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Mortal Kombat II

Mortal Kombat · Mortal Kombat Collection

2026 116 min R
Critic8.3
Action Martial Arts Fantasy Adventure
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Overview

Johnny Cage joins Earthrealm's champions as they enter the brutal Mortal Kombat tournament and fight to stop Shao Kahn from destroying Earthrealm.
Story 7.8
Acting 8.2
Direction 8.3
Cinematography 8.5
Music 8.4
Pacing 8.5
Originality 7.6
Emotional Impact 7.9
Overall 8.3

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.3 /10

Why it is trending now

Mortal Kombat II remains in the U.S. Apple TV top 10 and is approaching its July 28 4K and Blu-ray release. Fresh interviews are also driving searches around character deaths and Mortal Kombat III.

Johnny Cage enters the fight

Karl Urban plays Johnny Cage as a faded action star forced to discover the difference between movie combat and the brutal reality of Mortal Kombat.

The tournament finally arrives

The sequel places the Mortal Kombat tournament at the center of the story, giving the franchise a structure much closer to the video games.

Closer to the games

Ed Boon's involvement gave the filmmakers direct access to the franchise's characters, costumes and lore during production.

Pros

  • Confirmed 116-minute runtime
  • Karl Urban is a strong fit for Johnny Cage
  • The Mortal Kombat tournament finally becomes central to the story
  • Ed Boon's creative involvement strengthens the video-game connection
  • Current digital and physical-release search momentum

Cons

  • The large cast leaves limited time for some fighters
  • Heavy franchise lore may confuse new viewers
  • Critical response has been more mixed than fan response
Verdict A bloodier and more game-focused sequel that finally delivers the tournament, with Karl Urban's Johnny Cage adding a strong new source of fan interest.

AI Review

Mortal Kombat II is a 2026 R-rated martial-arts fantasy sequel directed by Simon McQuoid. The 116-minute film stars Karl Urban as Johnny Cage and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana as Earthrealm's champions enter the Mortal Kombat tournament against Shao Kahn and Outworld. Released theatrically on May 8, the movie is now available digitally and is scheduled for 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on July 28, 2026.

A bloodier and more game-focused sequel that finally delivers the tournament, with Karl Urban's Johnny Cage adding a strong new source of fan interest.

Recommended for Mortal Kombat and fighting-game fans, especially viewers interested in Johnny Cage, Kitana and the tournament storyline.

Timeline

Release Date
Theatrical Date
Digital Date
Physical Date
Premiere
Status
Development

New Line Cinema moved forward with a sequel to Mortal Kombat, with Jeremy Slater writing the screenplay.

Director

Simon McQuoid returned to direct after helming the 2021 reboot.

Casting

Karl Urban joined as Johnny Cage, while Adeline Rudolph joined as Kitana and Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn.

Principal Photography

Filming began in June 2023 at Village Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.

Production Pause

Filming paused during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike before resuming in November 2023.

Production Completion

Principal photography concluded in January 2024.

Theatrical Release

Warner Bros. Pictures released Mortal Kombat II in U.S. theaters and IMAX on May 8, 2026.

Digital Release

The movie became available for digital purchase and rental on June 9, 2026.

Physical Release

The official movie site lists 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray availability for July 28, 2026.

Production

Development

New Line Cinema moved forward with a sequel to Mortal Kombat, with Jeremy Slater writing the screenplay.

Director

Simon McQuoid returned to direct after helming the 2021 reboot.

Casting

Karl Urban joined as Johnny Cage, while Adeline Rudolph joined as Kitana and Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn.

Principal Photography

Filming began in June 2023 at Village Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.

Production Pause

Filming paused during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike before resuming in November 2023.

Production Completion

Principal photography concluded in January 2024.

Theatrical Release

Warner Bros. Pictures released Mortal Kombat II in U.S. theaters and IMAX on May 8, 2026.

Digital Release

The movie became available for digital purchase and rental on June 9, 2026.

Physical Release

The official movie site lists 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray availability for July 28, 2026.

Streaming

Apple TV Apple TV Prime Video Prime Video

Cast

Karl Urban Johnny Cage
Adeline Rudolph Kitana
Jessica McNamee Sonya Blade
Josh Lawson Kano
Ludi Lin Liu Kang
Mehcad Brooks Jax
Tati Gabrielle Jade
Lewis Tan Cole Young
Damon Herriman Quan Chi
Chin Han Shang Tsung
Tadanobu Asano Lord Raiden
Joe Taslim Bi-Han / Noob Saibot
Hiroyuki Sanada Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion
Martyn Ford Shao Kahn

Characters

Johnny Cage Karl Urban
Kitana Adeline Rudolph
Sonya Blade Jessica McNamee
Kano Josh Lawson
Liu Kang Ludi Lin
Jax Mehcad Brooks
Jade Tati Gabrielle
Cole Young Lewis Tan
Quan Chi Damon Herriman
Shang Tsung Chin Han
Lord Raiden Tadanobu Asano
Bi-Han / Noob Saibot Joe Taslim
Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion Hiroyuki Sanada
Shao Kahn Martyn Ford

Crew

Simon McQuoid Director
Jeremy Slater Writer
Todd Garner Producer
James Wan Producer
Toby Emmerich Producer
E. Bennett Walsh Producer
Stephen F. Windon Cinematographer
Stuart Levy Editor
Benjamin Wallfisch Composer

Videos

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Trivia

  • Mortal Kombat II has a runtime of 116 minutes.
  • Karl Urban joins the franchise as Johnny Cage.
  • The sequel finally places the Mortal Kombat tournament at the center of the film's story.
  • Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon worked closely with the filmmakers during the creative process.
  • Ed Boon also appears in a cameo as a bartender.
  • The red-band trailer generated 106 million views, a record-breaking launch for the campaign.
  • The film has grossed approximately $128 million worldwide.
  • Mortal Kombat II ranked sixth on the U.S. Apple TV movie purchase and rental chart on July 14, 2026.

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Mortal Kombat II is a 2026 R-rated martial-arts fantasy sequel directed by Simon McQuoid. The 116-minute film stars Karl Urban as Johnny Cage and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana as Earthrealm's champions enter the Mortal Kombat tournament against Shao Kahn and Outworld. Released theatrically on May 8, the movie is now available digitally and is scheduled for 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on July 28, 2026. Similar picks: Same Franchise, Shared Cast