Comparing Mortal Kombat II vs Minions & Monsters. Mortal Kombat II leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Mortal Kombat II | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | New Line Cinema / Atomic Monster / Broken Road Productions / Fireside Films | Illumination |
| Franchise | Mortal Kombat | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2026-05-08 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 116 min | 90 min |
| Certification | R | PG |
| Genres | Action, Martial Arts, Fantasy, Adventure | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 5 | 107 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $80,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $128,000,000 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Apple TV, Apple TV, Prime Video, Prime Video | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 116-minute runtime; Karl Urban is a strong fit for Johnny Cage; The Mortal Kombat tournament finally becomes c... | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | The large cast leaves limited time for some fighters; Heavy franchise lore may confuse new viewers; Critical response ha... | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |