Warner Bros.’ 2021 live action Mortal Kombat is getting a sequel, and Mortal Kombat 2 Updates are coming in quickly now that the film is in production. There is a strong setup for more in the Mortal Kombat cinema universe, and Mortal Kombat the sequel is set to feature several characters from the games. Johnny Cage, Shao Kahn and Sindel will make their live-action debut in Mortal Kombat 2 — reveals that teases the sequel’s story, delving even deeper into the surprisingly deep lore of the Mortal Kombat beat-em-ups.
2021 Mortal Kombat was the third live-action film to adapt the game franchise, and Mortal Kombat 2 it will be a direct sequel. The 2021 Mortal Kombat film delivered on the promised R rating, maintaining a faithful adaptation of the game that brings iconic characters to life, as well as expanding the lore with the introduction of new characters like Cole Young (Lewis Tan). Mortal Kombat 2 the strong start of the Mortal Kombat film franchise made when Sub Zero, Scorpion and the rest made their live-action debut.
The latest Mortal Kombat 2 news
A release date is announced
Just weeks after it was revealed that the film had completed principal photography, the latest news confirms a release date for Mortal Kombat 2. While it will be a while before fans see their favorite video game adaptation return to the big screen, Mortal Kombat 2 is scheduled to hit theaters on October 24, 2025. The long delay between the end of production and the premiere is likely due to the film’s extensive post-production process.
Mortal Kombat 2 release date
The fight begins in October 2025
After a long and troubled production process, the long-awaited video game sequel has finally set a release date just weeks after the film finished principal photography. Mortal Kombat 2 is now scheduled to hit theaters in October 24, 2025. The long wait is likely due to the film’s extensive post-production process, and visual effects-heavy films often take much longer in their final stages of production.
Mortal Kombat 2 Cast
Karl Urban was cast as Johnny Cage
THE Mortal Kombat games are known for their wide and varied rosters of fighters, so naturally the main questions surrounding Mortal Kombat 2 are the ones being added to the cast. Perhaps the biggest addition is the casting of Karl Urban as Johnny Cagea martial artist and movie star who first appeared in the original Mortal Kombat game in 1992. Urban is best known for his turn as Éomer in The Lord of the Rings and as Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy on JJ Abrams Star Trek universe.
Mortal Kombat 2 casting news reached new levels of excitement when it was confirmed that Baraka had been added to the sequel’s roster of characters. Baraka is a Tarkatan who serves Outworld and has huge forearm blades and sharp teeth. The long-awaited new character will be played by CJ Bloomfield. Many faces from the first film are returning, including Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, among many others.
The complete cast list of Mortal Kombat 2 includes:
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Lewis Tan |
Cole Young |
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Jessica McNamee |
Sonya Blade |
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Mehcad Brooks |
Jax |
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Tadanobu Asano |
Raiden |
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Ludi Lin |
Liu Kang |
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Hiroyuki Sanada |
Scorpio |
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Han Chin |
Shang Tsung |
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Joe Taslim |
Below zero |
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Tati Gabrielle |
Jade |
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Martin Ford |
shao khan |
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Carlos Urbano |
Johnny Cage |
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Adeline Rodolfo |
Kitana |
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Desmond Chaim |
King Jerrod |
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Ana Thu Nguyen |
Queen Sindel |
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Damon Herriman |
Quan Chi |
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Josh Lawson |
Kano |
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MaxHuang |
Kung Lao Revenant |
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Sisi Stringer |
Milena |
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Mortal Kombat 2 Story Details
The Mortal Kombat tournament will finally happen
With Boon knowing the games inside and out, his contributions to the story will undoubtedly delve deeper into the lore.
While what will happen in the sequel is still largely speculation, it is confirmed that a Mortal Kombat tournament will take place. Ed Boon, co-creator of Mortal Kombat game series, is heavily involved in the project and the story being told. Boon has a creative hand in both the animated series and the live-action sequel. With Boon knowing the games inside and out, his contributions to the story will undoubtedly delve deeper into the lore.
The addition of Baraka to the Mortal Kombat 2 The cast also teases more of the sequel’s story. Although Baraka may only have a small role in the film, he is a general of the Tarkatan Horde and serves Outworld, and is also extremely loyal to Mileena and Shao Kahn, having a particularly close relationship with Mileena. This pretty much confirms that Shao Kahn will be central to the plot, and Baraka will likely answer to Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat 2 and doing your dirty work. However, Baraka did not turn against Kahn in the video game series, and this could happen in Mortal Kombat 2.