Mortal Kombat II release date, cast, trailer, what to expect, and more about The Boys-fame Karl Urban's martial arts fantasy movie

Mortal Kombat II was scheduled to release this October, but has been postponed to 2026 to avoid the crowded release schedules at the end of 2025 and have a more profitable run in the Summer. The makers have been trying to build a new live-action franchise of the popular video game. The upcoming martial arts fantasy drama is the sequel to the 2021 movie which served as the reboot of the Mortal Kombat film franchise, first released in 1995. The interesting part is The Boys-fame Karl Urban has joined for the lead role in the sequel.

Mortal Kombat II release date

The martial arts fantasy drama is now set to release in cinemas on May 15, 2026. The previous Mortal Kombat movie, which was released during the pandemic, had collected $84.4 million worldwide at the box office in 2021. The fantasy drama was made on a budget of $55 million.

Mortal Kombat II cast members

While Karl Urban plays the lead role of Johnny Cage, other actors like 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 will be seen in pivotal roles.

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What to expect from Mortal Kombat II

Fans can expect more intense action sequences in the upcoming sequel with the introduction of new characters Johnny Cage and Kitana. Mortal Kombat II promises to continue the struggle between Earthrealm and Outworld with intricate martial arts, a high-stakes tournament setting where the fate of Earth hangs in the balance

The sequel claims to expand upon the franchise's backstory, showcase more of Mortal Kombat's signature martial art moves and more in-depth exploration of the Mortal Kombat universe. The tournament is expected to have dire consequences, and audiences will be kept in track of who is winning as the fate of realms hangs in the balance. Characters from the previous movie like Cole Young, Sonya Blade, and Kano are expected to return in Mortal Kombat II.

What does the trailer of Mortal Kombat II show?

The 2-minute-31-second trailer shows that Karl Urban has been recruited for the tournament, teasing the impending invasion of Earthrealm by the powerful Outworld overload Shao Kahn. The video also features glimpses of epic, violent battles, returning characters, and new combatants. The trailer was unveiled as a red-band video as it showcases brutal violence and bloody sequences that have been the hallmark of the Mortal Kombat franchise.

FAQs:

Q. When to watch Mortal Kombat II?

A. Mortal Kombat II is rescheduled to release on May 15, 2026. Earlier, it was slated to release in October 2025, but was postponed to next year

Q. Who are the cast members of Mortal Kombat II?

A. Mortal Kombat II will feature The Boys-fame Karl Urban in the lead role, along with 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 to be seen in pivotal roles.