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New Mortal Kombat II Trailer Centers Johnny Cage, Confirms Tournament Focus

The sequel arrives in theaters in May 2026 with an R rating, featuring an expanded roster drawn closely from the games.

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.