Overview
- Warner Bros. released a new Mortal Kombat II trailer that spotlights Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage as the lead.
- The story pivots to the actual Mortal Kombat tournament and promises more fights, game-faithful characters, and brutal fatalities.
- Theatrical release is set for May 2026, with outlets reporting differing dates of May 8 or May 15, and IMAX screenings planned.
- The film is rated R for strong bloody violence and gore, and language.
- Simon McQuoid returns as director from a Jeremy Slater script, the cast expands to include Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, and a third film is in development.