Comparing Heartstopper Forever vs Mortal Kombat II. Heartstopper Forever leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Heartstopper Forever | Mortal Kombat II |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | See-Saw Films / Netflix | New Line Cinema / Atomic Monster / Broken Road Productions / Fireside Films |
| Franchise | Heartstopper | Mortal Kombat |
| Release Date | 2026-07-17 | 2026-05-08 |
| Runtime | 114 min | 116 min |
| Certification | — | R |
| Genres | Romance, Coming-of-Age, Drama | Action, Martial Arts, Fantasy, Adventure |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown | Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 9.0/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 1,294 | 18 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | — | $80,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | — | $128,000,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 0 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Netflix | Apple TV, Apple TV, Prime Video, Prime Video |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 114-minute runtime; Final chapter of a highly searched Netflix romance; Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as Nic... | Confirmed 116-minute runtime; Karl Urban is a strong fit for Johnny Cage; The Mortal Kombat tournament finally becomes c... |
| Cons | The 114-minute film is shorter than a full television season; The story depends heavily on familiarity with the previous... | The large cast leaves limited time for some fighters; Heavy franchise lore may confuse new viewers; Critical response ha... |