- Mortal Kombat will be released in the global theatres on May 15, 2026.
- The film will feature the grand tournament between the Earthrealm's fighters and the Outworld.
- We will finally get to meet some of the fan-favourite characters from the video games, including Johnny Cage and Shao Kahn.
Following the success of the 2021 film, Mortal Kombat 2 was announced, with Jeremy Slater serving as the screenwriter. Production handled by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros., the sequel was initially scheduled for an October 2025 release but was later delayed to May 2026. The anticipated film is all geared up to expand the massive universe and capture the hearts of every viewer. So, what do we know about Mortal Kombat 2 so far? From release date to cast to plot details, here, we reveal everything that you might be looking for.
What Is the Release Date of Mortal Kombat 2?
Mortal Kombat 2 will be released on May 15, 2026. The new release date comes after a series of delays, while fans wait patiently.
Why Has Mortal Kombat 2 Been Delayed?
Reportedly, the creators revealed that the delay in releasing Mortal Kombat 2 was due to their desire to make it a major summer event. Well, it seems Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema want to take all the attention from the teens who would be on their summer break in May 2026. Additionally, a film like Mortal Kombat 2 requires extensive VFX, sound design, and fight choreography refinement, so the creators should not rush and should give the post-production team ample time to polish it. As the creators clarified, Mortal Kombat 2’s delay is a strategic move.
Does Mortal Kombat 2 Have a Trailer?
Yes, Mortal Kombat 2 has a trailer that was released in July 2025. It gave us the first glimpse of Karl Urban’s Johny Cage and Martyn Ford’s Shao Kahn. The promotional trailer hinted at the brutal confrontations and the grander visual scale that will make the sequel a massive installment of the film series. It also teased the much-awaited tournament in which the Earthrealm fighters must step forward to win the fight for survival.
Besides Johny Cage and Shao Kahn, the trailer also gives Kitana and Jade a decent share of the limelight. Like the 2021 film, the sequel also seems to be a faithful adaptation of the video games. Well, that’s what the one-on-one battle sequences and the flamboyant arena settings state.
Mortal Kombat Sequel Cast and Characters
Mortal Kombat 2 is set to bring back the pivotal characters from the first film while giving the live-action makeover to some of the fan-favorite characters from the games. Below is a list showing how the cast and characters of Mortal Kombat 2.
New Cast Members:
- Karl Urban as Johnny Cage
- Adeline Rudolph as Kitana
- Tati Gabrielle as Jade
- Damon Herriman as Quan Chi
- Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn
- Desmond Chiam as Jerrod
- Ana Thu Nguyen as Sindel
- CJ Bloomfield as Baraka
Recurring Cast and Characters
- Lewis Tan as Cole Young
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion
- Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade
- Mehcad Brooks as Jax
- Ludi Lin as Liu Kang
- Josh Lawson as Kano
- Tadanobu Asano as Raiden
- Chin Han as Shang Tsung
- Joe Taslim as Bi-Han
- Max Huang as Kung Lao
What to Expect from Mortal Kombat 2?
The 2021 film laid the foundation for the bigger picture that Mortal Kombat 2 will present. The film will feature the real tournament between the Earthrealm and Outworld, which will be brutal for sure. Things will kickstart shortly after where it all ended in the first film. Liu Kang takes responsibility for choosing the fighters who can give tough competition to opponents in the tournament.
On the other side, Shao Kahn will be officially introduced as the main villain of the film, while everyone’s favourite star Karl Urban steps into Johnny Cage’s shoes. Well, Mortal Kombat 2 will be an intense ride with a bit of chaos. So, even if it’s far away from its release, keep yourself all hyped up for the film.
Shashank Shakya
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