‘Mortal Kombat II’ sequel to bring Johnny Cage to theaters in May 2026

Karl Urban joins the cast as Mortal Kombat II promises a bigger, bloodier tournament.

Mortal Kombat II is officially scheduled for a May 8, 2026 release. Following the 2021 reboot, this sequel is described by early reviewers as a "crowd-pleasing action blast." Director Simon McQuoid has returned to helm the project, which focuses on the final tournament to save Earthrealm.

The film stars Karl Urban as the "bumbling has-been 80s action hero" Johnny Cage, a role Urban has reportedly played with "unapologetic gusto." The story centers on Cage joining Earth's defenders against the brutal Shao Kahn, played by Martyn Ford. Adeline Rudolph joins as Kitana, bringing a restrained, vengeful energy to the cast. Sources indicate the film features significantly more humor and "fatality-grade" action sequences, aiming to satisfy both die-hard gamers and general action movie fans.