US EditionKarl Urban's Johnny Cage Joins the Fight in 'Mortal Kombat II'
JUL 15 – The Mortal Kombat II trailer introduces Karl Urban as Johnny Cage joining Earthrealm fighters in a brutal tournament against Outworld’s Shao Kahn, promising more gore and iconic scenes.
- Warner Bros. is releasing Mortal Kombat II in theaters on October 24, 2025, as a sequel to the 2021 reboot directed by Simon McQuoid.
- The sequel follows the 2021 reboot, which revitalized the franchise after more than 20 years and earned mixed reviews but enough success to green-light a follow-up.
- Mortal Kombat II features returning characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and newcomers like Johnny Cage played by Karl Urban, who joins Earth's champions to fight Shao Kahn.
- The official synopsis presents a fierce and brutal showdown aimed at overthrowing Shao Kahn’s oppressive reign, while the trailer showcases Johnny Cage battling Baraka and being enlisted by Lord Raiden to join Earth’s defenders.
- The film’s producers stress the need to earn audience support to continue the franchise, emphasizing character development and unresolved storylines from the first movie.
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