Mortal Kombat II Trailer & Fun Facts
Mortal Kombat II Synopsis:
Following their survival of Shang Tsung's plot to kill them, the heroes of Earthrealm are forced to compete in the Mortal Kombat tournament. With Earthrealm's fate at stake, they must win the tournament to prevent the evil ruler of Outworld, Shao Kahn, from conquering Earth. The movie also introduces Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), who reluctantly joins returning heroes like Liu Kang and Sonya Blade as they face a new host of adversaries, including Shao Kahn himself.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Release Date: In theaters October 24th, 2025
Mortal Kombat II Fun Facts:
Part of a Trilogy:
Part of a trilogy where the first movie takes place prior to the tournament, the second movie focuses mainly on the tournament, and the final movie takes place after the tournament.
Tournament Focus:
While the first movie focuses on Outworld's sorcerer Shang Tsung's attempt to kill the heroes of Earthrealm before the competition, the sequel focuses mainly on the tournament battle between Earthrealm heroes and Outworld adversaries.
The Director is Back:
Simon McQuoid, who directed the first movie, is back to direct the sequel.
Featuring Johnny Cage:
The sequel finally features Johnny Cage as he is chosen to fight in the Mortal Kombat tournament. Johnny Cage's character is the main focus in the sequel as the storyline revolves around him.
New and Iconic Characters:
The sequel greatly increases the number of fighters, introducing new and iconic characters to the mix. Among them are Shao Kahn, the emperor of Outworld (Martyn Ford), the sorcerer Quan Chi (Damon Herriman), and the Edenian warriors Kitana (Adeline Rudolph) and Jade (Tati Gabrielle).
Back From The Dead:
Josh Lawson is returning to play Kano; his character Kano was killed in the first movie. This suggests the studio will find a way to bring him back from the dead.
Filming Timeline:
Main filming started in June 2023, had a brief pause because of the SAG-AFTRA strike, and officially finished in January 2024.