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Mortal Kombat II Becomes No. 2 Fighting-Game Earner in North America, Nears $75 Million Worldwide

The film still needs stronger international sales to reach financial targets.

Overview

  • After its first six days in theaters, the sequel reached about $46.9 million in North America and roughly $75.1 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo figures cited in trade reports.
  • Mortal Kombat II has already topped the 2021 reboot’s domestic haul and now ranks as the second-highest-grossing fighting-game adaptation in North American history.
  • Early reception trends positive, with critics around 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and audience scores near 89–90%, as coverage highlights the focus on tournament action and fight choreography.
  • Writer Jeremy Slater says he is mapping out multiple sequels with more classic characters planned, signaling a long-term theatrical strategy if box-office momentum holds.
  • Analysts note an estimated $80 million production budget and a rough $200 million break-even target, and reports say no PVOD or HBO Max dates are confirmed despite some third-party predictions.