Comparing Mortal Kombat II vs Heartstopper Forever. Heartstopper Forever leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Mortal Kombat II | Heartstopper Forever |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | New Line Cinema / Atomic Monster / Broken Road Productions / Fireside Films | See-Saw Films / Netflix |
| Franchise | Mortal Kombat | Heartstopper |
| Release Date | 2026-05-08 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 116 min | 114 min |
| Certification | R | — |
| Genres | Action, Martial Arts, Fantasy, Adventure | Romance, Coming-of-Age, Drama |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin | Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 8.3/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 12 | 175 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $80,000,000 | — |
| Worldwide Gross | $128,000,000 | — |
| Awards | 0 | 0 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Apple TV, Apple TV, Prime Video, Prime Video | Netflix |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 116-minute runtime; Karl Urban is a strong fit for Johnny Cage; The Mortal Kombat tournament finally becomes c... | Confirmed 114-minute runtime; Final chapter of a highly searched Netflix romance; Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as Nic... |
| Cons | The large cast leaves limited time for some fighters; Heavy franchise lore may confuse new viewers; Critical response ha... | The 114-minute film is shorter than a full television season; The story depends heavily on familiarity with the previous... |