‘Mortal Kombat II’ Heads to HBO Max Next Week
The sequel will stream after grossing $129.5 million worldwide and will air on HBO the next day, Warner Bros. said.
- On July 24, Warner Bros and New Line Cinema will release Mortal Kombat II on HBO Max following its theatrical run, where the action sequel earned $129 million at the worldwide box office.
- Director Simon McQuoid returned to helm the sequel, which features Karl Urban as Johnny Cage in his debut role. The film follows Earthrealm fighters battling the tyrannical emperor Shao Kahn to prevent destruction of their world.
- To enhance accessibility, the streaming version includes a unique "Visual Vernacular" option featuring American Sign Language. Performer Justin Perez leads this version, which director Rosa Lee Timm designed to convey highly visual stories.
- Earning an 87% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes, the ensemble cast includes Adeline Rudolph and Tati Gabrielle. Screenwriter Jeremy Slater noted the team focused on addressing fan feedback following the 2021 reboot.
- The film arrives on linear HBO screens the next day on July 25, with a physical release starting July 28 for fans seeking to own this video game-based sequel.
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