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One of the deadliest characters in the Mortal Kombat universe has just been immortalized with a new collectible. Iron Studios has officially released the first images of a new Kung Lao figure from Mortal Kombat, showing the deadly warrior standing atop a pool of skulls, the remains of anyone foolish enough to face him. The figure is based on Kung Lao’s appearance in the Mortal Kombat video game franchise instead of Max Huang’s portrayal of the character in the 2021 film, a role that he will reprise in the sequel coming to theaters later this year. The new Kung Lao figure retails for $199.99 and is now available for pre-order from IronStudios.com. It will be shipped out worldwide later this year between October and December.

This isn’t the first time this year that Iron Studios has given a new figure to a character from the Mortal Kombat franchise.

Warner Bros.'s 2021 reboot of Mortal Kombat was a fun and delightfully bloody film featuring plenty of fan service while telling a cohesive story anyone unfamiliar with the games could follow. It was a massive hit on the service formally known as HBO Max, becoming the most-streamed title of that year. But despite its overall quality, the movie suffered from both a lack of scope and a lack of female characters among its large and diverse cast. Both of which director Simon McQuoid promises will be addressed in the upcoming sequel Mortal Kombat 2.

McQuoid, who made his feature directorial debut with Mortal Kombat and sits behind the helm of the sequel, told Entertainment Weekly that in addition to returning cast member Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Mortal Kombat 2 will also feature Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, Ana Thu Nguyen as Queen Sindel, and several other as yet-undisclosed characters.

Multiple characters killed off in the first film will be returning in Mortal Kombat 2. However, fans should know that there will be a good storyline explanation for this rather than falling back on hokey tricks.

Ed Boon, who co-created Mortal Kombat with John Tobias, teased what fans can expect from the new movie. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, he confirmed that lore from the video games will influence how characters like Josh Lawson's Kano and Max Huang's Kung Lao appear in Mortal Kombat 2 after having unfortunate fates in the previous film. As Boon noted, fans of the recent games are already very familiar with deceased characters returning, opening the door to make this possible.

"I can say Josh Lawson doesn't play Kano's twin," Boon said. "We've killed a number of characters who are in Mortal Kombat 1 and our latest games. So we deal with spirits and the NetherRealm and things like that.

Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon explains why Mortal Kombat 2 is bringing back dead characters, revealing how the movie is able to see their return. The cast of Mortal Kombat 2will see the return of deceased characters like Kano (Josh Lawson) and Kung Lao (Max Huang). Both characters died in the previous film, with Kano having been killed by Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee) and Kung Lao having his soul taken by Shang Tsung (Chin Han). However, with their return, the budding movie franchise has opened the door for deceased character stories to continue.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Boon explained how Mortal Kombat 2's inclusion of the NetherRealm will explain how dead characters are able to come back to life. The creator explained how spirits are going to be an important concept to the sequel, allowing dead characters to return. It also means more characters who are dead can get...

Mortal Kombat was released in 2021 and, despite premiering on HBO Max at the same time it arrived in theaters (a result of the pandemic), it was considered a hit with a bigger-than-expected $84.4 million worldwide.

The sequel finally arrives in theaters later this year and Entertainment Weekly (via GameFragger.com) has shared a first look at several of Mortal Kombat 2's leads. Among them are Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana.

Ed Boon, Mortal Kombat co-creator and head of NetherRealm Studios, told the site, "You finally get to see Johnny Cage. His integration into the Mortal Kombat story and universe is a big part of what this movie explores. He's a washed-up Hollywood guy thrown into this magical, ultra-violent thing."

"Karl, his depiction of Johnny Cage is different than our games in some ways," he continued. "He's...

The first images from Mortal Kombat 2, debuted by EW, reveal “The Boys” star Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, a fan-favorite character from the video game franchise.

The photos also show Adeline Rudolph (“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”) as Kitana, Hiroyuki Sanada returning as Scorpion, and bodybuilder Martyn Ford (“The Sandman”) as antagonist Shao Kahn.

“You finally get to see Johnny Cage,” Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon tells EW. “His integration into the Mortal Kombat story and universe is a big part of what this movie explores. He’s a washed-up Hollywood guy thrown into this magical, ultra-violent thing.

“Karl, his depiction of Johnny Cage is different than our games in some ways. He’s adding his own flare to it, but I think it’ll feel fresh. There’s like a novelty factor in there.”

The cast also sees the return of Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade,...

New photos have been revealed for the upcoming sequel Mortal Kombat 2. Along with teasing the returns of some original film characters, they also reveal the debuts of Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), Kitana (Adeline Rudolph), and Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford).

The images were unveiled by Entertainment Weekly. Previously, Urban's Johnny Cage was revealed on movie poster artwork, though the images reveal the first official still of the character in the film. These are also the first images of Rudolph's Kitana and Ford's Shao Kahn, while another photo previews the return of Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion. The photos can be viewed below.

"You finally get to see Johnny Cage," Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon said of the fan favorite finally appearing in the film after his absence in the previous movie. "His integration into the Mortal Kombat story and universe is a big part of what this movie explores. He's...

Actor, comedian, and YouTuber Steven He has been set to star in Kung Fu Deadly, a supernatural martial arts action-comedy that sees pest control dealing with an ancient Chinese enemy.

Deadline reports today that filming has begun in Dublin and County Meath, Ireland.

Kung Ful Deadly will follow “two hapless pest controllers who are thrust into mortal danger when they accidentally tranquilize a Taoist hunter of Chinese undead aka ‘Jiangshi’ who are spreading through the city. Having interrupted her pursuit of a centuries old enemy and with the clock ticking, they must reluctantly band together to rid the city of this supernatural menace the only way they know how: extermination.”

For the uninitiated, Jiangshi are folkloric vampires distinguished by their unique hopping movement. Recent family-friendly animated series like Gremlins: Secret of the Mogwai and Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld feature contemporary depictions of the Jiangshi, but Kung Fu Deadly sounds...

Exclusive: Filming has begun in Dublin and County Meath, Ireland, on Kung Fu Deadly, a martial arts supernatural action-comedy starring YouTuber and TikToker Steven He.

Produced by Paddy McDonald (Predestination), who also wrote the script with Nicholas Cooper (Zombie Plane), the Irish-Australian co-production is being directed by Fergal Costello (BAFTA winner for Brain In Gear). Essential Film Group is handling worldwide sales.

The movie concerns two hapless pest controllers who are thrust into mortal danger when they accidentally tranquilize a Taoist hunter of Chinese undead aka “Jiangshi” who are spreading through the city. Having interrupted her pursuit of a centuries old enemy and with the clock ticking, they must reluctantly band together to rid the city of this supernatural menace the only way they know how: extermination.

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Mortal Kombatstar Lewis Tan doesn't hold back when it comes to AI generated fan films.

In a February 11 X/Twitter post, Tan responded to an AI generated "hype trailer" published by user GenMagnetic. an responded to the trailer, which is replete with inconsistent characters and oddly fluid cinematics, with a simple "This disgusts me."

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This disgusts me— Lewis Tan (@TheLewisTan) February 11, 2025

Tan made his debut as Cole Young in 2021's Mortal Kombat from director Simon McQuoid and writers Greg Russo and Dave Callaham. An original character created for the film, Cole is one of the Earthrealm champions as decided by a strange, immediately recognizable birthmark. Tan starred alongside an ensemble cast including Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Josh Lawson as Kano, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang,...

“Mortal Kombat II” is the upcoming R-rated New Line Cinema live-action fantasy sequel, based on the video game series, directed by Simon McQuoid, starring “The Boys” actor Karl Urban as fighter ‘Johnny Cage’, releasing October 24, 2025 in theaters:

Returning cast includes 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 ss ‘Jax’, Ludi Lin as ‘Liu Kang’, Chin Han as ‘Shang Tsung’, Joe Taslim as ‘Bi-Han’/‘Sub-Zero’, Hiroyuki Sanada as ‘Hanzo Hasashi’/‘Scorpion’ and Max Huang as ‘Kung Lao’.

New characters include Urban as ‘Johnny Cage’, Adeline Rudolph as ‘Kitana’, Tati Gabrielle as ‘Jade’…

…Martyn Ford as emperor ‘Shao Kahn’, Damon Herriman as ‘Quan Chi’, Desmond Chiam as ‘Edenian King Jerrod’ and Ana Thu Nguyen as ‘Queen Sindel’.

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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...

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. So we still don’t know when this movie is going to be released – but it is starting to take some steps forward. Back in November, we learned that Mortal Kombat 2 has been rated R for strong bloody violence and gore, and language. Now, a logo for the film has been unveiled, along with a poster featuring the character of actor Johnny Cage, played by Karl Urban. You can check those images out at the bottom of this article.

The screenplay for Mortal Kombat 2 has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer on the Marvel / Disney+ series Moon Knight.

The marketing campaign for Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema’s Mortal Kombat II is officially underway, with the sequel’s logo and a teaser poster being released this morning.

Meet Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage with the official marketing materials below!

The art is a faux poster for an in-universe movie titled Uncaged Fury starring Johnny Cage, and it gives us our very first look at the star of “The Boys” as the iconic Mk movie star.

Mortal Kombat II fights its way into theaters on October 24, 2025.

We expect the trailer very soon. Stay tuned.

Simon McQuoid returns to the director’s seat for Mortal Kombat 2, which will feature a screenplay by Jeremy Slater (“The Exorcist,” “Moon Knight”).

The cast of fresh faces for Mortal Kombat 2 includes Martyn Ford (“The Sandman”), Desmond Chiam (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka), and Damon Herriman (House of Wax,...

Mortal Kombat star Josh Lawson has teased a new version of his character in the eagerly anticipated sequel, asking fans to brace themselves for "Kano 2.0." Mortal Kombat 2, featuring new and returning characters, will hit theaters on October 24, 2025.

Lawson endeared himself to fans in the first film, playing the charismatic rogue and leader of the Black Dragon criminal organization. Kano initially begins Mortal Kombat as one of Earth's defenders before betraying his comrades at the behest of the Outworld sorcerer Shang Tsung and the speedster Kabal. He meets his end when Sonya Blade stabs him in the eye with a garden gnome. The character will, however, return in the sequel, and Lawson told The Direct what audiences can expect from the character in the film. "I can say that in the second Mortal Kombat, Kano has a new chapter in his life, that [chapter] being death," the actor teased.

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The Kano character didn’t make it through the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie alive, getting taken out with a garden gnome to the eye… but that isn’t stopping Josh Lawson from reprising the role in the sequel Mortal Kombat 2. Speaking with The Direct, Lawson took a moment to hype up his character’s return, saying viewers should prepare themselves for Kano 2.0.

Director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel, working from a screenplay written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer on the Marvel / Disney+ series Moon Knight. Last year, Slater said that working on the project had been “really fun so far. … I’m working really closely with the director and the studios, and the game guys, and I think—I can’t say anything about the actual story, but I think they definitely learned some lessons the last time around in terms of,...

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 after a bumpy ride through the year of the strikes, they had to go back for some reshoots this past summer. So we still don’t know when this movie is going to be released – but it shouldn’t be much longer before we’re hearing release date news, because the Motion Picture Association ratings board has seen the movie and given it a rating! Mortal Kombat 2 has been rated R for strong bloody violence and gore, and language. The previous movie was rated R for strong bloody violence and language throughout, and some crude references.

The screenplay for Mortal Kombat 2 has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer on the Marvel / Disney+ series Moon Knight. Last year,...

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are bringing live action sequel Mortal Kombat 2 to theaters next Halloween, and the film has received its “R” rating from the MPA this week.

Mortal Kombat 2 is rated “R” for “strong bloody violence and gore, and language.”

For the sake of comparison, 2021’s Mortal Kombat movie was similarly rated “R,” but only for “strong bloody violence and language throughout, and some crude references.”

Mortal Kombat 2 comes to theaters October 24, 2025.

You can expect the film to release in IMAX as well as traditional theaters.

Simon McQuoid returns to the director’s seat for Mortal Kombat 2, which will feature a screenplay by Jeremy Slater (“The Exorcist,” “Moon Knight”).

The cast of fresh faces for Mortal Kombat 2 includes Martyn Ford (“The Sandman”), Desmond Chiam (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka), and Damon Herriman (House of Wax, The Nightingale...

Mortal Kombat 2 producer Todd Garner has unveiled an exciting tease for the film's big bad, Shao Kahn. The upcoming installment of the popular video game adaptation will hit theaters on October 24, 2025.

Garner posted a silhouette image of the menacing ruler of Outworld on X (formerly known as Twitter), teasing Shao Kahn's look and costume for Mortal Kombat 2. British bodybuilder, social media personality, and actor Martyn Ford will portray the iconic villain, having previously appeared in movies such as Undisputed IV, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and Redcon-1. The 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall Ford, nicknamed The Nightmare, possesses the physicality required for the role. Garner stated last year while announcing the sequel had entered production, that Mortal Kombat 2 would address the shortcomings of the first installment.

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Mortal Kombat 2 will feature an impressive number of fight scenes, according to one of the film's stars. Despite opening when movie theaters were slowly opening back up following the Covid-19 lockdowns, 2021's Mortal Kombat was a hit for Warner Bros. after becoming the biggest movie to premiere on then-named streaming service HBO Max, beating out films like Dune and Godzilla vs. Kong. A sequel was ordered and is set for release in 2025, with much of the original cast returning.

Mechad Brooks, who played Jax in Mortal Kombat and will reprise his role in the sequel, spoke with Cbr and revealed that the upcoming movie will have 27 fight scenes. He said, "In this film, you're going to see a lot more of Jax's personality, a lot more of his humor, a lot more of what he believes, and some really, really awesome fighting. There are 27 fights in the movie, and...

Mortal Kombat 2 star Mehcad Brooks hints at how the sequel will see Jax grow as a character, as well as the massive undertaking of creating a bigger tournament. The actor made his debut as Special Forces Major Jackson "Jax" Briggs in the 2021 film adaptation of the iconic video game franchise that explores the battles between Earthrealm and Outworld. He'll be one of many fighters in the Mortal Kombat 2 cast representing Earthrealm in the coming tournament, with the sequel promising to expand on the first movie's roster of characters.

Speaking to Mortal Kombat 2's greater scope, Brooks tells Screen Rant that the movie features 27 fights, a big step up from the original's 17. Highlighting how important Jax is to him, Brooks states that Jax's role will allow him to highlight more of his character, alongside his values and what drives him.

Jax is in my DNA. Love him. I understand him.

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 after a bumpy ride through the year of the strikes, it sounds like they’re doing some reshoots at the moment. Ludi Lin reprises the role of Liu Kang in the new film, and while doing the press rounds for the martial arts movie Art of Eight Limbs, where he co-stars with former TV Spider-Man Nicholas Hammond, Lin took a moment to hype Mortal Kombat 2 to the folks at Screen Rant, saying the sequel is bigger and better than its predecessor, and that Karl Urban’s performance as popular video game character Johnny Cage will “blow your socks off.”

The screenplay for Mortal Kombat 2 has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer on the Marvel / Disney+ series Moon Knight.

Mortal Kombat star Ludi Lin offers the upcoming sequel some especially high praise, promising that "everything is going to be bigger."

Speaking to ScreenRant, Lin discussed the expansive story and sprawling set pieces fans can expect in the hotly anticipated Mortal Kombat 2. "I hope you guys are ready for the next one," Lin said. "We've been shooting this one forever, I'm back in Australia still shooting Mk 2. I was here for almost a year last time. Yeah, it's gonna be pretty immense, everything is going to be bigger."

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Lin went on to hype up his costars and crew on Mortal Kombat 2, especially The Boys star Karl Urban, who portrays Johnny Cage in the sequel,...

We're still waiting (and probably will be for a while longer) on a first look at some footage from Warner Bros./New Line's Mortal Kombat 2, but producer and co-creator of the iconic video game series, Ed Boon, has now taken to social media to share a teasing glimpse of one of the new characters who'll be debuting in the sequel, Kitana.

Her face is kept hidden, but we do get a look at the fan-favorite fighter's signature weapon and costume. Kitana will be played by Chilling Adventures of Sabrina actress Adeline Rudolph.

The Netflix series marked Rudolph's screen debut, but the Hong Kong-born model-turned-actress has also appeared in the CW’s Riverdale and Netflix’s Resident Evil series. She is also set to play the female lead in Millennium’s Hellboy: The Crooked Man.

Boon also revealed that he has seen an unfinished cut of the movie.

Among the fan favorite fighters entering the tournament in Mortal Kombat 2 is Kitana. Played by Adeline Rudolph, the character will be bringing along her trademark weapon of choice in the live-action movie sequel.

The Mortal Kombat films are inspired by the original video game franchise created by John Tobias and Ed Boon. On the social media platform X, Boon shared that he personally watched a rough cut of the upcoming sequel. The video game developer also included an image of Kitana, claiming that he took the picture from producer Todd Garner's phone. The image crops out Rudolph's face, but provides a good look at Kitana's costume along with one of her bladed fans. The post can be seen below.

I recently saw a (unfinished cut) screening of the Mortal Kombat 2 movie. During the screening I broke into @Todd_Garner 's phone, found this image from the film,...

Speaking in an interview at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Mortal Kombat 2 star Lewis Tan had a pretty interesting tidbit to share about the gaming skills of his costars, stating that Joe Taslim, who fans remember as Sub-Zero, is the out-and-out king among them regarding Mortal Kombat. That fact deepens with anticipation for a sequel to the 2021 film adaptation of the ultra-popular video game franchise.

The first Mortal Kombat movie, which came out in 2021, was an epic battle between the fighters of Earthrealm and the nefarious forces of Outworld. Despite Earthrealm's walk out at the end victorious, it didn't feel like much had been resolved. The ending set a clear stage for Mortal Kombat 2. The sequel vows to go deeper into the lore of the franchise, fusing intense martial arts action with supernatural elements that have become so endearing to fans of this series.

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In the 2021 movie, Lewis Tan played Cole Young, an original character thrust into the world of Mortal Kombat. While many familiar characters from the video games were featured, one common complaint with fans is that there wasn't a Mortal Kombat-style tournament in the movie, making it feel like something was missing. Speaking about the sequel with Collider, Tan confirmed that there is a tournament fans can anticipate in Mortal Kombat 2. While he couldn't get any more specific, he further explained that the filmmakers learned from the feedback given to the 2021 film.

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Joe Taslim, who plays Sub-Zero, is the best Mortal Kombat player among the cast, showcasing his gaming skills on social media. Mortal Kombat 2 will feature original and new cast members training for the deadly tournament between Earthrealm and Outworld. The sequel promises to continue the intense martial arts action and supernatural elements from the first film.

Mortal Kombat 2 star Lewis Tan reveals which cast member is best at the video game. The upcoming movie is a sequel to 2021's game adaptation, which followed fighters representing Earthrealm who were thrown into a deadly tournament against the forces of Outworld. The original movie ended with Earthrealm claiming a much-needed victory. While Mortal Kombat saw many fighters lose their lives, the sequel will see formerly dead foes return through sinister magical means.

While Mortal Kombat 2 is roughly a year away, Tan revealed to Screen Rant at San Diego Comic Con...

The Boys star Karl Urban is playing Johnny Cage in the upcoming movie sequel Mortal Kombat 2. As the traditional depictions of the fan-favorite fighter are very well established with fans, Mortal Kombat star Lewis Tan warned that Urban's version will subvert expectations.

Tan, who played original character Cole Young in the first film, shared an update on Mortal Kombat 2 in a new interview with Screen Rant. While he couldn't get specific, Tan hinted that Urban's take on Johnny Cage won't be what Mortal Kombat fans are expecting. While he's bringing a "unique" take to the iconic character, however, Tan teased that fans will love what the acclaimed actor brings to the role.

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Mortal Kombat (2021) broke a 29-year-old franchise tradition regarding Liu Kang that only Mortal Kombat 2 can restore. As the first theatrical Mortal Kombat movie since 1997s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, the 2021 reboot had the difficult mission of reigniting the live-action side of the franchise. Between the violence and the special effects, Mortal Kombat (2021) accurately portrayed the visuals and the tone of the Mk games. That said, Mortal Kombat had flaws, including sidelining important characters like Scorpion and Liu Kang.

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Mortal Kombat 2 lands in theaters in October 2025. Karl Urban joins the cast as Johnny Cage, promising an action-packed and thrilling cinematic experience. Lewis Tan teases a "bigger" and "insane" sequel, promising fans an epic continuation of the Mortal Kombat saga.

After being greenlit back in 2022, and following several delays, we finally know when we will get to see the bloody mayhem of Mortal Kombat once again take over the silver screen. Warner Bros. has now announced that Mortal Kombat 2, a sequel to the 2021 outing, will land in IMAX theaters on 24 October, 2025 (via Deadline).

Directed once again by Simon McQuoid from a script written by Moon Knights Jeremy Slater, Mortal Kombat 2 will pick up with the once washed-up mixed martial arts fighter Cole Young as he and a band of other fighters must battle to defend Earthrealm against Outworld.

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Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have announced tonight that their movie sequel Mortal Kombat 2 will be fighting its way into theaters not this Halloween but next Halloween.

Mortal Kombat 2 comes to theaters October 24, 2025.

You can expect the film to release in IMAX as well as traditional theaters.

Simon McQuoid returns to the director’s seat for Mortal Kombat 2, which will feature a screenplay by Jeremy Slater (“The Exorcist,” “Moon Knight”).

The cast of fresh faces for Mortal Kombat 2 includes Martyn Ford (“The Sandman”), Desmond Chiam (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka), and Damon Herriman (House of Wax, The Nightingale), alongside Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Tati Gabrielle as Jade and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana.

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Warner Bros. is aiming for a flawless victory, dating “Mortal Kombat 2” for an IMAX release on Oct. 24, 2025.

The New Line sequel, first announced in January 2022, will be written by Jeremy Slater, best known for the Disney Plus Marvel series “Moon Knight.” Simon McQuoid, who directed “Mortal Kombat,” returns to direct the follow-up. Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Damon Herriman, Tati Gabrielle Martyn Ford, Max Huang and Ana Thu Nguyen star, with Chin Han, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada. Todd Garner, James Wan, Simon McQuoid, E. Bennett Walsh and Toby Emmerich are producing.

The first “Mortal Kombat,” a martial arts-inspired adaptation of the popular video game created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, opened in theaters and on HBO Max in April 2021, earning $42 million domestically and $83 million worldwide.

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Mortal Kombat 2 will bring back deceased characters through the introduction of Quan Chi, a necromancer who can bring people back from the dead. Death is not permanent in the Mortal Kombat universe, and characters often return after dying, allowing for endless possibilities in the franchise. The sequel is expected to dive deeper into the lore and explore characters that haven't had a chance to shine in live-action, making it better than the 2021 reboot.

Several deceased Mortal Kombat characters are expected to return in Mortal Kombat 2, and the sequel’s new game character is the perfect way to explain how. The upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 will see new champions, such as Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage, but also familiar faces from the first movie. Nailing the lineup of heroes and villains is the key to any good Mk story, which is why the sequel already sounds better than the 2021 reboot.

Mortal Kombat 2 will feature the return of Kung Lao, despite his death in the first movie. He has a history of dying and being brought back to life in the franchise. Kung Lao is likely to be reintroduced as a villain in Mortal Kombat 2, possibly working under Quan Chi and/or Shang Tsung. This could lead to an emotional match between him and Liu Kang. The sequel is expected to incorporate more elements from the game, including fighting previously deceased characters. The introduction of Quan Chi and Netherrealm may be tied to the return of other dead characters like Kano and Sub-Zero.

Mortal Kombat 2’s returning character continues one classic trope from the video games and other Mk adaptations. 2021’s Mortal Kombat reboot combined elements of the original game with portions of the rebooted Mk timeline, resulting in a unique lineup of characters that set it apart from previous films.

Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel Mortal Kombat 2, which recently wrapped production after a bumpy ride through the year of the strikes. This film will be bringing popular video game character Johnny Cage to the screen, with Karl Urban of Dredd, Star Trek, and The Boys taking on the role. Despite Urban’s established awesomeness, he was an unexpected choice for Johnny Cage, and there are some fans who have let it be known that they would have chosen someone else to play the part. We’ll have to wait and see how it turned out, but one thing we know right now is that Urban had a great time working on the movie, calling it “most action packed fun I’ve ever had on a film!”

Urban said that while celebrating the end of production on Instagram, where he made a...

Karl Urban marked the end of filming on Simon McQuoid‘s upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 on his Instagram, calling it “the most action packed fun I’ve ever had” on a film. Urban, who plays Johnny Cage in the follow-up to the 2021 film, also took the opportunity to show himself sans beard, which he’ll no doubt be growing back for The Boys, which will be returning for Season 4 later this year.

We’ve not seen a picture yet of Urban as everyone’s favourite action movie star, though MK2 producer Todd Garner had given us a peek of what to expect a few weeks back. Garner had taken to X last week to announce that filming had wrapped for the film, which according to Garner, won’t have a trailer out just yet.

“I know I’m gonna start getting a lot of messages about like, ‘When is the trailer?...

Mortal Kombat 2 has officially wrapped up filming, exciting fans who are eagerly awaiting the action-packed sequel. The sequel aims to build on the success of the 2021 reboot, delivering high-octane action and exploring deeper into the lore of the Mortal Kombat saga. Although the release date is yet to be announced, there are high expectations for Mortal Kombat 2 to meet the promises made by the film's producer during production.

The excitement surrounding the Mortal Kombat franchise has continued to grow with several recent teases by the movie’s producer, Todd Garner. Now fans have been given another update on the action sequel, as it has been confirmed that Mortal Kombat 2 has officially wrapped up filming, with Karl Urban celebrating the end of his shoot.

The sequel to the 2021 reboot of the iconic video game adaptation is eagerly awaited by fans, and even though the reboot did not become...

Mortal Kombat 2 has officially wrapped up filming, exciting fans who are eagerly awaiting the action-packed sequel. The sequel aims to build on the success of the 2021 reboot, delivering high-octane action and exploring deeper into the lore of the Mortal Kombat saga. Although the release date is yet to be announced, there are high expectations for Mortal Kombat 2 to meet the promises made by the film's producer during production.

The excitement surrounding the Mortal Kombat franchise has continued to grow with several recent teases by the movie’s producer, Todd Garner. Now fans have been given another update on the action sequel, as it has been confirmed that Mortal Kombat 2 has officially wrapped up filming.

The sequel to the 2021 reboot of the iconic video game adaptation is eagerly awaited by fans, and even though the reboot did not become the huge blockbuster some hoped for, it did enough to get a second bout.

Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel Mortal Kombat 2, which started filming at the end of June last year… then had to shut down production when the Screen Actors Guild strike hit a couple weeks later. That strike came to an end in November, and filming resumed on Mortal Kombat 2 very soon after. Now filming has wrapped, and we know this because Max Huang, who plays Kung Lao in these movies, shared pictures from the wrap party! You can check them out at the bottom of this article, along with some images producer Todd Garner shared to social media during the production.

The screenplay for Mortal Kombat 2 has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer on the Marvel / Disney+ series Moon Knight. Last year, Slater said that working on the project had been “really fun so far. … I...

Kung Lao actor Max Huang confirms that filming for Mortal Kombat 2 has officially wrapped by sharing pictures from the cast's celebration. Although filming has now wrapped, the sequel still does not yet have a firm release date or story synopsis. Mortal Kombat 2 is set to include a bigger cast than the first movie, including the addition of Karl Urban as Johnny Cage.

Mortal Kombat 2 star Max Huang confirms that the sequel has now wrapped filming by sharing cast celebration pohots. Based on the hit video game franchise, the most recent Mortal Kombat movie was released in 2021. The upcoming sequel, which entered production last year, is set to see Simon McQuoid return to the director's chair, following both new and returning characters alike in another bloody, action-packed outing.

Now, as the Mortal Kombat 2 release date remains unannounced, Huang, who plays Kung Lao, takes to Instagram to confirm...

That's a wrap on Mortal Kombat 2.

Recently, Mortal Kombat 2 had resumed filming after it was shut down in 2023 due to the film industry strikes. On Sunday, Kung Lao actor Max Huang announced with a post on Instagram that principal photography has officially been wrapped on the project. The actor also included a slew of behind-the-scenes images with several co-stars at the sequel's wrap party. While a release date has yet to be announced, Mortal Kombat 2 completing its filming should come as fantastic news for the fans who've been patiently waiting since 2021 to see what happens next.

Related Mortal Kombat 2 Producer Reveals First Look at Tati Gabrielle as Jade Mortal Kombat 2 producer Todd Garner has shared a first look at Jade's debut. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Max Huang 黄又亮 (@maxhuangofficial)

Several of the talents involved with the film responded to the post.

Mortal Kombat 2 producer Todd Garner recently shared the first official look at Karl Urban's Johnny Cage, although the image may leave some fans disappointed.

On the social media platform X, Garner has been sharing sneak peek images of several Mortal Kombat characters set to be introduced in the forthcoming sequel to the 2021 live-action movie. The latest photo posted by Garner is a close-up of a silver belt buckle, which reads "cage" in all capital letters, that is holding up a pair of blue jeans that have a white shirt tucked into them. While no caption or additional details were provided, Garner is clearly teasing the arrival of Johnny Cage, one of the most popular Mortal Kombat characters, in the sequel.

Related Mortal Kombat 2 Producer Reveals First Look at Tati Gabrielle as Jade Mortal Kombat 2 producer Todd Garner has shared a first look at Jade's debut. pic.

A new sneak peek at Mortal Kombat 2 has been revealed.

On the social media platform X, producer Todd Garner shared an image of You and Uncharted star Tati Gabrielle as a live-action incarnation of Jade. The image is a close-up shot of Gabrielle's face, so it doesn't include a full costume reveal, but it does reveal the first official look at the character in the movie. In other recent posts on X, Garner also teased the arrivals of Kitana and Shao Khan, respectively played by Adeline Rudolph and Martyn Ford, by sharing images of their signature weapons from the video games.

Related Mortal Kombat 2 Resumes Filming, Karl Urban Shares New Set Photo Karl Urban shared a new cast photo from the set to reveal that Mortal Kombat 2 has resumed production. pic.twitter.com/ZACvfiqKxu — Todd Garner (@Todd_Garner) January 11, 2024 pic.twitter.com/3ONd95g7XT — Todd Garner (@Todd_Garner) January 9, 2024 pic.

Mortal Kombat 2 will feature the tournament that was missing from the 2021 reboot, satisfying fan desires. The sequel will add popular characters like Johnny Cage and Kitana to the fighter roster. Fans are hoping for a climactic showdown between Liu Kang and Shang Tsung, after the first movie failed to deliver one.

Mortal Kombat 2 needs to feature an epic fight the 2021 reboot failed to deliver. Not only did Mortal Kombat 2021 mark the first live-action movie from the franchise in almost 25 years, but it was also the first to earn an R-rating. Reviews for the film itself were mixed, with a common (and valid critique) being that the actual tournament wasn't included in the story. Still, the movie delivered gory carnage and appropriately whet appetites for the upcoming sequel.

Not only will Mortal Kombat 2 include the titular tournament, but it will also add more fan favorites to the fighter roster,...

Filming for Mortal Kombat 2 has resumed after a temporary suspension due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. The sequel will introduce Johnny Cage, played by Karl Urban, along with other newcomers and returning stars. Johnny Cage is the most anticipated character in the sequel, though his exact role in the movie is still uncertain.

Mortal Kombat 2's Johnny Cage actor shares a set photo confirming that filming has resumed. A sequel to the 2021 reboot, the upcoming film will introduce the martial arts movie star Johnny Cage, as teased by the first film's ending, played by The Boys star Karl Urban. The cast also includes more newcomers and a slew of returning stars. The sequel started filming in June 2023 but was swiftly suspended the following month due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, which ended on November 9.

Now, on Instagram, Karl Urban shared a set photo confirming that filming on Mortal Kombat 2...

Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel Mortal Kombat 2, which started filming at the end of June… then had to shut down production when the Screen Actors Guild strike hit a couple weeks later. That strike came to an end last week, and it was rumored that Mortal Kombat 2 would go back into production in early 2024. When producer Todd Garner saw that rumor, he tweeted, “This is not true. We are filming before then…” Way before then, as it turns out. Garner and cast member Karl Urban have both confirmed that Mortal Kombat 2 is already filming again!

Urban confirmed by sharing a picture that shows him hanging out with some of his castmates. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.

The screenplay for Mortal Kombat II has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer...

The Mortal Kombat movie sequel is back on track with its production following the end of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

On Instagram, Mortal Kombat 2 actor Karl Urban, who plays Johnny Cage in the upcoming film, shared a new image from the set. The photo reveals Urban standing with several of his co-stars, each of them flashing two fingers for the camera. A closer look at a set trailer in the photo also shows off an MK2 logo along with the name Jax Briggs, who's played by Mehcad Brooks in the sequel. Brooks can be seen in the photo as well, with Urban noting in the caption of the post, "We're back baby! MK2. Let's go!! Love this cast."

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Johnny Cage was alluded to in the previous film,...