Mortal Kombat 2: Release date news, cast details and more about the upcoming sequel

Mortal Kombat 2 will hit the theaters in the coming months. It is a sequel to the 2021 video game adaptation. The first film starred Lewis Tan in the lead role of MMA fighter Cole Young. Now, the sequel brings The Boys star Karl Urban to the screen as Johnny Cage. Entertainment Weekly has recently shared a first look into his character. When speaking about introducing Johnny Cage, Ed Boon from NetherRealm Studios said,

"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."

Simon McQuoid, who helmed the 2021 film, has directed the upcoming sequel. The script is written by Jeremy Slater, known for his work on Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Marvel's Moon Knight.

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When does Mortal Kombat 2 come out in 2025? Release date revealed

Mortal Kombat 2 is slated for a theatrical release in the US on October 24, 2025. It is the fourth film from the franchise that began with the 1995 film. The Karl Urban starrer will follow in the footsteps of the 2021 adaptation and enter Los Angeles for its next chapter. Warner Bros. Pictures holds the film's distribution rights.

Before heading to the cinemas, fans can watch the first Mortal Kombat movie on Max or Hulu. You may rent it on digital platforms like Apple TV and Prime Video.

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Mortal Kombat 2 plot details explored - What happens in this Karl Urban starrer?

Mortal Kombat film franchise is based on the 1990 video game series from Ed Boon and John Tobias. The 2021 adaptation followed Cole Young as he embarked on a quest to save the world in the battle against the Outworld. He entered a high-stakes competition, which will potentially continue in the latest sequel.

The plot for Mortal Kombat 2 is under wraps at the time of writing this article. However, Ed Boon offered some insights into the intense fights that await the audiences. He told EW,

"They [the fighters] keep score throughout the movie. There's a visual representation of who is winning...It's not just a tournament for the sake of a tournament. There are huge consequences, so you really are keeping score. And there are a lot of twists in it that keep you on your toes."

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Mortal Kombat 2 cast and characters explored: Who plays whom in this much-anticipated sequel?

Mortal Kombat 2 will make things even more exciting for the fans since Johnny Cage is entering the universe along with Kitana, Shao Khan, and Jade, among others. During an interview with EW, Ed Boon revealed that he did not want Cage to appear "silly" and hoped to balance the tone of the film. So, casting Karl Urban allowed the character "to have more depth," per the brains behind the game.

Here is a full list of cast and characters from this sequel:

• Karl Urban as Johnny Cage
• Adeline Rudolph as Kitana
• Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade
• Ludi Lin as Liu Kang
• Josh Lawson as Kano
• Tati Gabrielle as Jade
• Mehcad Brooks as Jackson "Jax" Briggs
• Damon Herriman as Quan Chi
• Lewis Tan as Cole Young
• Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion
• Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn
• Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden
• Chin Han as Shang Tsung
• Joe Taslim as Bi-Han / Noob Saibot
• Ana Thu Nguyen as Queen Sindel
• CJ Bloomfield as Baraka
• Desmond Chiam as King Jerrod
• Max Huang as Revenant Kung Lao

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