal Kombat II is set to hit theaters on October 24 of this year. Directed by Simon McQuoid and written by Jeremy Slater, this film is a follow-up to the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie.

It continues the story based on the popular fighting game series created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. This will be the fourth movie in the Mortal Kombat film series, bringing back many familiar faces like Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, and others. New actors joining the cast include Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, and Tati Gabrielle.

After the first Mortal Kombat movie came out in April 2021, the team behind it, producer Todd Garner, writer Greg Russo, and director Simon McQuoid, started planning what would come next. They talked about making standalone movies for characters like Johnny Cage and Bi-Han, as well as a direct sequel. By 2022, Warner Bros. officially approved the sequel, with Jeremy...

Mortal Kombat II is hoping to pull off a flawless victory on the big screen when the highly anticipated sequel opens in theaters this October, and that’s saying something after how poorly the first film was received four years ago. Sure, the Covid-19 pandemic played its role, but the truth is that Mortal Kombat's shoddy storytelling had fans screaming "fatality" for all the wrong reasons in 2021. With the addition of Karl Urban’s smartass Johnny Cage in the new movie, however, expectations are at an all-time high for the fandom. Plus, producer Todd Garner is anticipating promising returns that could translate into a long future for the beloved video game franchise on the big screen. As Garner said during a recent interview with FutureBoyWho on YouTube:

"We're hoping this is not the end of the [Mortal Kombat] franchise. It’s not like we’re just doing this...

Mortal Kombat II is one of the most highly anticipated films of 2025, and it is set to arrive in theaters later this year on October 24. The sequel follows the 2021 reboot, Mortal Kombat, which was moderately successful. The recently released trailer for the upcoming sequel was action-packed, introducing the Hollywood star-turned-hero Johnny Cage, played by Karl Urban. The trailer has been a smash hit so far, amassing 106 million views in its first 24 hours, and it now ranks as the best ever for a red-band trailer. The key feature of the sequel is the upcoming Mortal Kombat tournament, which will see fighters from Earthrealm and Outworld face off.

Mortal Kombat II sees Simon McQuiod return to direct the sequel after his work on the 2021 film. The script is penned by Moon Knight writer Jeremy Slater, with franchise great, Ed Boon, remaining a mainstay in the creative process. Todd Garner is on board as a producer and,...

Mortal Kombat 3has already been teased following the upcoming sequel’s record-breaking trailer. The red-band trailer for Mortal Kombat II amassed 106 million views in its first 24 hours, following its initial release on July 17. Featuring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, the sequel’s trailer welcomed the character to the movie franchise and teased his recruitment as an Earthrealm champion.

The movie is slated for release in October and will finally introduce the tournament the Mortal Kombat games are best known for. Excitement is already tracking ahead of the first movie, which was released right as theaters were opening back up again amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Director Simon McQuiod returns for the sequel.

In an interview with FutureBoyWho, Mortal Kombat II’s producer Todd Garner talked about the franchise’s future, teasing what might lie ahead for a third movie. Garner stated, “We’re hoping that this is not the end of...

Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel Mortal Kombat II, and while the video game adaptation wrapped production back in January of 2024 after a bumpy ride through the year of the strikes, they had to go back for some reshoots last summer. The movie will finally be making its way out into theatres on October 24th – and while we wait for our chance to see it, producer Todd Garner has confirmed that he’s keeping his fingers crossed, hoping for the chance to make more sequels.

Mortal Kombat II stars returning Mortal Kombat cast members Lewis Tan as Mma fighter Cole Young, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Josh Lawson as Kano, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han and Sub-Zero, Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion, and Max Huang as Kung Lao.

The brutal world of Mortal Kombat may soon grow into a much larger cinematic universe. With Mortal Kombat 2 on the way, producer Todd Garner confirmed that the sequel is far from the franchise’s final chapter.

In a recent interview with YouTuber FutureBoyWho2, Garner revealed that the creative team has big plans for the future. “We’re hoping this isn’t the end,” he said. “This isn’t just a one-and-done. Hopefully, this is just the beginning.”

Garner teased major developments for characters like Scorpion and Bi-Han, who will return as Noob Saibot in the upcoming film. He also reassured fans that iconic moments, like Kano finally getting his signature metal eye, are coming down the pipeline.

While the future of the series depends on how the next film performs, Garner made it clear the door is open for more.

“If this film performs well, we’ve got opportunities for sequels,...

Fans wondering if Mortal Kombat 3 is coming might get good news. Producer Todd Garner said hopefully the third movie will happen, but it all depends on how well Mortal Kombat 2 performs.

The first Mortal Kombat film made about $84 million worldwide, which was pretty good given it launched during the early days of the pandemic.

Still, many fans weren’t happy. They felt the story focused too much on Cole Young, the fight scenes were hard to follow because of the editing, and the movie didn’t even show the famous Mortal Kombat tournament.

Todd Garner has listened to these complaints and used the feedback to shape Mortal Kombat 2. This new movie has been carefully planned and tested to give fans a better experience. Reports say test audiences reacted with excitement similar to big hits like Endgame, and the trailer set a new record.

But Garner is clear...

Is Mortal Kombat 3 on the way? Producer Todd Garner says hopefully , but it all depends on how well Mortal Kombat 2 does.

The first Mortal Kombat movie made a decent $84.4 million worldwide, especially since it came out right as the pandemic started. But fans had complaints. Many didn’t like how the story focused on Cole Young, and some felt the fight scenes were too hidden in the editing. Plus, it didn’t even show the famous Mortal Kombat tournament.

Todd Garner, who produces the movies, listened to all the feedback. Because of that, Mortal Kombat 2 was carefully planned and tested to make it more exciting for fans. According to reports, test audiences reacted like it was a big blockbuster event, and the trailer broke records.

Still, a third movie isn’t guaranteed. Garner told FutureBoyWho2 that they’re hoping this isn’t the last one. He said,...

The official red-band trailer for Mortal Kombat II is already a huge hit. According to data from WaveMetrix, the trailer was watched 106.8 million times in just the first 24 hours after it was released on July 17. This makes it the most-viewed red-band trailer of all time.

It was shared worldwide, launching in 68 countries and 47 languages at the same time. The movie itself will hit theaters on October 24.

People are clearly still crazy about Mortal Kombat, just like they were in the 1990s when the first movie came out. This sequel, directed by Simon McQuoid, has fans excited and it shows. The trailer’s numbers easily beat past hits like James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, Deadpool 2, and even the first Mortal Kombat movie from 2021.

The earlier movie set its own records, pulling in 116 million trailer views during its first week. That film also did well at the box office, opening...

The new red band trailer for Mortal Kombat II has smashed records, racking up an incredible 106.8 million views worldwide in just its first 24 hours.

According to WaveMetrix data, the trailer dropped on Thursday, July 17 at 9 Am Pst and quickly became the most-watched red-band trailer ever. It launched in 68 countries and was available in 47 different languages. Fans are eagerly waiting for the movie’s release on October 24.

The original Mortal Kombat movie from 2021, also directed by Simon McQuoid, set a high bar by breaking records for red-band trailers with 116 million views in its first week. It even outperformed trailers for popular movies like Logan and Deadpool 2 in early viewership. That movie did well at the box office, too, earning $23.3 million in its opening weekend, despite being released simultaneously on HBO Max.

The new sequel won’t have the same streaming release, so fans will see how it performs with a pure theatrical launch.

Mortal Kombat fans are preparing for Round 2, as Mortal Kombat II is finally hitting the big screen this fall. A bloody red band trailer was just released for the movie, and it's already set an impressive record, hinting that there may be a strong turnout for the sequel in theaters.

Per Deadline, the new trailer for Mortal Kombat II reached 106.8M views worldwide within 24 hours of its launch, according to WaveMetrix data. This is the best-ever launch for a red band trailer, which is a trailer that includes R-rated content, allowing Mortal Kombat II to show off some of its bloodiest scenes. The YouTube video on the official Mortal Kombat channel has 1.6 million views, and the ratio is 77K likes with less than 4K dislikes, suggesting a very positive response to the trailer as well.

The trailer put a heavy focus on the arrival of Johnny Cage, the fan-favorite character from the video games.

Exclusive: It was clear back in the mid-1990s when New Line made the first adaptation of the Midway videogame, and it’s still evident today: There’s a massive appetite for Mortal Kombat. WaveMetrix data reports that the latest trailer for the Simon McQuoid sequel has notched 106.8M worldwide views in its first 24 hours after being dropped on Thursday, July 17 at 9Am Pst — the best ever for a red-band trailer. The trailer launched in 68 countries and 47 languages. Mortal Kombat II opens on Oct. 24.

The previous McQuoid movie back in 2021 was also a red trailer record-breaker, clearing 116M views in its first week and besting the 4-day traffic of Logan and Deadpool 2.

Great views yield excellent box office. Despite a theatrical day and date release on HBO Max, Mortal Kombat opened to a robust $23.3M over April 23-25, 2021; that was about on par to the unadjusted 1995 opening of the first movie which did $23.2M.

“Finish Him!!”

From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, Mortal Kombat II. This time, the fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

Warner Bros. Pictures today unleashed the first trailer – check it out below.

Watch the cast react to the trailer.

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Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion.

Director Simon McQuoid returns to helm the follow up to his explosive 2021 cinematic adventure, from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater,...

From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes instalment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, Mortal Kombat II. This time, the fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds-barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

The first red-band trailer for the movie has been released (via GameFragger.com), and it introduces us to the franchise's new faces and a few returning fan-favourites. Along the way, there's plenty of the bloody, unhinged violence that's made the video games so beloved.

Released at the height of the pandemic in 2021, Mortal Kombat was a surprise hit with $84.4 million at the worldwide box office. Crucially, it proved a huge draw on the HBO Max streaming platform.

There were issues with the first movie, so...

Warner Bros. Pictures has released the official trailer and numerous character posters for Mortal Kombat II, which is scheduled to be released in theaters and IMAX on October 24.

From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, Mortal Kombat II.

This time, the fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, and Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion.

Director Simon McQuoid returns to helm the follow up to his explosive 2021 cinematic adventure,...

Johnny Cage has a pair of sunglasses and knows how to use them in the first trailer for Mortal Kombat II.

Warner Bros. releases director Simon McQuoid’s sequel movie in theaters Oct. 24. Hailing from New Line and based on the popular video game franchise that dates back to the 1990s, the film stars Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada.

Mortal Kombat II centers on the group of ragtag fighters who must defend Earth from the evil forces of Outworld. It follows 2021’s Mortal Kombat, which rebooted the film franchise that kicked off with the original 1995 movie.

In the trailer, Urban is approached at a bar by a fan of the show that Johnny Cage had starred in as an actor, with the fan asking for a reboot.

Warner Bros has unveiled a first trailer for Mortal Kombat II, which is slated for release in theaters October 24.

In New Line’s follow-up to its hit 2021 action adventure Mortal Kombat, based on the blockbuster video game franchise created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, fan favorite champion fighters from the games — now joined by martial artist Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) — are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

Lewis Tan led the first film as Cole Young, an Mma fighter facing off against Outworld enemies in a high-stakes battle for the universe. In addition to Tan, returning cast includes Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Josh Lawson as Kano, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Chin Han as Shang Tsung,...

It's time to test your might. The new red band trailer for Mortal Kombat 2 has finally been released with the sequel coming to theaters after a four-year wait.

The trailer has a heavy focus on Karl Urban's Johnny Cage, putting the fan-favorite character front and center after his absence in the previous film. Also on display are other newcomers and returning stars, who bring Johnny up to speed on the deadly "Mortal Kombat" tournament. Of course, that means that there will be plenty of fatalities, and a glimpse at some of the bloody carnage can also be seen in the trailer. Check out the new red band trailer below.

Given his popularity with fans, the absence of Johnny Cage in the 2021 film was one qualm that critics had. The sequel looks to be making up for that by putting Johnny in the spotlight. Co-star Lewis Tan, who returns...

From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, Mortal Kombat II. This time, the fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion.

Director Simon McQuoid returns to helm the follow up to his explosive 2021 cinematic adventure, from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, based on the videogame created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. The film is produced by Todd Garner, James Wan, Toby Emmerich,...

Big screen movie sequel Mortal Kombat II is headed our way this Halloween season, and Warner Bros. has unleashed the official trailer this afternoon. Give it a watch below!

Mortal Kombat II marks the arrival of Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage into the rebooted movie franchise, and the character takes center stage in this first official trailer. The new trailer also makes it clear that the sequel will actually depict the titular tournament this time around, and it looks much more like a video game come to life than the first movie did back in 2021.

That being said, I’m still not entirely sold on the approach of this particular big screen universe. A lot of what’s on display here looks much the same as the aforementioned 2021 movie, but Urban’s presence should help elevate the material and at least give us a character worth rooting for. Watch the...

Mortal Kombat is fast approaching. After nearly four years of waiting for Cole Young's (Lewis Tan) story to continue, the hotly anticipated sequel based on NetherRealm Studios's series of fighting games is ready to test its might in theaters in just a few short months on October 24. Earthrealm has bolstered its ranks with mighty new warriors, including Karl Urban as Hollywood star-turned-hero Johnny Cage, to fight the forces of Outworld and ultimately decide the world's fate. Now, the first trailer has finally been unveiled, teasing the bloody interdimensional martial arts clash ahead.

Set in the aftermath of the 2021 film from Simon McQuoid, Mortal Kombat II picks up with Young, a descendant of Scorpion and a former Mma fighter roped into the battle for Earthrealm, on a recruitment mission to find the other champions branded with the dragon marking to compete in the titular tournament while continuing to reckon with his identity.

The Mortal Kombat 2 trailer finally has a release date. Fans won’t have to wait long, as the trailer is coming out tomorrow, July 17, 2025. This was announced along with a brand new poster for the movie, showing the classic Mortal Kombat logo and confirming the movie’s official release date, October 24, 2025.

This upcoming film is the sequel to the 2021 live-action Mortal Kombat movie. According to Warner Bros. Pictures, Mortal Kombat 2 will bring back a lot of familiar faces. Hiroyuki Sanada returns as Scorpion, along with Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Josh Lawson as Kano, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han and Sub-Zero, and Max Huang as Kung Lao.

Via Warner Bros.

There will also be new characters joining the fight. Karl Urban is stepping in as Johnny Cage.

Mortal Kombat fans finally know when the first trailer for Mortal Kombat 2 will drop. According to a new poster shared by the studio, the trailer comes out tomorrow, on July 17, 2025.

Along with the trailer news, the poster also shows the film’s release date, which is set for October 24, 2025. The poster itself doesn’t reveal much, only showing the classic Mortal Kombat logo.

Via Warner Bros.

This upcoming movie is a sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat film. It will bring back many of the characters from that movie. Actors like Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Josh Lawson as Kano, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero and Bi-Han, and Max Huang as Kung Lao are all returning.

There are also new faces joining the cast this time.

"They pissed him off. They f*cked with his shades. They should have brought more guys..."

The first official poster and teaser for Mortal Kombat II are now online, with the full trailer set to arrive tomorrow.

The poster is just a redesigned take on the classic Mk dragon logo, but the teaser takes the form of a brilliantly cheesy and Ott faux trailer for Johnny Cage's (The Boys and Star Trek alum Karl Urban) latest movie, "Uncaged Fury."

The cocky Hollywood B-movie star turned heroic freedom fighter's debut was set up at the end of the first movie when Cole Young (Lewis Tan) told his fellow kombatants that he knew someone "out in LA" that could aid them in the impending rematch against the forces of Outworld.

"You finally get to see Johnny Cage," Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon previously teased in a recent interview with EW. "His...

Fans get another new look at Karl Urban as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2, and it’s already setting the internet ablaze. The Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat, Ed Boon, went to X to share a new movie poster for the fictional in-universe movie titled Uncaged Fury, starring none other than Johnny Cage. The humurous marketing campaign is being praised by fans who are buying into the bit saying things such as "This and then Ninja Mime are the best", and it’s a perfect way to tease Urban’s debut in the iconic role.

Here is a quick look at the X post where Ed Boon tags longtime Mortal Kombat producer Todd Garner while showing off the "old" poster and DVD with a teaser trailer for the Uncaged Fury movie.

Hey @Todd_Garner ... I think I found the poster and an old DVD with the teaser trailer for the Uncaged Fury movie!

Exclusive: Madeleine McGraw (The Black Phone) has signed on to star in SuperUnknown, a supernatural coming-of-age thriller written by Chris and Charlie Frazier and to be directed by The Brothers Riedell.

Set to shoot in New Mexico this fall, the film is about a high schooler who discovers his parents have been harboring a supernatural creature. Subsequently, he and his bandmates must face off with the creature as it escapes and terrorizes their suburban town. No word on McGraw’s role.

Scott MacLeod (Mending the Line) and Courtney Blythe Turk (Assassination Nation) will produce, with McGraw exec producing.

Fresh off receiving the CinemaCon Rising Star of 2025 Award, 16-year-old McGraw has her genre credentials already for her turn as Gwen in Blumhouse’s breakout horror hit, The Black Phone, and will reprise in the sequel, releasing October 17. She’s also known for roles in films like American Sniper,...

Get ready for some brutal and bloody fatalities, as we now know (roughly) when the first Mortal Kombat 2 will arrive. No doubt punching its way through screens both big and small everywhere as fans delight in the blood-soaked chaos, producer Todd Garner has now taken to social media to tease when we will get our first official look at Mortal Kombat 2...and it’s tantalizingly soon.

Due to land in theaters on October 24, 2025, Mortal Kombat 2 stars Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Mehcad Brooks as Jackson "Jax" Briggs, Tadanobu Asano as Raiden, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han/Noob Saibot, Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi/Scorpion, Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Josh Lawson as Kano, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, and many more.

Now, taking to X/Twitter,...

Inhabitants of Earthrealm, rejoice. The first trailer for Mortal Kombat 2 is closer than you think. Fans have been waiting patiently for the sequel to the 2021 movie and will soon be rewarded with the first look at the new adaptation, producer Todd Garner recently revealed. The feature has a sprawling cast and promises an emotional story for fans of the video game and movie.

In a new X (Formerly Twitter) post, Garner announced, “Before the end of this month, there will be blood…” signaling the arrival of the highly anticipated trailer. When a fan asked when we could expect the trailer to drop, Garner cryptically replied, “Before this month ends…” The makers have been providing fans with steady updates, be it set images, plot-related teases, or official character posters, which have created much hype around the upcoming film. So whenever the trailer drops, fans will be tuning in to take in every detail.

Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel Mortal Kombat 2, and while the video game adaptation wrapped production back in January of 2024 after a bumpy ride through the year of the strikes, they had to go back for some reshoots last summer. The movie will finally be making its way out into theatres on October 24th – and producer Todd Garner has taken to social media to tease that the trailer is going to drop online in July!

July… pic.twitter.com/I4YIKFMmdM

— Todd Garner (@Todd_Garner) June 10, 2025

The sequel stars returning Mortal Kombat cast members Lewis Tan as Mma fighter Cole Young, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Josh Lawson as Kano, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han and Sub-Zero, Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion,...

Mortal Kombat 2 producer Todd Garner teases the first trailer's release date. The sequel, which follows up on the 2021 video game adaptation, Mortal Kombat, is coming to theaters on October 24. Mortal Kombat 2's cast includes Hiroyuki Sanada (Scorpion), Lewis Tan (Cole Young), Jessica McNamee (Sonya Blade), along with newcomers Karl Urban (Johnny Cage), Adeline Rudolph (Kitana), Tati Gabrielle (Jade), and Martyn Ford (Shao Kahn). Despite being only four months before its release date, Warner Bros. Discovery has yet to release a trailer.

Now, Garner unveils Mortal Kombat 2's first trailer release window in an X post. The producer, who shared an image of himself glancing at the movie's rating information shown at the start of the trailer, teases in the caption that it'll arrive in "July." The rating information also confirms that the upcoming movie has received an R-rating. Check out his post below:

July… pic.twitter.com...

Alan Ritchson has been sharing some bloodied photos and reels from the set of Scott Waugh’s Runner ever since filming began in April 2025. The Reacher star’s latest post indicates that the filming has wrapped up. It appears that Ritchson is pretty happy with the movie that he just made with Owen Wilson, Rodrigo Santoro, and Leila George.

The new film will be a treat for fans of Ritchson’s Jack Reacher role, as Waugh, the director of Need for Speed and Expendables 4, promised an out-and-out action movie. According to reports, Ritchson is playing a high-end courier, Hank Malone, in the film.

Alan Ritchson’s Runner is just what Reacher fans need right now Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher in Reacher | Credits: Amazon Prime Video

Alan Ritchson‘s turn as the Caped Crusader can wait! Fans now have another exciting project to look forward to from the bulky 6 ft 3 in actor.

Alan Ritchson has traded in stalking the backwater towns of Midwest America for the sun-soaked chaos of Queensland, Australia, as production races toward the finish line on Runner, an upcoming action thriller that pairs the Reacher star with none other than Owen Wilson. Yes, you read that right — it’s Jack Reacher and Hansel, together at last. Two blonde Adonises. The film, currently shooting in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, stars Ritchson as Hank Malone, a highly skilled courier entrusted with a life-or-death mission: deliver a vital organ across hostile terrain to save the life of a critically ill young girl. Naturally, things go very sideways, very fast, as shadowy forces emerge to sabotage the delivery. Think Crank meets Midnight Run with a bit more emotional stakes — and apparently, a lot more blood.

Ritchson took to Instagram today to share a reel of behind-the-scenes photos, including several shots of himself bloodied and bruised,...

Industry Entertainment co-founder Dan Spilo has been ousted by the company.

Spilo was dismissed from production of the film “Runner” after an Hr investigation for inappropriate behavior that allegedly included bullying and yelling at crew, according to sources. He was sent home from the Queensland, Australia, set last week after the investigation.

The three remaining partners of Industry Entertainment provided a statement to Variety: “Industry Entertainment is committed to providing a safe and respectful working environment. We take very seriously the recent allegations of inappropriate conduct on the set of the film ‘Runner’ related to Dan Spilo, and are conducting a thorough investigation. The Industry partners requested that he step away from the company, and he has agreed to do so, effective immediately.”

The statement continues, “As a matter of policy and practice, Industry Entertainment has zero tolerance for harassment, abuse, or misconduct—no matter the individual’s position or tenure.

Runner is racing toward the finish line — but not without some off-camera drama. Industry Entertainment manager and producer Dan Spilo has been fired for cause from the upcoming indie action thriller, following an incident of alleged inappropriate behavior on set. According to multiple sources confirmed by Deadline, Spilo’s dismissal came after an Hr investigation into his conduct, which reportedly included bullying and yelling at crew members. At the same time, the film’s star Alan Ritchson — best known for playing Jack Reacher on Amazon Prime Video's smash hit Reacher — cut ties with Spilo as his manager. The decision came about a week ago, and sources say Spilo was quickly sent home from the Australian set, which is currently filming in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

This isn’t the first time Spilo has made headlines. Reality TV fans might remember him as the first contestant ever to be removed from Survivor,...

Industry Entertainment manager and producer Dan Spilo was fired for cause after at least one incident on the Australian set of the indie action thriller Runner. Spilo subsequently was dismissed as manager by the film’s star, Alan Ritchson, and sent home shortly after, multiple sources have confirmed to Deadline.

Those sources cited inappropriate behavior that included bullying and yelling at crew. His dismissal on the film came after an Hr investigation, and the Jack Reacher star parted ways with the manager at the same time. This all happened a week ago.

You might recall Spilo for his stint on Survivor: Island of the Idols, when he became the first contestant on the show to be sent home, for alleged inappropriate behavior. This came after two female contestants said they were made uncomfortable by Spilo’s touchy-feely manner. This played out before the cameras, and Spilo survived that. The torch...

Exclusive: Jennifer Garner, star of the 2004 romantic comedy 13 Going on 30, will be executive producer of the stage musical based on the beloved movie.

The show’s director Andy Fickman and its producer Hamish Greer for lead producing company Royo confirmed the news to Deadline.

Garner, in a statement shared exclusively with us, declares that “after more than 20 years- I still get to talk about Jenna Rink and 13 Going on 30 more days than not- who knew our quirky little movie would have such staying power?”

The actress says she’s thrilled to see the movie’s cherished characters “live on in their very own musical- are you kidding me? I’m geeking out?”

Garner saw a tape of a workshop staged in London last year with a cast led by Lucie Jones, who will play Jenna Rink, the role Garner created in the film. Judy Greer and...

Alan Ritchson may be off our small screens as a very big man, with Reacher between seasons right now, but soon he'll be on the big screen in a big way in Runner, an action flick alongside Owen Wilson, which is currently underway in the sunshine of Brisbane and the Gold Coastin Australia. The film centers on Ritchson as Hank Malone, a top-tier courier assigned to transport a vital organ to a critically ill young girl. As her life hangs in the balance, the mission quickly unravels when sinister forces emerge, determined to derail the delivery.

Ritchson has taken to Instagram, something which he's great for — particularly to show off what he's eating for breakfast — to post a behind-the-scenes look at the movie, including a look at just how bloody he's going to end up in this film. Looks like a bone-crunching, good time at the movies if you ask us.

Missing Alan Ritchson after the Reacher Season 3 finale? Well, this might be the story you've been waiting for. As revealed via Variety, the big man's next project alongside Hollywood mainstay Owen Wilson, Runner, has officially begun production in the sunny climbs of Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The movie is set to follow Ritchson as Hank Malone, a high-end courier tasked with delivering an organ to a young, dying girl. With her life in his hands, the mission spirals into chaos as evil forces look to jeopardize the delivery.

Wilson is set to star in the movie as medical courier Ben, a man also under the protective eye of Ritchson's Hank Malone. Also in the ensemble are Leila George as Kate Baker, Rodrigo Santoro as Damián Zaldívar, Sullivan Stapleton as Josh, and more. The movie is set to be directed by Need for Speed and Expend4bles' Scott Waugh, with...

Queensland, Australia has scored another Hollywood production with action-thriller “Runner,” led by “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson.

The film, which began shooting March 31 in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, follows high-end courier Hank Malone (Ritchson) tasked with delivering a life-saving organ to a seven-year-old girl. What begins as a straightforward delivery spirals into danger when outside forces target the precious cargo. Wilson co-stars as Ben, a medical courier whom Ritchson’s character must reluctantly protect.

“Runner” comes on the heels of “Bear Country,” which just wrapped production on March 23 in the same region with a star-studded cast including Russell Crowe, Aaron Paul, Teresa Palmer, Nina Dobrev and Luke Evans.

“Queensland is fast becoming the film production destination of choice,” said John-Paul Langbroek, Minister for the Arts. “From gritty urban thrillers like ‘Runner’ to beachside blockbusters like ‘Ticket to Paradise,’ the sunshine state always looks incredible on the big screen.

Exclusive: Rodrigo Santoro (300), Leila George (Disclaimer) and Adriana Barraza (Babel) have joined Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson in Runner, the new action-thriller from director Scott Waugh, which is now in production in Australia.

Based on a Black List script by Tommy White and Miles Hubley, Runner follows Hank Malone (Ritchson), a high-end courier faced with a harrowing, life-or-death mission: deliver an organ to a 7-year-old girl in need of an immediate transplant. The straightforward task rapidly devolves into a perilous game of cat and mouse, when the merciless leader of a notorious crime syndicate sets his sights on claiming the organ for himself.

George is set to play Kate, the heartbroken mother of the ailing girl who is willing to do anything to save her child’s life. Barraza plays Donna, a ruthless cartel boss, hell-bent on sabotaging Hank’s efforts for her own nefarious purposes. Santoro portrays Donna’s son Damian,...

Mortal Kombat 2 kicked its way into the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace Tuesday, where New Line chief Richard Brenner introduced the first footage from the film.

A sizzle reel teased the video game adaptation’s key characters, including Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. “I am Johnny fucking Cage,” Urban says in the clip. “It’s showtime.”

Brenner said of Mortal Kombat 2, “Expect amazing fights, epic battles and a few fatalities.” It hits theaters Oct. 24.

The feature is based on the popular video game franchise that dates back to the 1990s. It arrives four years after the previous Mortal Kombat movie hit amid the pandemic and hails from returning director Simon McQuoid. This time, Urban headlines as fan-favorite character Johnny Cage, with Tati Gabrielle joining the franchise as Jade and Adeline Rudolph joining as Kitana. Returning stars include Ludi Lin (Liu Kang), Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Lewis Tan as Cole Young,...

In response to the Covid pandemic, Warner Bros. gave all of their 2021 films day-and-date theatrical and Max streaming releases – and one movie that really benefited from the streaming side of that strategy was the video game adaptation Mortal Kombat, released in April of 2021. As reported by Business Insider, Mortal Kombat had the best weekend of any of the Warner Bros. releases on Max, with a total of 3.8 million viewers during its first few days. In addition to that, the film, which cost $55 million to make, earned $83.6 million at the global box office. So, within months of its release, Warner Bros. was already developing sequels and spinoffs. The first follow-up will be making its way into theatres sometime in 2025 – and here’s everything we know about Mortal Kombat 2.

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Commercial director Simon McQuoid made his feature directorial debut with the 2021 Mortal Kombat, following in the footsteps of Paul W.S. Anderson,...

Get over here... and check out the first official posters for Mortal Kombat II!

Producer Todd Garner has been sharing teasing behind-the-scenes photos from the sequel for quite a while, but we finally have some official promotional material via a poster spotlighting Karl Urban as "Johnny F*cking Cage," and a banner featuring the movie's updated logo.

The Boys and Star Trek actor doesn't appear to be in his classic video game costume as the beloved Mk character, but that's likely because this is a movie-within-a-movie poster for one of Cage's action flicks, "Uncaged Fury."

The cocky Hollywood star turned heroic freedom fighter's debut was set up at the end of the first movie when Cole Young (Lewis Tan) told his fellow kombatants that he knew someone "out in LA" that could aid them in the impending rematch against the forces of Outworld.

The sequel has also been given a...

A new promotional poster for the upcoming movie sequel Mortal Kombat 2 has been unveiled. It is stylized like a poster for a movie featuring Johnny Cage, revealing the first official look at The Boys star Karl Urban in the role.

On X, the official account for the Mortal Kombat film posted a poster for a faux film called Uncaged Fury, promoted as being from the same team behind Rebel Without a Cage. With motorcycles and explosions behind him, Urban's Johnny Cage is standing front and center, sporting the character's sunglasses along with a leather jacket. The list of cast and crew is also at the bottom, but a closer look will reveal them to contain the information for Mortal Kombat 2. Check out the poster in full below.

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Reacher star Alan Ritchson is teaming up with Hollywood vet Owen Wilson for a new feature film. Capitalizing on Ritchson's recent success in the genre, the movie will naturaly be an action flick.

Per Deadline, Ritchson and Wilson are set to co-star in a new action drama film called Runner. The movie will be directed by Scott Waugh, known in part for directing the Need for Speed adaptation starring Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul. More recently, Waugh helmed Expend4bles, the fourth installment of the star-studded Expendables movie series. He also directed the 2023 action movie Hidden Strike with Jackie Chan and John Cena.

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Exclusive: Owen Wilson is set to star opposite Alan Ritchson (Reacher) in Runner, an action drama helmed by Scott Waugh and getting underway in Australia. The Black List script is written by Tommy White and Miles Hubley.

Runner follows Hank Malone (Ritchson), a high-end courier who has three hours to transport an organ to save a seven-year-old girl in need of an immediate transplant. The seemingly simple mission turns deadly when the leader of a notorious crime syndicate becomes hell-bent on claiming the organ.

Wilson will play Ben, the medical courier that Ritchson is begrudgingly forced to transport and protect. The film will begin shooting in the Australian state of Queensland this March. WME Independent is co-repping domestic with A Higher Standard, who is exclusively handling foreign.

“This pairing is something I believe audiences have been hungry for, and we strive to achieve the unexpected...

As an early Christmas gift to fans, the producer of Mortal Kombat 2 has shared a brand new behind-the-scenes image as a teaser.

In the spirit of the holidays, Todd Garner, producer of the upcoming sequel to the popular 2021 Mortal Kombat film, has gone on X to tease a behind-the-scenes image of the set. While seemingly vague, fans have quickly begun to speculate about the image’s content.

🎄 pic.twitter.com/dNEyWgVUIX— Todd Garner (@Todd_Garner) December 24, 2024

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The post, captioned simply with a Christmas tree emoji, shows the film crew on set. The image shows off what appears to be a desert location that will appear in the film. At first glance, there doesn...

Mortal Kombat 2 is very quickly becoming one of the most highly anticipated action movies of 2025, and the sequel to the 2021 video game adaptation has just been given an unexpected boost by producer Todd Garner and franchise co-creator Ed Boon. Even though the movie is not set to be released in cinemas until October 2025, a recent social media post by Boon suggests that the film is very much in the can and set to blow minds in just under a years time.

In a post on X/Twitter, Garner sent a direct message to Boon asking if he had Seen any good movies lately? In a response, Boon shared an image of himself in a movie theater, where he seemed to have been watching something MK2 related. Although Boon did not elaborate on exactly what he saw, the post suggests that it was the completed cut of the movie, which wrapped filming back in January.

Excitement is mounting for the upcoming release of ‘Mortal Kombat 2‘, and recent updates from the film’s producer, Todd Garner, alongside franchise co-creator Ed Boon, promise a thrilling ride for fans of the iconic video game.

In a playful exchange on X, Garner quizzed Boon about his recent movie experiences, to which Boon responded with an image of himself at a movie theater.

This teaser suggests that Boon may have previewed early footage of the film, signaling that fans could soon see glimpses of the anticipated sequel.

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…people who’ve recently seen a good movie with me! #Komposer #Producer https://t.co/mBr8nK3OnA pic.twitter.com/FV5HkG1oiE

— Ed Boon (@noobde) November 25, 2024

The 2021 ‘Mortal Kombat’ movie set a high benchmark, thriving at the box office and paving the way for its much-awaited sequel.

Hollywood has always found it tricky to translate video...