The highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot is on the horizon, and fans have been treated to an exciting first look at one of the film's new additions: Johnny Cage. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon unveiled a striking poster featuring Karl Urban, known for his roles in The Boys and Judge Dredd, as the iconic Hollywood actor and fighter, Johnny Cage. The poster cleverly mimics a promotional image for a fictional Johnny Cage movie, showcasing two motorcycles dramatically leaping from flames.
Mortal Kombat 2 continues the story from the 2021 film, which starred Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, and Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero. Joining the cast for the sequel are several new faces, including Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Damon Herriman as Quan Chi.
The original movie followed Cole Young's journey into the brutal world of Mortal Kombat and explored the intense rivalry between Scorpion and Sub-Zero. While plot details for the sequel remain under wraps, the rich narrative from the Mortal Kombat video game series offers a plethora of potential storylines to explore.
Initially planned for a theatrical release, the first Mortal Kombat movie was released directly on HBO Max due to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, fans can look forward to experiencing Mortal Kombat 2 on the big screen, with a scheduled theatrical release on October 24, 2025.
In our review of the first film, we awarded it a score of 7, praising it as a "spectacular display of blood, guts, and effects-heavy martial arts battles."
