Mortal Kombat has been a popular video game since it was released in 1992 by Midway Games. Hollywood converted the franchise into a film series in the late 1990s. Mortal Kombat was the initial installment, launched in 1995, and was followed by Mortal Kombat: Annihilation in 1997. While the first picture did well, the second film convinced studio officials that there would be no further sequels.

Fans of the series have been waiting for word on when the highly anticipated sequel will be released. In this post, we will look at Mortal Kombat’s history, the intriguing features that are expected in Mortal Kombat 2, and any relevant information concerning its release date.

When Will Mortal Kombat 2 Be Released?

Mortal Kombat 2 is set to be released in the summer of 2025, following an official announcement in January 2022. Continuing the positive news, filming on Mortal Kombat 2 began in June 2023, however, work was halted in July 2023 due to the Actors Strike.

If the strikes are settled by the end of 2023, or near the beginning of 2024, the picture should be finished in 2024, leaving 2025 as a viable release date.

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But it all depends on how much of a ripple impact the strikes had on Mortal Kombat 2’s production. When filming restarts, we’ll have a clearer idea of the timeline.

Who Will Be in the Cast of Mortal Kombat 2?

Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, and Tadanobu Asano are all scheduled to reprise their roles from the first Mortal Kombat film.

They’ll be joined by newcomers Karl Urban, Tati Gabrielle, and Adeline Rudolph, with Urban playing Johnny Cage in The Boys, the MCU, and Dredd. That could be the most thrilling piece of news yet.

• Lewis Tan as Cole Young
• Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade
• Mehcad Brooks as Jackson “Jax” Briggs
• Tadanobu Asano as Raiden
• Ludi Lin as Liu Kang
• Chin Han as Shang Tsung
• Joe Taslim as Bi-Han / Noob Saibot
• Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion
• Karl Urban as Johnny Cage
• Tati Gabrielle as Jade

What Will Happen in Mortal Kombat 2?

Mortal Kombat 2 will have a genuine Mortal Kombat tournament, with Johnny Cage most likely taking part. We know this because, at the end of the first film, Cole Young and the other surviving Earthrealm champions are charged with rounding up additional Mortal Kombat tournament contenders.

Young finally tracks down Johnny Cage, a legendary figure in gaming, in the post-credit scene. As a result, it is safe to presume that the sequel will revolve around Young and others attempting to entice Cage to join them.

All of this will presumably lead up to the Mortal Kombat tournament, in which the Earthrealm will compete against Shang Tsung and his Outworld allies. Although his most powerful fighter, Sub-Zero, was beaten in the first film, he is predicted to return as Noob Saibot.

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In the Mortal Kombat video games, Noob Saibot is the undead/resurrected form of Sub-Zero who arrives after Scorpion kills the character. So, while the Earthrealm and Outworld battle it out, don’t be shocked if Noob Saibot comes in for a kill or two.

Is There a Trailer For Mortal Kombat 2?

There isn’t a Mortal Kombat 2 trailer yet because the game is still in development. The first photos will be released near the completion of filming, followed by a trailer near the end of 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Can I Watch Mortal Kombat 2?

Mortal Kombat 2 will almost certainly have a theatrical run before being released on the streaming service Max.

Is Mortal Kombat 2 Set to Release in 2023?

Mortal Kombat 2 was supposed to be launched in 2023, however, that did not happen. Production was supposed to start soon, however, owing to the recent SAG-AFTRA Actors’ Strike, the film is unlikely to be released anytime soon because no actor is authorized to continue working on it.

Who Was the First Mortal Kombat Villain?

Shang Tsung is the first villain in Mortal Kombat. He was cursed by his gods to steal souls lest he age quickly and die early, according to the first Mortal Kombat comic.